Pastor Thang Mang ordained at Bowling Green Zomi Church

The Sabbath of July 23 was extra special for the Bowling Green Zomi Church in Kentucky. The pews were packed, and a joyful atmosphere filled the room as church members celebrated two very special occasions.

By the grace of God, three individuals accepted the gift of salvation through the public display of baptism. A huge reason to celebrate! Bowling Green Zomi Church Pastor Thang Mang also renewed his commitment to God by re-baptizing in front of his congregation.  

Following the baptisms,  friends, some who came from out of state, joined KYTN administrative officers for the ordination of pastor Mang. It was a beautiful service, and we praise God for calling Pastor Mang to the gospel ministry!  

Pastor Thang Mang’s Bio

Thang Mang was born to a Seventh-day Adventist family in a small village in Burma, called Kapteel. Growing up, he attended Adventist schools and later went to the Myanmar Union Adventist Seminary.

 Mang felt God calling him to ministry three separate times throughout his life. The first call was through his parents; as a child he wanted to be a politician but hoping that he would go into ministry, Mang’s parents sent him to an Adventist Academy. Mang resisted that call and following his high school graduation he transferred to a public university to study politics.

 As Mang finished his first semesters in this public college, the Burma military began shutting down all public schools. Adventist schools remained open. Around this same time, God gave Mang a dream where he felt God calling him to go and study in the Myanmar Union Adventist Seminary. Mang completed his BA in religion, and served at the Valvum Church, Burma, before moving to the United States and changing careers.  

 The final call took place while Mang worked as businessman in Miami, Fla. After having worked in this field for 14 years, Mang started helping the Refugee ministry of the North American Division. Six months later, after intensive prayer, Mang finally decided to accept God’s call and become a full-time minister.

 Mang has served at four Churches throughout his life: the Valvum Church, in Burma; the First Burmese Christian, Fla., Church; Miami Zomi, Fla., Church; and most recently the Bowling Green, Ky., Zomi Church. Mang loves playing soccer, volleyball, and tennis. Mang says he is influenced by the story of Joseph and Moses and takes the promise of Isaiah 54:10 to heart.