Khup Khen Thang

Early life

Khup Khen Thang was born on 14 September 1990 in Anlangh Village, Tedim Township, Chin State, Myanmar, to Pu Go Lam Thang Naulak and Pi Ning Khup Cing. He belongs to the Zomi ethnic group and is a descendant of the Naulak Innpi lineage. He is the fifth son among nine brothers and, together with three sisters, was raised in a family of twelve siblings.

Education Background

He began his formal education at Anlangh Adventist Seminary, where he studied from Kindergarten through Grade 8 between 1996 and 2005. On 1 June 2006, he enrolled at Kalay Adventist Seminary in Kalay, Sagaing Region, where he completed Grade 9 during the 2006–2007 academic year. In 2007, he transferred to Upper Myanmar Adventist Seminary in Gyothonpin, Kalay, to complete Grade 10. He later continued his secondary education at Central Myanmar Adventist Seminary in Taungoo, Bago Region, where he completed Grades 11 and 12 from 2008 to 2010, graduating from high school in 2010.

Following his secondary education, he enrolled at Myanmar Union Adventist Seminary (MUAS) in Myaungmya, Ayeyarwaddy Region. From 2010 to 2013, he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accountancy, with a minor in Theology.

He later completed a Master of Ministry (2016–2019) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Management (2021–2025) at the Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies (AIIAS) in Silang, Cavite, Philippines. In January 2026, he began pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Management at the same institution. His doctoral research focuses on biblical stewardship, financial leadership, and organizational governance, particularly the development of a Biblical Treasury Leadership Model for Sustainable Mission Growth in faith-based organizations.

Career

On 1 July 2013, Khup Khen Thang began his professional career as a Cashier at the Myanmar Union Mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Yangon, Myanmar. His responsibilities included treasury operations, cash management, financial transactions, and administrative support for the union headquarters. On 1 October 2017, he was promoted to Accountant, where he assumed responsibility for accounting operations, budgeting, financial reporting, auditing support, and the preparation of consolidated financial statements. On 1 January 2022, he was appointed Chief Accountant of the Myanmar Union Mission, a position he continues to hold. As Chief Accountant, he directs the financial management, accounting operations, budgeting, treasury administration, auditing, and financial reporting of the union. He prepares and submits consolidated financial reports to the Southern Asia-Pacific Division (SSD) headquarters in Silang, Cavite, Philippines.

His responsibilities include financial oversight of the Myanmar Union Mission's five mission fields:

Ayeyarwaddy Mission
Central Myanmar Mission
Southeast Myanmar Mission
Upper Myanmar Mission
Yangon Adventist Mission

He also oversees the financial reporting and accountability of affiliated institutions, including:

Myanmar Union Adventist Seminary (MUAS)
Yangon Adventist Seminary International School (YASIS)
Kinsaung Publishing House
ADRA Myanmar

In addition to his responsibilities as Chief Accountant, he serves as:

Coordinator for Global Life Insurance
Coordinator for Property Insurance
Coordinator for General Premium Liabilities
Secretary of the Retirement Committee

These responsibilities include insurance administration, organizational risk management, employee benefits administration, retirement planning, and financial governance within the Myanmar Union Mission.

Church ministry

Since 2013, Khup Khen Thang has actively served in the ministry of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. He serves as the pastor of the Zomi Adventist Community Yangon Group, providing spiritual leadership, pastoral care, Bible teaching, and coordinating church ministries for the Zomi-speaking Adventist community in Yangon. At the Yangon Central Seventh-day Adventist Church, he has served in several elected leadership positions, including Church Treasurer, Deacon, Church Elder, Church Clerk, and Internal Auditor. He has also contributed as a Graphic Designer, Editor, Speaker, and Panelist, supporting worship services, evangelistic meetings, leadership development, financial stewardship, and church administration.

Publications

In 2018, Khup Khen Thang authored the Anlangh Adventist Church Jubilee Book, documenting the history of Anlangh Village, the development of the Anlangh Seventh-day Adventist Church, and the cultural and spiritual heritage of the local community. The publication chronicles the origins and growth of the village and the Adventist Church, preserving historical records for future generations.

In addition to his book, Khup has written several theological and ecclesiastical articles, including:

Rebaptism
Church and Its Mission
Which Church Would Jesus Join?

These articles have been published on Academia.edu and examine biblical doctrines, Christian mission, church identity, and practical theology from a Seventh-day Adventist perspective.

Research interests

Khup Khen Thang's academic and professional interests focus on the integration of business management, biblical stewardship, treasury leadership, and organizational governance within faith-based organizations. His research interests include:

Biblical treasury leadership
Stewardship theory
Corporate governance
Faith-based financial management
Treasury management
Strategic leadership
Organizational governance
Sustainable mission growth
Nonprofit financial accountability
Church administration

His doctoral research aims to develop and validate a Biblical Treasury Leadership Model for Sustainable Mission Growth for faith-based organizations.

Personal life

On 6 April 2016, Khup Khen Thang married Cing Deih Lian in Anlangh Village, Tedim District, Chin State, Myanmar. They have three children: two sons, Joshua Thanghonsang Naulak and Caleb Mangsuantung Naulak, and one daughter, Grace Cingitkim Naulak.

Reference

Myanmar Union Mission (2026). Khup Khen Thang. Retrieved July 3, 2026, from https://adventistmm.org/khupkhenthang/

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