Thang Chu
Garden Grove,CA
Summary
I was a Buddhist monk for two months and then God opened my heart to know him when I was 20 years old in 1983 in Vietnam. I saw His sparkling cross in the midnight of March 1983 that forced me to confess my sins and to accept Him that night. When I walked up the next morning I felt peace and joy so real that I know the vision is true and my life have changed completely since then.
From then I always desire to serve him as an evangelist and He used me to convert more a hundred people til I immigrated to USA in 1992.
I struggled to start a new life and open some successful business in nail salon industry. But He called me again and I gave up all earthly gains to go to seminary and become a pastor.
Now I shepherd a group of 15 Vietnamese in Little Saigon vicinity.
My desire is reaching out Vietnamese community with only 1.1 % Christians of population of 300,000 Vietnamese in Little Saigon (including Garden Grove, Westminster, Fountain Valley, Midway, and Staton).
I have read theology of Episcopal Church and see it fits mine too: It’s all about God’s love.
I hope with your partnership we certainly reach out a vast of will-be-Christians among us that seldom or even never have heard of the gospel of Christ.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pastor
Self Employed Services
03.2010 - Current
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Strengthened relationships between families by initiating regular events and workshops catered to their needs.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Fostered a welcoming environment for newcomers by creating an inclusive culture within the church community.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Empowered church volunteers through training sessions and ongoing support, enhancing their ability to serve the congregation effectively.
- Facilitated small group discussions aimed at deepening participants'' understanding of core biblical principles and themes.
- Mentored youth group members, offering guidance and support in their personal and spiritual lives.
- Designed innovative worship experiences that integrated contemporary elements alongside traditional practices.
- Launched ministry expansion program, resulting in ongoing conversion of former main worship campus into community recreation center.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
Education
Master Of Divinity -
Ashland Seminary
Ashland, OH07.2007
Skills
Preaching
Certification
Ashland Certificate
Timeline
Pastor
Self Employed Services
03.2010 - Current
Master Of Divinity -
Ashland Seminary
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