Carl and Karen Groot are Covenant Missionaries to Thailand  and work at  The Abundant Life Center, a ministry to a rural northeastern Thai ethnic group (Issaan) who migrate to Bangkok in search of employment. The Abundant Lift Center offers  housing in “community”, trustable counsel, a general education program, and vocational training and employment through a business called ALC Crafts. Thus the Groots seek to communicate the values and priorities of God’s Kingdom, introducing Jesus Christ in a way that meshes with Issaan culture.  Carl also works with an English speaking school that hires Christian teachers for the Thai and international student body.