Rev. Chris and Dr. Jenny Yang
Theological Educator and Church Planter • Serving the Lord in Taiwan
Bio
The Rev. Chris and Dr. Jenny Yang serve the Lord through The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) in Asia, based in Taiwan. The Yangs are returning to the mission field in Asia, where Chris previously served as a church planter from 2015 to 2018. In his current role, he provides Word and Sacrament ministry in Taiwan and supports theological education and Mandarin-speaking ministry across the region.
Chris was born in Beijing, China. He received a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Tsinghua University, Beijing, and a master’s degree in computer science and mathematics from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Ill. He later earned his Master of Divinity from Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne. He has served as associate pastor at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Falls Church, Va., since 2009 — except while previously serving as a missionary — and he has been working with Chinese mission and ministries, especially with students and young adults, since 1997.
Jenny was born in Taipei, Taiwan. She received her bachelor’s degree from Taipei National University of the Arts and her master’s degree from the Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester, Rochester, N.Y. She also earned a Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) degree in violin performance from the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. Jenny has worked as a music teacher in various schools and studios, and she homeschooled their two sons, Jonathan and David. She also translates and edits English-language Lutheran materials into Mandarin Chinese for the Evangelical Lutheran Mission Society for the Chinese.
Prayers
Pray for Chris and Jenny as they serve in Taiwan and other parts of Asia. Ask the Lord to grant them strength and encouragement as they work with seminary students and seek to bring the Good News of Christ to those in Chinese-speaking communities. Give thanks to God that Chris and Jenny are serving His people in this part of the world.
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Additional Information
- Birthdays:
- Chris - Aug. 19
- Jenny - Dec. 30
- Anniversary
- Home District: Southeastern