Conference Events
EMC Closing Session
The Witness of the Kingdom
California 3
All are welcome to join us Monday evening to hear from God and worship with His people. Pastor Thinh Nguyen will be sharing a message from Matthew 13:47-52.
Devotions
Kingdom Practices
Vineyard 3 & 4
Start your day by spending time with God to hear from Him. Join us for group devotions as Pastor Hiep Bui leads us in prayer and Bible study through Matthew 7:21-27.
Speaker: Pastor Hiep Bui
Pastor Hiep serves at the Vietnamese Alliance Church of York in York, PA as Interim Senior pastor and co-Sunday School teacher and a member of the Vietnamese Alliance Northeast Committee, serving the churches in the Northeast in developing disciples who make disciples. He is happily married to Sang for 10+ years with two children, Lindy and Evan, and two cats, Taco and Belle.
Joint VN & EM Session
Kingdom Purpose
Expo Hall 8
All are welcome to join us Sunday evening to hear from God and worship with His people. Dr. Jonathan Schaeffer, president of The Christian & Missionary Alliance, will be sharing a message to both the English and Vietnamese-speaking congregations.
Mental Health Consultation
Do you wonder if psychotherapy would be a good idea? Do you ever wonder, “would medications be beneficial?” Fully Health clinicians are available for a private one-on-one 20 minute sessions to answer your specific question.
You can schedule an appointment below or you can CLICK HERE.
Clinicians
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June is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at Fully Health. June obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at University of California, Irvine and a Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology at Simpson University. June is bilingual in English and Korean. During her 12 years of teaching, June realized the importance of fostering the mental and emotional health of her students to prepare them for success. As a result, June is passionate about helping people find freedom and healing from trauma, anxiety, and depression through spiritual and evidence-based therapeutic modalities.
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Alice obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at University of California, Los Angeles and a Master of Science at Fuller Theological Seminary. Alice is bilingual in English and Korean. As a “1.5 generation” immigrant, she is culturally sensitive and attuned to both Western and Eastern cultures. Alice has many years of experience as she had a chance to explore different positions from research to business and marketing while working in a community mental health setting. Alice is a trained-EMDR and restoration therapy (level 1) therapist who is passionate about helping adults with unresolved childhood trauma. Alice hopes to work with clients toward a deeper mental health awareness within their family systemic, cultural and spiritual context. In her spare time, Alice enjoys to cook, brew coffee and explore different cafes and restaurants.
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Dr. Park is a board certified child & adolescent, and adult psychiatrist. Her pre-med studies were completed at UCLA. She trained to be a doctor at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, and did her psychiatric specialty training at LAC/USC Medical Center. Dr. Park has more than 17 years of outpatient clinical experience treating children and adults and has supervised mid-level practitioners since 2015. Her desire is, “I truly hope everyone can receive the proper care when necessary and to discover their true identity and the wonderful purpose of their lives by knowing Jesus!”
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Nga Bui is a pastor’s wife, mother, as well as a Registered Nurse and mental health therapist with over 20 years of experience in behavioral health and counseling. She earned a Master of Arts in Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.
With a heart for God and for people, Nga desires to listen, encourage, and walk alongside those facing emotional struggles, relationship challenges, and life’s difficulties. She is passionate about helping individuals find hope, healing, and support through both faith and sound mental health care.
“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” — Galatians 6:2
Workshop: Connected or Consumed? Navigating Life, Identity, and Faith in the Digital Age
Facilitated by Dr. Mijin Park, Oak Health Foundation
Today's Gen Z youth and college students are extremely skilled at using technology and social media. We need to pause and learn how digital culture impacts our mental health, relationships, identity, and daily lives. Through practical insight and relatable discussion, we will explore both the benefits and hidden dangers of unhealthy digital habits while learning how to create healthier balance and intentionality with technology. This workshop encourages young people to use technology as a tool for growth rather than becoming consumed by it.
Workshop: Mission Possible
Facilitated by Pastor Phong Tran
A Christian mission is the commitment to answer Christ's call to share the Gospel, relying on God's wisdom and guidance. The core of the Christian mission is obedience to Christ, who instructed, "Go and make disciples of all nations... teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” (Matthew 8:18-20)
In this workshop, we will learn how to establish and uphold a Spirit of Mission in your church through these four key points: (1) Intentional Prayer (2) Immersed in God’s Word (3) Sharing the Vision (4) Organizing a committee.
Workshop: Uncovered
Facilitated by Hosea Huynh
Many people live in hiding— hidden from God and others—because of shame. This seminar will explore the biblical reasons we hide, provide a framework for processing our current inner state, and help us experience God's healing presence so we can walk in freedom and be empowered to help others do the same.
Workshop: Seek First: Kingdom-Minded Dating and Relationships
Facilitated by Samee Aboubakare
What does it look like to seek first the kingdom of God when it comes to dating, being single, and who you might marry one day? Whether you’re in a relationship, hoping to be, or content being single, you’ll leave with a clearer picture of how to put God’s kingdom first in this part of your life and trust His timing with the rest.
Workshop: You Suck and Don't Matter - The Devastating Lies From the Enemy
Facilitated by Nhan Nguyen
There are two major lies the enemy often whispers to us, telling us that we are not valuable and that we do not matter. This workshop aims to take a theological approach in reviewing our true value and God-given identity, as well as the true purpose and necessity for us to be about (and for) the Kingdom of God. Additionally, practical encouragement will be provided through sharing personal examples of God can call a young person to join in the Kingdom work that is already taking place.
Workshop: Helping Young Adults Navigate Life’s Transitions
Facilitated by Kim Garcia
More than any prior generation, GenZ young adults are experiencing multiple life transitions simultaneously and in non linear ways. This workshop explores major transitions that young adults experience and ways the church can help young adults navigate through these changes.
Workshop: Parenting with the Heart of God
Facilitated by June Tran
This workshop equips parents to reflect God’s shepherding heart in the home. We will explore how to care for our children’s physical and emotional needs, engage them with patience and godly wisdom, and lead with both love and authority. We will also examine why parenting can feel difficult even when we understand and agree with biblical truth. By observing how God restores Elijah, parents can learn to nurture and guide their children in ways that reflect the character of God and prepare them for continued growth in faith.
Rebuilding & Healing Relationships Workshop
Rebuilding and Healing Relationships
Dr. Esther Park and Dr. Mijin Park, and Q&A with Alice Zhu, LMFT
How do our attachment styles manifest in our relationships (marriage, parenthood, workplace, friendships)? Insecure attachment styles can lead to unhealthy beliefs and responses to ourselves, to others, and to God. Join us as we learn how the Good news of Jesus Christ, which represents a God who loves us unconditionally and knows us completely, restores us onto a path towards wholeness according to the Lord’s original design.
EMC General Session 3
The Missiology of the Kingdom
California 1 & 2
All are welcome to join us Sunday morning to hear from God and worship with His people. Pastor Ted Kang will be sharing a message from Matthew 25:31-46.
Devotions
Kingdom Priorities
Vineyard 3 & 4
Start your day by spending time with God to hear from Him. Join us for group devotions as Pastor David Pham leads us in prayer and Bible study through Matthew 6:19-24; 33.
Speaker: Pastor David Pham
David Pham serves at Vietnamese Alliance Church Orlando, where he loves investing in people and helping them follow Jesus. He is married to Jackie, his partner in life and ministry. When he’s not at church, you’ll probably find him caring for his ever-growing collection of houseplants.
EMC General Session 2
The Ways of the Kingdom
California 1 & 2
All adults are welcome to join us Saturday evening to hear from God and worship with His people. Pastor Ted Kang will be sharing a message from Matthew 13:24-33.
Note: Youth (Middle School & High School) have their own session in California 3.
Thanh Nien Tieng Viet (TNTV) Breakout
Vineyard 1
Adults in Thanh Nien Tieng Viet life group are welcome to join a breakout session Saturday afternoon.
Post-College Breakout
Vineyard 3 & 4
Young adults in the graduate / post-grad life stage are welcome to join fellow peers in a breakout session, led by Pastor Bumble Ho from Southern California.
EM Families Breakout
Marriages & Relationships with Children
Chardonnay
Matthew 6:1-2 Praying God’s will be done regarding our marriages and families.
This breakout session will have two sections. The first will be looking at God’s will for marriage focusing on how husbands and wives can honor the Lord in the way they love, serve, and treat one another. From Ephesians 5:25 and 33, participants will learn how husbands are called to love their wives as Christ loved the church and how wives are called to respect their husbands in the Lord. From Matthew 6, participants will be reminded to seek first God’s Kingdom, pray for His will to be done, and trust Him for their daily needs as they grow in their relationship with Him.
The second section will focus on parents being called to sow seeds of faithfulness. In Galatians 6:1–10, Paul encourages the church to restore one another gently, carry one another’s burdens, and not grow weary in doing good, knowing that in due season they will reap a harvest if they do not give up. We can make application to parenting in this, as parents are called to lovingly guide, restore, carry their children’s burdens, and persevere in doing good for their children.
College Breakout
Vineyard 2
Young adults in the college life stage are welcome to join fellow peers in a breakout session, led by Pastor Jimmy Nguyen from Southern California.
EMC General Session 1
The Word of the Kingdom
California 1 & 2
All adults are welcome to join us Saturday morning to hear from God and worship with His people. Pastor Ted Kang will be sharing a message centered around Matthew 13:1-23.
Note: Youth (Middle School & High School) have their own session in California 3.
Devotions
Kingdom Promises
Vineyard 3 & 4
Start your day by spending time with God to hear from Him. Join us for group devotions as Pastor Phong Tran leads us in prayer and study through the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12).
Speaker: Pastor Phong Tran
A graduate of Nyack College, I have been serving in English Ministries for the past 26 years.
I am currently serving as the Associate Pastor at the Vietnamese Alliance Church of South Philadelphia and
I am also an Elder at Living Hope Fellowship
EMC Opening Session
The Welcome of the Kingdom
California 3
All are welcome to join us Friday evening to hear from God and worship with His people. Pastor Hung Pham, the VAY & EM Director, will be sharing a message centered around Matthew 4:17-25.