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Samuel Chuin Ming Oo

English pastor, Chinese Christian Mission Church, Durham, North Carolina.

Born in Penang, Malaysia, Samuel Chuin Ming Oo spent his childhood and youth in Singapore and Taiwan and young adulthood in the United States. He holds both bachelor's and master's degrees in architecture from The Ohio State University and worked as an architectural designer before he was called to ministry. He graduated with an M.Div. from Singapore Bible College in 2012 and now serves as the English pastor of the Chinese Christian Mission Church (CCMC) in Durham, North Carolina.

Tim Soerens

Applications now open for Reflective Leadership Grants

“This was a game-changer for us. The chance to climb up from the ‘dance floor’ of our everyday activity and discern a clarified organization future from the ‘balcony’ was the gift we needed even more than we understood at the time.

If possible, please pursue this extraordinary opportunity.”

— Tim Soerens, Parish Collective

Christian leaders from a variety of roles are welcome to apply. The grants provide “balcony time” to reflect on accomplishments, broaden perspectives and discern next steps. The application deadline is May 2, 2025.

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