Episode 21

#21. Pastoring a Multi-Ethnic Church: Overcoming Language Barriers and Fighting Persecution Back Home in Myanmar

Pastor Peter Lwin grew up in Myanmar and migrated to America after grade school. Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, has been plagued by civil wars and religious persecution for decades. Then, in 2020 there was a military coup that upended the country’s democratic elections.

Many of the young people at Calvary Burmese Church had a loose connection to their family’s culture and homeland. Both literally and figuratively, the generations didn't speak the same language.

Pastor Peter is a Youth Pastor. He shares about the challenges in bridging that gap, the grace needed to do so and how the young people have stepped up to advocate for Myanmar.

Bonus Content:

World Watch List: Myanmar Ranked #12 among the Most Difficult Countries to Follow Jesus

What You’ll Learn:

About some of Myanmar’s culture and history
How one ethnic church is able to reach 3rd generation youth
How some young people are advocating for Myanmar

About the Guest:

Pastor Peter Lwin came to America with his mother and brother when he was eleven years old. But, he grew up in Myanmar going to church with his grandparents and cousins.

Most of his teenage years, he was in and out of church. But in his 20’s, he fully committed his life to Christ and answered God’s call to the ministry.

He is joined in ministry by his wife and two sons. For the past 10 years, he has served as the Youth Pastor at Calvary Burmese Church in Washington D.C. Recently, he has also been tapped to serve as an Associate Pastor.