Simple talk and practical ideas for ministry with second- and third-gen Hmong.

Who Are We?

Welcome to the official ministry blog from the leaders of RiverLife Church in the Twin Cities, Minnesota.

Ministering in a Hmong church is not an easy task. However, we are committed to helping you navigate through it.

We’ve spent the last ten years in ministry with second- and third-generation Hmong. We have learned a lot, and this blog is our attempt to share it with you.

What Will I Get?

Every week, we will be sharing practical ideas for ministry that we have implemented at RiverLife. While some of these ideas may work for you and your context, others may not. It is completely okay if you like some and dislike others.

This blog is for church planters, English ministry pastors, young adult leaders, youth pastors, and everyone serving second- and third-generation Hmong in churches and parachurch ministries.

Our goal is to inspire and empower you to reach more people, minister in more healthy ways, and care more effectively for those whom God has entrusted to you.

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Each article is written by a ministry leader and subject-matter expert at RiverLife. They bring years of ministry experience, fresh ideas, and real-world insights.

By subscribing, you become part of a community that loves Hmong churches and longs to see the second- and third-get thrive in their faith.

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Simple talk and practical ideas for ministry with next-gen Hmong. For church planters, English ministry pastors, young adult leaders, youth pastors, and everybody serving 2nd & 3rd gen Hmong in the church.

People

LEAD PASTOR - Greg has served the Hmong community for 25 years. He started in youth ministry and is just an overgrown kid. He and his wife, Pang Foua, launched RiverLife in 2014, but he’s most known for his viral LEGO Hmong paaj ntaub.
CAMPUS PASTOR - Kong is married to his best friend, Pang. They enjoy shopping at Marshall’s, eating tacos, and doing ministry together. Kong has been with RiverLife since 2016 and has had various roles, such as youth director and associate pastor.
FAMILY MINISTRY DIRECTOR - Pang is an educator and has worked with hundreds of children and families. She’s married to Kong Moua, her friend and life partner. Pang’s favorite pastimes: are thrifting, Marvel movies, and her nieces and nephews.
CAMPUS WORSHIP LEADER - Shong is a Chicago native who moved up to Minnesota in 2016 to serve a larger Hmong community through worship. His favorite hobby is fishing and his two favorite rivers are the Mississippi and RiverLife.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DIRECTOR- Alicia has served the community since she was 19 years old and loves helping families and individuals meet their needs. She also enjoys spending time eating at new restaurants!
KIDS MINISTRY DIRECTOR - Jeremy is a former missionary kid that grew up learning the value of serving others. His passion is teaching children and making disciples of the next generation. He is a nerd that loves Jesus.
Worship Director - At 19 years old, Johan experienced a life-changing encounter with the Holy Spirit during a worship service. Since then, he has been passionate for others to experience the same.
YOUTH PASTOR - Tommy is a die-hard Milwaukee Bucks fan who has too much team gear in his closet. When he's not spreading the Bucks gospel, he enjoys connecting with students, embarking on adventures with his wife Shining, and karaoking the mid-2000s.
SPIRITUAL GROWTH DIRECTOR - Pang Foua has been invited to sit at tables she never dreamed of as a little refugee girl! But she still enjoys reading all night, sleeping in, window shopping, and laughing and crying with great friends and food.
CAMPUS YOUTH PASTOR - Tim is husband to his lovely wife Anna and father to two wonderful kids, Judah and Isla. He enjoys being outdoors with the family, playing sports, and simply being with people.