Elders and Leaders

Pastor Samuel Xiong serves as Senior Pastor of the Portland Hmong Alliance Church. He is a Simpson University graduate in Bible Study and Missions and has a strong desire to win lost souls for the kingdom of God. He is a firm teacher and believer
of expansion through developing disciples that make disciples. He is a family man and will enjoy ALL conversations with you, especially if you have also visited Jordan and Israel.

Pastor Happy Mua serves as the Next Generation Pastor of the Portland Hmong Alliance Church. He is a Simpson University graduate in Cross-Cultural Studies and has a loving compassion for the church and the community. He enjoys watching cooking & baking shows with his wife and will gladly come to your home and cook... not without telling you, “Jesus loves you so much more than you think and know!”

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​I was born in Thailand but raised in Portland, OR. I attended Mt. Hood Community College for my Associates degree, then transferred to George Fox University for my Bachelor in Computer Information with a minor in Youth ministry. At the age of 18, I got baptized and gave my life to the Lord. I served many positions at Portland Hmong Alliance Church such as the Youth’s ministry to Alliance Men’s ministry to Couple’s ministry. My wife, Hally, and I have three children Riley and Ely and Arlee. 

Elder Lao Shawn Moua (Tsaav Lauj), born and raised in Portland, Oregon, married to Susan Xiong and father of three girls: Hazel (5), Olive (4), and Willow (3). He earned his Bachelors at Western Oregon University in Criminal Justice and Masters at Crown College in Ministry Leadership. He has over seven years of experience working with Next Gen in multi-cultural settings. Today he is currently the Vice Chair of the Portland Hmong Alliance Church and shares a large passion in making disciples as an Advisor for The WAY ministry; furthermore, he is the Chair of PATH Finders committee (Mission, Vision, Values). In all this joy, he is also a full-time general contractor and owner of HOW Construction, LLC. 

Lang [Laaj] Vang was born in Laos and raised here in the US as a Hmong refugee. He's been in Oregon and a part of PHAC for the past 20+ years. He has served and held many positions within the church with his current position as Elder.  He is married and supported by his wife, Martha Vang [N. Laaj].

My given birth name is Nancy Ntxhis (as in luag ntxhis (smiles)) Yang. I have been married to my husband Sansone (Tsaav Xoos) Hang for most of my life. We praise God for blessing & entrusting us with His 3 children; Kyu, Bryce, and Anaya Paaj Lug Hang. I’ve been a Licensed Practical Nurse for the last 14+ years of my life, by simply being His hands and feet, as I know that though I’m serving others, I am truly serving the Lord. There’s a quote by Billy Graham that says, “The will of God will not take us to where the grace of God cannot sustain us.” Though I have moved all over this country (all of my life), through His guidance and providence, God has brought us here to Portland Hmong Alliance Church from San Diego Hmong Alliance Church, where we completed our training in TEE and held leadership positions that helped us grow in knowing what it means to be a functioning body of Christ.

Romans 8:28 tells us, “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose.” 

I’m grateful & honored that He has given me this opportunity to serve as PHAC’s Secretary and for entrusting me to be a part of the Governing Board. My hope and prayer for this Church is that we may be able to live in obedience to love, encourage, support, and extend extra grace to one another as we further His kingdom here on earth; and that God will be Glorified. 

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