Larry Beckner is the new Chief Operating Officer of Kijkandee Foundation, which oversees the Garden of Hope and the TawSaeng children's ministry project.  He has been warmly received by staff and volunteers as the new director of the Garden of Hope, replacing Tim Byers. Larry also remains involved in other projects including the Well counseling center, of which he is an "affiliated provider." Lary has been been in full time ministry for most of his adult life and knows the challenges that come with that calling. He grew up as a pastor's son, and spent some of his childhood in the West Indies where his parents served as missionaries. He has served in various areas of ministry in the local church including directing a Christian Camp for 12 years. In 1993 he joined Freedom in Christ Ministries after having been personally impacted by the message and ministry of Dr. Neil Anderson. In the past 16 years Larry has traveled throughout the US and Asia conducting training seminars and helping others to experience their personal freedom in Christ. He and his wife Joyce moved to Thailand in 2005 to be available to missionaries and their families by providing support and encouragement.  He has a passion for seeing ministries in Thailand that are effectively run by Thai nationals, and looks forward to doing his best to help the national staff members and international volunteers at The Garden of Hope (New Garden and TawSaeng) succeed.

L.* (center) is a amazingly gifted and is the leader of the three as well as the “mother hen” of the home.  She speaks several languages fluently and never lacks in zeal for helping lost souls find true care in the Savior’s hands.  With L* as leader, this ministry has grown from just a few in the home to 11 full-time (counting leaders).  She has also spearheaded the launch of a new church that reaches out to many other youngsters and families who suffer under extreme poverty and oppression. 

I.* - I* is  super caring person that loves on broken girls in amazing ways.  I* has a Master of Divinity degree and teaches Bible. She is a humble and godly teacher and as well is a gifted translator. 

Y.* - Y*  specializes in helping the girls learn to cook, sing and dance.  Her bubbly, energetic spirit keeps the place happy and hopping.  Y* spent several years in another country (a very nice place) but prefers working with the down-and-out in her own country.

These three single women have amazing hearts for serving God.  They live with the girls they are serving, and in essence involved 24/7/365 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year).  All have been educated but give their lives selflessly to serve God in this oppressive place.  They do outreach in local brothels and also in villages where girls are at risk of being sold to rich drug lords. Their lives are all about taking big risks for Jesus. 

Orawun - Kijkandee book-keeper, visa expert and interim administrative assistant at TawSaeng  

Ning - (TawSaeng Project Director).  Ning’s warm smile is just a small indicator of how much she loves serving disadvantaged hill-tribe children at TawSaeng. Ning is Akha and speaks their mother tongue. Her passion is connecting with the children’s families. 

P`Bua - (TawSaeng Chief Cook and House Keeper).  P`Bua’s smile will warm your heart. She makes sure the kids are well-fed every day.

Field - (TawSaeng Children’s Education Coordinator).  Field, also Akha, loves to help kids learn and she’s a gifted worship leader.