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What is the National Laotian Presbyterian Council?

Since 1979, the Indochina refugees started resettling in the United Sates.  The Lao people were among these refugees.  The Lao people fled their country to escape the political, economical, social, and religious persecution of the communist regime.  Some Laotians were Christians, while others were not. Lao Christians came to this country seeking a new place to worship. Many denominations opened their doors to allow these people to worship. The Presbyterian Church USA was one of many who opened their arms to these people.  The First Lao Presbyterian Church was been established in Houston, Texas in 1989 by Dr. James Oudom.  At the same time, many fellowship groups have been explored within the PCUSA.  Acknowledging to the Lao Christians need to serve Christ together, share experiences, and helping each other within the PCUSA, the National Laotian Presbyterian Council was established on July 18th, 1991 at Camp Cho-Yeh, Livingston, Texas.

The NLPC is an organization designed to bring many Laotian Christian fellowships together and seek more opportunities to serve Christ.  With this respect, we know that one person or one denomination cannot serve Christ completely; therefore, we need to partner with other Christian brothers and sisters to do the ministry of Jesus Christ.  No one is perfect, except Christ.  Coming together is the starting point, working together is the progress, and walking together is the success.  Another purpose of the council is to bring Lao Christian leaders within the PCUSA together to share experiences and learn from one another.  With this knowledge we can better ourselves to serving, growing, and bringing the gospel of Jesus Christ to everyone.

Our Mission Statement:
The National Laotian Presbyterian Council (NLPC) exists to glorify God, to bring the good news to the Laotian people in the United States and around the world, to share experiences and partnership with other Christian brothers and sisters to do ministry, to strengthen the relationship between English and Lao Speaking congregations, to provide resources of education, leadership and training for Lao Presbyterian leaders, to provide consultation, translation, and other assistance to churches, presbyteries, synods, and general assembly of the Presbyterian Church USA, and to be partners with Lao Christian brothers and sister around the world for ministry. 

"But how can they call to Him for help if they have not believed? And how can they believe if they have not heard the message? And how can they hear if the message is not proclaimed? And how can the message be proclaimed if the messengers are not sent out?..." Rom.10:14-15

What can I find in this site?
You will find some exciting ministries of the Lao Presbyterian groups within the Presbyterian Church USA. You will also find Lao PCUSA educational Materials, NLPC programs, pictures, praise music, and sermons.