Peter Thang

Dedicated and compassionate pastoral leader and theology graduate candidate with over 5 years of experience in spiritual caregiving, church planting, non-profit direction, and youth mentorship. Proven expertise in providing empathetic, crisis-oriented pastoral counseling, professional interpretation, and pro bono community advocacy across diverse, multicultural settings. Multilingual practitioner fluent in English, Hakha Chin, Burmese, and Senthang, with foundational knowledge of Koine Greek and Biblical Hebrew.

Deeply committed to serving institutional, educational, healthcare, and community populations with cultural humility and interfaith sensitivity.

Pastor & Church Planter - Emmanuel Grace Community Church

(2024-01 - 2026-12)

Founded and led a new church plant, providing spiritual leadership, pastoral oversight, and weekly biblical exposition to a growing congregation.

• Provided compassionate one-on-one counseling, home/hospital visitations, and crisis support for individuals and families facing severe emotional distress and life transitions.
• Developed and facilitated community outreach initiatives aimed at building supportive local networks for vulnerable populations.

Ministry Director - MAME Ministries

Directed organizational operations, program development, and spiritual vision to foster holistic community growth and leadership development.

• Mentored staff and volunteers in servant leadership, empathetic engagement, and trauma-informed spiritual care.
• Organized and facilitated supportive workshops, devotionals, and care initiatives tailored to community needs.

Freelance Translator & Interpreter - Ready-Made Language Resources - Chicagoland

• Provide professional Hakha Chin and English interpretation services on an on-call basis for corporate and institutional clients across the Chicagoland area.
• Facilitate accurate, culturally sensitive, and confidential communication in professional, administrative, and legal settings.

Volunteer Community Advocate & Interpreter - Burmese Immigrant Community - Local Area

• Provide pro bono language interpretation and translation services for Burmese refugees and immigrants during legal proceedings, court appointments, and medical visits.
• Assist community members with navigating complex employment processes, completing job applications, and preparing resumes.
• Offer direct advocacy, moral support, and pastoral presence to families navigating institutional, healthcare, and social service systems.

Guest Speaker & Youth Chaplain - Burmese Christian Churches in America

Invited keynote speaker and chaplain across regional summer youth camps, including: Bethel Senthang Baptist Church, Chin Emmanuel Mission Church, Dallas Senthang Baptist Church, Midland Senthang Christian Church, Carlisle Senthang Christian Church, and Indiana Senthang Baptist Church.

• Delivered inspirational keynote messages focused on spiritual identity, resilience, mental wellness, and personal faith development.
• Provided small-group pastoral counseling and active listening support for youth navigating cultural identity and personal challenges.

Sunday School Teacher - Bethel Senthang Baptist Church

• Designed and taught contextualized spiritual lessons tailored to children and youth; partnered with families to offer emotional guidance and mentorship.

Community Volunteer - Cornerstone Community Outreach & Feed My Starving Children

• Provided direct shelter care, food distribution, and supportive active-listening presence to individuals experiencing housing insecurity (3x/week for 3 months).
• Mobilized with team units to assemble and package nutritional meals for international relief and crisis zones.

Master of Arts - Theology - Wheaton College (2026-08)

Master of Divinity - Theology - Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

Bachelor of Arts - Theology - Moody Bible Institute

High School Diploma - Wheaton North High School