• What does MST stand for?

    • MST stands for “Men and the Sex Trade”.

  • What does the MST Project do? What is your method of outreach?

    • The MST Project is a ministry that reaches out to foreign men that come to red-light districts. We initiate conversation by using an anonymous survey to learn more about them and the reasons that lead them to come to the red-light district. The answers are used to compile statistics as well as to continually review the effectiveness of our methods. We also use the survey to stimulate discussions about faith and our personal testimonies. We try to build relationships with the men whom we meet and pursue more meetings with them if they are willing to.

  • Are you a religious organization?

    • Our staff and volunteers have a personal relationship with Christ and believe in the timeless truth of God’s Word. We believe, however, that there is a difference between a set of religious rules and our own personal relationship with Christ. Many times in the Scriptures we see Christ’s reaction of disapproval toward the religious leaders of the day. (John 2; Matthew 23). We do not seek to force “religion” down one’s throat, but we do desire to share the hope, fulfillment, transformation and healing that can be found in the love of God and in personal relationship with Christ.

  • Does the MST Project only use male volunteers and staff or can women and couples join in too?

    • We believe that God can use anyone at anytime, so yes; women and couples are highly encouraged to join us. We never want to put God in a box of limitation regarding whom He can and cannot use.

  • How do you view these men who are in the red-light district? How can you love them?

    • We believe that God’s grace and love pertains to all men, in all places, and at all times. Many of these men choose to engage in sexual activity for a variety of reasons. Some men use the services found in a red-light district as a means to cope with their pain similar to how others may use alcohol, drugs, food etc. God is not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. This includes men in red-light districts. We view these men as people whom God cares about.

  • I cannot come on a missions trip to Thailand, but is there a way that I can get involved back home?

    • You can join with us as prayer partners, financial donors or as promoters. Commit to praying for the staff of the MST Project or follow us on Twitter and Facebook to read about specific prayer requests. You can send funding with the info on our website. Also, view our ‘Hope Campaign’ page if you would like to start an accountability group in your church, work, or university (with the goal of reaching out to hurting men in your own community).

  • Will you be expanding to other red-light districts around the world?

    • We believe that wherever in the world there is a red-light district we want to be there to share God’s love. Feel free to view our ‘Locations’ page and join with us in seeing this vision become reality.