OUR HISTORY
A Story Still Being Written
From a calling that began decades ago to a growing network of local media teams today, follow the journey of Project Video.
1979The Journey Begins
Don and Pam Leonard arrived in the Philippines, beginning decades of ministry across Asia. Their work would eventually pioneer the use of Vernacular Video Ministry to share the Gospel among dozens of language groups.
1982Joining Wycliffe
The Leonards joined Wycliffe Bible Translators. With an itinerant ministry that kept their family constantly on the move, Don increasingly explored how video could communicate biblical truth in people's own languages and cultures.
2009Project Video Is Born
Don launched Project Video in Chiang Mai, Thailand, initially partnering with ministries serving the Lisu, Karen, Akha, Lahu, and Hmong people. The vision was simple: equip local believers to create Gospel media for their own communities.
2012Investing in Local Teams
Jasmine Ng joined Project Video, bringing hands-on training and mentorship to emerging local media teams and helping strengthen their ability to produce their own faith content.
2015Project Video, Inc.
Project Video officially became a U.S. 501c3 as Project Video, Inc., creating a stronger foundation for the ministry's continued growth.
2017Putting Down Roots
Project Video established its first office in a detached townhouse in Chiang Mai. What began with two staff members on the ground would grow to a team of ten. That same year, Pam Leonard went to be with the Lord after decades of faithfully serving alongside Don.
2019Growing Leadership
David Jones became Project Video's U.S. Managing Director, helping strengthen the organization's leadership and support base in the United States.
2019Expanding Gospel Access
A request from the Pwo Karen Bethlehem Media team for audio Bibles to reach those unable to read launched a new area of ministry for Project Video. Beginning with just 50 audio players, PV has since expanded distribution to include audio devices and film-showing kits that help local teams bring Gospel media into their communities.
2021A Step of Faith
In the midst of the COVID pandemic, Project Video took a significant step of faith and purchased land in Fa Ham, Chiang Mai, with a vision for a permanent training center.
2024A New Home for Training
On July 6, the Project Video International Training Center officially opened, creating a dedicated space to partner and develop local media teams from across Asia and beyond.
TodayThe Story Continues
Don now resides in Minnesota, while the vision that began decades ago continues through a growing network of local media teams creating Gospel-centered resources in their own languages, cultures, and communities.