Called Across Cultures - Pastor Erton Köhler
3 Oct 2026
Pastor Erton Köhler stands in the heart of Bangkok, one of the world's great cities where around eleven million people live in this remarkable metropolis. Ancient temples rise beside modern skyscrapers. Every street tells a story. Every neighborhood reminds us that culture is one of God's greatest gifts.
Thailand is home to more than 71 million people. Across this nation, faith is expressed in many different ways. Ancient traditions, religious practices, and deeply rooted beliefs remain part of everyday life. They also remind us that millions are still searching for lasting hope.
The book of Acts tells us that Paul kept moving from city to city—Philippi, Thessalonica, Corinth, Ephesus. Every place had its own language, customs, challenges, and beliefs. Yet the gospel crossed every cultural boundary because the love of Christ reached every human heart.
Mission always begins with respect. We are invited to understand people before expecting them to understand us. We listen. We serve. We build friendships. We love. Then, with humility and kindness, we share the everlasting gospel. Christ's method alone will give true success in reaching the people.
About the series
From the Heart is a weekly devotional series in which Pastor Köhler reflects on what it means to be grounded in the Bible and focused on the mission, collectively and individually. Each episode is grounded in the four pillars of the Seventh-day Adventist Church strategic plan: Communion with God, Identity in Christ, Unity through the Holy Spirit, and Mission for All.
The series connects biblical faith to everyday life, sharing short reflections and glimpses of how God is at work through the Adventist Church around the world.
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