Thuam C Khai, PhD, EdD

DPhil in Social Research: Religion and Society, Omega Graduate School, American Centre for Research in the Social Sciences, Dayton, TN
- Dissertation: “A Correlational Study of Immigration Trauma and Post-Traumatic Growth among Leaders of Diaspora Myanmar Churches within the District of Columbia Baptist Convention”
- Dissertation Committee: David C Ward, PhD (Chair), Sean Taladay, EdD (Statistician), Curtis McClane, PhD (Reader)
EdD in Educational Administration and Supervision, Central Philippine University, Iloilo City, the Philippines
- Dissertation: “Spiritual intelligence (SQ) among administrators of selected Christian colleges in Yangon, Myanmar, and Baptist colleges in the island of Panay, Philippines”
- Dissertation Committee: Lucy B. Catalogo, EdD (Chair); Limuel R. Equina, PhD; Margen A. Java, EdD; Lynn J. Pareja, PhD; Fely P. David, EdD, (Dean)
MSc in Nonprofit and Association Management, University of Maryland Global Campus, Adelphi, MD
Master of Divinity, Philippine Baptist Theological Seminary, Baguio City, the Philippines
MA in Theology ACTS University (Asian Center for Theological Studies and Mission), Yang Pyeong - Seoul, South Korea
- Thesis: “A Values Framework for Christian Education”
- Advisor: Kwon Tae Joe, PhD; Member: Ju Hur, PhD,
BSc in Health and Human Services Administration, SUNY Empire State University, Saratoga Springs, NY
BA in Biblical Studies, Faith Baptist Bible College & Seminary, Myanmar

Trauma Healing, Spiritual Intelligence, Spiritual Care and Counseling, Nonprofit and Association Management, Healthy Leadership and Administration, Competency-Based Education, Church Polity and Doctrines, Marriage and Parenting

Psychology, Sociology, Philosophy and Ethics, Foundations of Educational Ministries, Distinctives among Church Polity &Worship, Bible Study Methods and Rules of Interpretation, Practicum in Ministry & Teaching, Theological Hospitality, Leadership and Administration of the Organization Ministry Priorities and Personal Management, Spiritual Care: Pastoral Counseling, Shepherding, Counseling, and the Early Church, Toward a Theology in Culture, Nonprofit and Association Management, Capstone Project Teaching & Learning for Impact, Instructional and Learning Theories for Ministry Contexts, and more

Thuam C Khai serves

Full Time (Ordained Minister since 2010)

Church Pastor, Siyin Baptist Church, Laurel, MD (2013 – Present)
Assistant Pastor, Lyncourt Wesleyan Church, Syracuse, NY (2009 – 2012)
Interim and Visiting Pastor, Sizang Burmese Mission Church, MD (2008-2009)
Vice Principal and Dean, All Nations Theological Seminary, Yangon (2006-2008)
Missionary to Asho, Chin (Zomi) Baptist Convention, Falam, Chin State (1997-1999)

Part Time

President and CEO, Judson Education Center aka Judson Bible College & Seminary; affiliated faculty of Kairos University (2009 – Present)
BDE Chaplain, 58th Troop Command: Maryland Army National Guard (2023-2026);
Battalion Chaplain, 403rd Civil Affairs and 11th Psychological Operations Command, US Army Reserve; Chaplain (2011 - 2023)
Marketplace Chaplains (2023 – 2026)

VOLUNTEER

Commission Charters, Baptist World Alliance (2025-2030);
Board member and Chaplain Endorsement Committee, Special Assistant for Myanmar, International Ministries of American Baptist Churches USA (2019 – Present);
Vice President and Ordination Council, DC Baptist Convention (2024 - 2026);
President, Myanmar Baptist Churches USA of SBC (2023 - Present);
Ministry Manager – Myanmar, Outreach to Asia Nationals. https://www.linkedin.com/in/thuam-c-khai-8b0b244b/

Additional Advanced Studies at Asia Graduate School of Theology -- Philippines, PhD@Vision International University, Baylor University, Columbia International University, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Summer Research and Reading at Wycliffe Hall, University of Oxford, UK.