Rev. Dr. Tu Anh Truong
Pastor, Professor
Falls Church,VA
Summary
25 Years experienced collaborative and encouraging leader with dedication in partnering with fellow pastors to promote engaged, empowering church culture. Possess the strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of other leaders in dynamic and growing mission fields.
A passionate and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact on the community's success.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
National Director
Converge Worldwide- Vietnamese Ministries
01.2005 - Current
- Directing Leadership Development Department;
- Supervising Church Planting Department;
- Supervising Church Mobilization Department;
- Established and overseer 25 Vietnamese Churches in Converge Worldwide Vietnamese Ministries – USA.
Teaching Leadership and Church Administration
Converge Worldwide - Vietnamese Ministries and Union University of California
01.2005 - 01.2016
Academic Dean of School of Business Administration
Yuin University
01.2009 - 12.2012
- Determine scheduling of courses and recommends implementation of additional courses;
- Coordinate activities of student advisors and participates in Academic activities;
- Arrange scheduling of classes and assigns teaching staff to conduct classes;
- Interview applicants for teaching positions and performs other administrative duties in addition to teaching assignments;
- Supervise and evaluates faculty members, and review and researches program to update curriculum, instructional materials and instructional administrations; Direct and coordinates student programs;
- Advise staff members on problems relating to policy, program, and administration;
- Direct and assists in planning social and recreational programs; Counsel or advises individuals and groups on matters pertaining to personal problems, educational and vocational objectives, social and recreational activities;
- Review reports of student misconduct cases that require disciplinary action to insure recommendation confirm to University policies;
- As academic dean, Dr. Truong gave advise or report to the President and the Academic Council on academic matters;
- Served as liaison officer with accrediting agencies which evaluate academic programs;
- Served as a member of Academic Council; The President of the University is Dr. Truong's supervisor.
Teaching Business Administration Courses
Yuin University
01.2007 - 12.2012
Board of Overseers
Baptist General Conference (now Converge Worldwide)
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Making decision on behalf of 200 People Group Churches (from Latino, Filipino, Haitian, Japanese and Vietnamese Groups);
- Approve or removal of members of the Board of Overseers;
- The election of BGC's President, Vice President of National Ministries and Vice President of International Ministries; The election of the Moderator of BGC's Biennial assembly;
- Approve of amendments to BGC's Articles of Incorporation and its Bylaws; Settle unresolved dispute between BGC and a district conference;
- Approve new district conferences;
- Approve of any merger or consolidation of BGC with another organization;
- Approve of the voluntary dissolution of BGC.
Teaching Leadership and Church Administration
Union University Of California
01.2005 - 12.2007
Pastor
Vietnamese Baptist Church
01.2000 - 01.2007
Education
M.Div - Master of Divinity
The Church Divinity School of The Pacific (An Episcopal Seminary, A Member of Graduate Theological Union Seminary in Berkeley)
Berkeley, CAMinistry - M.A
Union University of California
Westminster, CAIntercultural Studies - Th.M
The School of World Mission (Fuller Theological Seminary)
Pasadena, CAD.Min - Doctor of Ministry
Fuller Theological Seminary
Pasadena, CASkills
- Church Planting
- Church Consulting
- Teaching/preaching
- Evangelism
- Business operations proficiency
Present Position
National Director of Converge Worldwide - Vietnamese Ministries since 2005
Languages
Vietnamese
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Academic Dean of School of Business Administration
Yuin University
01.2009 - 12.2012
Teaching Business Administration Courses
Yuin University
01.2007 - 12.2012
Board of Overseers
Baptist General Conference (now Converge Worldwide)
01.2007 - 01.2009
Teaching Leadership and Church Administration
Union University Of California
01.2005 - 12.2007
National Director
Converge Worldwide- Vietnamese Ministries
01.2005 - Current
Teaching Leadership and Church Administration
Converge Worldwide - Vietnamese Ministries and Union University of California
01.2005 - 01.2016
Pastor
Vietnamese Baptist Church
01.2000 - 01.2007
M.Div - Master of Divinity
The Church Divinity School of The Pacific (An Episcopal Seminary, A Member of Graduate Theological Union Seminary in Berkeley)
Ministry - M.A
Union University of California
Intercultural Studies - Th.M
The School of World Mission (Fuller Theological Seminary)
D.Min - Doctor of Ministry
Fuller Theological Seminary
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