Shania Govia

My ministry in Bangkok focuses on reaching and discipling Thailand’s next generation—university and high school students—many of whom have never heard the Gospel or experienced an authentic Christian community that is relational and spiritually nurturing. In Thailand less than 1% of the population identifies as Christian and students often face deep spiritual emptiness, pressure to succeed, and a longing for truth, belonging and identity. My heart is to help them encounter Jesus personally and be transformed by His love, while empowering them to become Christ-centered leaders who can impact their peers and nation.

I primarily serve with Imagine Thailand Foundation, partnering in their campus ministry initiatives at Chulalongkorn University, where I engage with students through mentorship, small groups, worship leading and outreach programs. In addition, I support several of Imagine Thailand’s ministry partners across Bangkok, including Student Christian Centre (SCC), where I mentor student leaders and assist in developing spiritual leadership programs; All Nations Church, where I contribute to pastoral care, event coordination, women discipleship, worship coordination and community connection; Jaisamarn Full Gospel Church, where I assist at an English cell group; and Sathorn Church, where I help by teaching English and lead creative arts activities in their Saturday School program for children in the community.

Through relational discipleship, bridge-building between people and organizations, English teaching, creative arts, and community outreach, my goal is to create spaces where students and young people can grow spiritually, develop leadership skills, and experience the love of God in tangible ways. I believe that transforming a nation begins with reaching its young people—those who will one day lead its families, institutions, and communities.

My prayer is to see a movement of young people who know Jesus deeply, love boldly, and live missionally impacting their campuses, communities, and beyond.

My journey to the mission field has been one marked by God’s grace and clear calling. I began serving in missions in January 2023 with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada as a Global Volunteer during my final year at Master’s College and Seminary, and later returned to Thailand for another two years after graduating with honours in Missions and Cultural Engagement Studies. From a young age, I was deeply involved in children’s and youth ministry; lesson planning, coordinating and creating crafts and activities. It was there that my passion for leadership, teaching, and discipleship first took root.

What started as a humble “yes” to God’s call to missions after leaving my Law degree at the University of Toronto, has since grown into a lifelong commitment to cross-cultural ministry in Bangkok, Thailand. Over the past two years (2023–2025), I’ve served alongside Imagine Thailand Foundation in campus ministry at Chulalongkorn University, mentoring students and helping develop young leaders through the Student Christian Centre (SCC). I’ve also provided pastoral care and worship leadership through All Nations Church, and supported outreach and teaching ministries with Jaisamarn Church and Sathorn Church, including English and music classes for children.

Along the way, I completed TEFL certification and advanced Thai language training, which has opened even more doors to meaningful relationships and ministry opportunities. Every season of my journey — from local church ministry to life in Thailand — has affirmed my calling to equip, disciple, and empower the next generation to know and follow Jesus.