Living Word Ministries International Inc.

Living Word Ministries International Inc., with an Employer Identification Number (EIN) of 592912625, is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization primarily focused on missions and evangelism. The organization's significant work is centered in Southeast Asia, particularly in Thailand, where it has established a substantial presence since 1986.

Mission and Activities

Living Word Ministries International is dedicated to providing essential services to children in Thailand, including education, food, lodging, and medical care. In 2019, they supported over 690 children through various initiatives. The organization operates a Bible school that offers intensive Bible training programs, and it has constructed multiple churches as part of its evangelism and church planting efforts. By 2023, they had built over 220 churches in Thailand, aiming to plant and build 1000 churches overall.

Their outreach extends to a children's orphanage and a refugee camp school, where they provide care and education to hundreds of children. Additionally, Living Word Ministries International engages in leadership training for ministers, disaster relief, and social development projects. The organization also runs projects like Mai Thai Coffee, which supports rural farmers and contributes to the care of orphans and at-risk children.

History

The organization's work with children began after Charlie and Cathy Milbrodt, founders of Living Word Ministries, discovered a pair of abandoned twin boys in the Golden Triangle region of Thailand in 1989. This event led to the establishment of the Abundant Life Children’s Home in 1994, which has grown to provide a safe environment and educational opportunities for children from backgrounds of poverty, orphanhood, and refugee status.

Governance and Leadership

Charles Milbrodt serves as the President of the organization. The nonprofit has faced challenges related to governance, including limited board independence with only three independent board members and a lack of comprehensive financial statement reviews or documentation of board meeting minutes. Despite these challenges, Living Word Ministries International continues to make a significant impact in Thailand through its extensive mission work.