Thailand
The Gereja Toraja Mamasa (GTM) originated partly from our missionary work.In 1928, the CGK's first missionary, Rev Arie Bikker, was sent to Sulawesi. GTM and CGK have been officially linked as sister churches since 2007. Meanwhile, GTM can and wants to stand on its own feet. CGK's financial support of GTM's missionary work is therefore being phased out.
On the basis of equal cooperation, we explore what we can do for each other theologically.
Hospital
Already in the first missionary period, a hospital was built in Mamasa. It still exists today and is owned by GTM. In 2015, a ‘canteen’ formed the final part of a major refurbishment: a space where relatives of patients can stay. In 2021, with support from the Netherlands, a new building was erected in which a first-aid station and an operating theatre were built. On the second floor is an expanded meeting room. This is the only hospital in the wider area.
Education
GTM has built more than 100 Christian kindergartens throughout the Mamasa area in recent years. The teachers of the kindergartens in Mamasa undergo annual training for their work.
In 2008, a special school also started in Mamasa, with our support: secondary school with theological education in the package. Students from this secondary school can move on to GTM Theological College if they wish.
The GTM Theological College, STT (Sekolah Tinggi Teologi) was established in 2004. The school has more than two hundred students. An auditorium was built with our support in 2007.
