History of Rhema Church Bangkok
“A Church Driven by Love and the Gospel for Transforming Lives”
Rev.Kenneth E. Hagin, Sr.
Rev.Dr.Kenneth W. Hagin, Jr.
Rev.Dr.Lynette Hagin
Journey of Blessings
1999
The Beginning of a Vision
Rev. Gary and Connie Crowl first visited Thailand in 1993, during which God placed a deep burden on their hearts to establish a church in Bangkok with a focus on missions and training believers. Obedient to this heavenly vision, Rev. Gary Crowl and his family later returned to Thailand to fulfill the calling God had given them.
They founded the church under the name “Rhema Bible Church Bangkok,” holding their very first worship service on September 5, 1999, at the Montien Riverside Hotel.
2000 – 2001
Building People and Expanding the Ministry
In August 2000, Rev. Gary Crowl founded “Rhema Bible Training Center Thailand.”
Later, the church relocated its worship services and meetings to the Rama 3 Tower, with Rev. Glenn and Rev. Beth Hardeman stepping in as Pastors.
2004 – 2012
Momentum and
Shifting Foundations
In 2004, Rev. Keith and Rev. Sharon Higginbotham took office as the Pastors of the church and Directors of the training center.
A historic moment occurred in 2009 when Rev. Dr. Kenneth W. Hagin and a team of students from Rhema Bible Training Center USA traveled to Thailand to attend the graduation ceremony for the first time.
As the ministry grew, worship services were relocated to the Ramada Plaza Menam Riverside Hotel on Charoen Krung Road in 2011, and later moved to the YWCA Building on South Sathorn Road in February 2012.
2016 – 2022
Stepping into a New Decade Amidst Fellowship
In December 2016, Rhema Church Bangkok relocated to Bangkok Square on Rama 3 Road. Throughout these years, the church warmly celebrated its 17th, 19th, and 20th anniversaries. The 20th anniversary was particularly special, featuring Rev. Gary Crowl, the founder of Rhema Thailand, as the guest speaker.
Even when faced with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, faithful volunteers united to renovate and prepare the sanctuary, eagerly welcoming members back to in-person fellowship and worship.
2023 – 2024
From Vision to the Foundation of Faith
