11/28/14 ~ kathelnah

Dr. Chin Do Kham (54, M.Div., D.Min, PhD) passed away at Motel 6 in Laurel, Maryland on October 13, 2013. He is the president of Global Outreach Community Development (GOCD) and the General Secretary for Global Zomi Alliance (GZA). He was a compassionate man who liked to help people throughout his life. He was a great educated leader and highly respected from his community.

Education

Ph.D. (Intercultural Studies)Trinity International University , Chicago , Illinois, USA . 1998
D.Min. (Doctor of Ministry), Oral Roberts University , Tulsa , Oklahoma , USA . 1994
Scholar in Residence with the Ph.D. Educational Studies Program, Trinity International University , Chicago , Illinois, USA . 2005

Academic Experience

Adjunct Professor of Missions

Myanmar Evangelical Graduate School of Theology, Yangon , Myanmar | 2008 to 2013

Associate Professor (Adjunct) of Graduate School of Theology

Global University, Springfield , Missouri , USA | 1996-2013
Professor and Director of M.A. Missions

Oral Roberts University , Tulsa , Oklahoma , USA | 2006-2007

Director of Doctor of Ministry Program

Asia Pacific Theological Seminary (APTS), Philippines | 2000-2002
Dean of Students and Professor of Missions/Leadership Program

Asia Pacific Theological Seminary (APTS), Philippines | 1998-2002

Occupational Experience

Founder & President
Global Outreach and Community Development, Inc., Tulsa , Oklahoma , USA | 2008-2013
Associate and Senior Pastor
Lighthouse of Hope Assembly (Multicultural Congregation), Chicago , Illinois , USA | 2004-2006
Associate Pastor
Community Gospel Church , Melrose Park , Illinois , USA | 1994-1996
Associate Pastor
Eastland Assembly, Tulsa , Oklahoma , USA | 1991-1994
Youth Pastor
Grace Assembly of God Church , Yangon , Myanmar | 1985-1987

Award

Outstanding Faculty Service Award

Oral Roberts University , Oklahoma , USA | 2006-2007

Community & Civil Society Experience

General Secretary (2010-2013), Global Zomi Alliance

President (2009-2012), Zomi Communities Organization, (Leitungbup Zomi Innkuan Kipawlna)

President (2008-2011), Zomi Innkuan USA, Inc.

Professional Membership

Evangelical Missiological Society ( EMS )

Society for Pentecostal Studies (SPS)

Family
Born and raised in Myanmar ( Burma ), now US Citizen

Wife: Dr. Siraporn Kham

Children: Mary and Joshua

Publications and Presentations

Author of a book, “Reaching Your Maximum Potential” to be published soon.

“Historical Values and Modes of Leadership in Myanmar : Assessment of Roots of Values Among Christian Leaders in Yangon ” (1988).

Ph.D. Dissertation at Trinity International University

“Helping International Students Increase Their Prayer Activities” (1994).

D.Min. Project at Oral Roberts University

“Partnership Issues and Challenges in Asian Mission in Asian Church & God’s Mission ” edited by Wonsuk and Julie Ma ( Manila : OMF, 2003)

“ Myanmar ” in The New International Dictionary of Pentecostal Charismatic Movements, edited by Stanley Burgess, etal. ( Grand Rapids : Zondervan 2002).

“The Untold Story: The Impact of Revival Among the Chin People in Myanmar ” in Journal of Asian Mission , vol. 1, No. 2 (September 1999).

Book Review: A Guide to Short-Term Missions: A Comprehensive Manual for Planning an Effective Mission Trip by H. Leon Greene, in Evangelical Missions Quarterly, April 2005, vol. 41. No.2.

“Strategic Partnership in Global Missions,” Special lecture at Ministers Alliance Continuing Education Seminar, September 2007, ORU.

“Developing Effective Missions Program in Local Churches”, Special Lecture at Ministers Alliance Continuing Education Seminar, September 2007, ORU.

“Biblical Perspective on Cultural Diversity”, Mini Lecture at the 8th Annual Multicultural Conference, March 2007, ORU.

“Theological Education and Building Healthy Church” Presented at SPS Annual Meeting at Lee University , March, 2006.

“Contemporary Pentecostal Issues” a paper presented at a workshop at World Assemblies of God Congress in Indianapolis , USA . 2000