Reviews

Terry and Thai, you guys designed and executed a remarkable expression of compassion for the needy of this beloved country. Thanks for your hospitality and attention to detail for all the R4C participants... meals, lodging, and travel were
beyond my expectations. It was fun and rewarding to partner with the other team members and your local team to share God's living word and a gospel presentation with so many.. I'm also grateful for your willingness to discuss future partnership to narrow our purpose and focus for 2027. I look forward to see what God has in store.

It was truly an honor and a pleasure to participate in the Rice For Christ trip, even though it was for only eight days. It has left a lasting and indelible reference point for me, and as a result, hopefully propel Riverbend Church and Vanguard Ministries to be more effective in our efforts to connect with the unreached around the world. Again, thank you. With love and prayers.

Pastor Bobby Hill, Riverbend Chruch, February 2026


Terry and Thai coordinated an awesome missions trip, that combined distributing God’s Word, helping the needy, partnering with and empowering local churches, experiencing the Vietnamese culture, and having fun. I think you did a good job in the area of management. Each trip brings a different mixture of obstacles, challenges, surprises, and personalities to manage and lead through. There is always more to learn, no matter how many trips we run. The good thing is that you have the humility and heart, to learn and make changes where needed. Special thanks to Thai and her daughter for their labor in setting everything up!

We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, and it’s a lifetime memory.

Pastor Randy Boughton

I was on the Rice for Christ 2024 Trip and it was AMAZINGLY WONDERFUL in every possible way,-- spiritually, emotionally, and physically.

We traveled in a very comfortable small bus with a great driver. Thai and Terry are absolutely excellent, professional and gracious hosts and leaders. They are always making sure that everyone and everything is correct and looking after the welfare of the participants. We stayed in really nice hotels and always ate great food. I totally and fully endorse Rice for Christ. This is a trip that a person or persons of any age could learn from and enjoy while doing work for Christ.

Marilyn Dirks, Longboat Key, FL.


I want to thank God for allowing me to go on this mission trip. I met so many wonderful brothers and sister, in the Lord. Thank you Terry and Thai for organizing and preparing everything for us. From picking us up from the airport and booking each hotel we stayed at. You are very good hostess. God is so garcious. I had the opportunity to pray for two ladies and one was healed. For those who want to go on this mission trip learn some basic words in Vietnamese.

Rosalva Gonzales
Houston, Texas

ONE OF A KIND 2026
Rice for Christ is one of a kind mission trip. We've gone on a few other mission trips but this one topped it all. It was a blessing to engage with local Vietnamese visiting the church by handing out rice, noodles and spices. The driving into the mountainous regions of south Vietnam wasn't bad but the accommodations and breakfast buffets were beyond expectation.

Thai & Terry did a splendid job orchestrating the entire trip and ensuring we were fed and taken to our hotels in a timely manner. We had some downtime to do fun stuff and visit museums. It was awesome experience overall! We highly encourage R4C to anyone considering going on a mission trip to South Asia

Heather and James w. Dallas Texas

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