- President and Chief Academic Officer
- Affiliated Faculty, Kairos University
Education
- DPhil in Social Research: Integration of 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
- 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
Research Interests
- Trauma Healing, Spiritual Intelligence, Spiritual Care and Counseling, Nonprofit and Association Management, Healthy Leadership and Administration, Competency-Based Education
Courses Taught
- Basic Psychology, Basic Sociology, Basic 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
Publication Highlights
About Dr. Khai
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; Battalion Chaplain, 403rd Civil Affairs and 11thPsychological Operations Command US Army Reserve; Chaplain, Marketplace Chaplains (2011 – 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;
- President, Myanmar Baptist Churches USA of SBC;
- 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.
