It's a pleasure to meet you.

I’m Renée Treeyanon –

missionary, mobilizer, pastor, & passionate follower of Jesus.

I bring the good news of Christ to SE Asia, where I inspire & empower believers and leaders in their purpose to live a life of fulfilment.

I do this by sharing insights on ministry, missions and self-development. From singing songs on the beach and painting children’s faces, to visiting the sick in hospitals and everything in between – I do what it takes to engage people who desire growth, to experience the joy of living a life they love, believe in, and are passionate about in Christ.

Where to Find my Best Stuff

While I enjoy blogging, most of my writing is done privately to my e-mail list. That’s where the gold is. The vast majority of my readers feel it is my best content. Join me monthly for in-the-trenches leadership lessons, amazing stories, and personal updates on what is happening in beautiful Thailand. To stay up to date, subscribe to my blog via email or RSS. You’ll also get news that we can’t always share publicly! You can sign up for my blog here and you’ll even get a nice gift — a free copy of a helpful resource I’ve put together – 24 Powerful Bible Verses for when you feel like giving up.

My Story

When I was 19 years old, I sat in church listening to a missionary preach. He seemed like a spiritual giant with his stories of riding elephants in the jungles of northern Thailand & eating bugs with the tribal people. It all sounded amazing, but at the same time, he looked exhausted and worn out. I figured his ministry could use some extra manpower and I could use some adventure.

I grew up in a large farming family, so I knew the power of discipline and hard work. I wasn’t afraid to help out. And riding elephants in the jungle couldn’t be all that rough…Little did I know, the journey God had for me was more than cutting a trail through the jungle to share the gospel with the unreached. Jesus was calling me to go the distance.

Levels of Challenges

When I first landed in Thailand, I didn’t know how to use the bus, order a meal, or get directions to the bathroom.  Every single interaction was a huge challenge and left me completely dependent on those around me for the most basic tasks.  Finding the bathroom soon became trivial and gave way to the next level of challenges: loneliness, funding cuts, and strained long distance relationships with family and friends. With each new challenge, my heart was raked over and I had to raise my white flag of surrender for the sake of the harvest.

It’s been 19 years since my first trip to Thailand. Back then, ministry efforts were concentrated in the nation of Thailand. I was single and had no children. Today, Aua and I have been married for 15 years. We have three beautiful children. Our missions’ efforts now span more than half the world’s population. Across Asia, we plant churches (about 90 to date), train new leaders (about 200 students on five campuses), and launch creative ministries like homes for orphans, aid for the destitute, and schools for the poor.

No Fancy Formulas

And now what? Currently, my husband & I pastor in Hua Hin while training leaders across Asia. We believe that everyone was created with purpose and no one should go through life unfulfilled.

Our goal is not just a one-time event or a blip on the screen. We’ve diligently prepared for the long-haul. Our heart beats for the nations – for the people who have never heard the name of Jesus.  We’re here to make disciples of Christ in Asia.

Fruitfulness is not something we produce, it’s the result of making a decision to remain firmly planted in Jesus. Our multiplication in Asia depends on us becoming fruitful and being willing to help others become fruitful. No fancy formulas, just faithful missionaries and faithful partners.

Are you one of these?  The harvest is plentiful in Asia and we need you!