Laura Yang (pseudonym) holds a master’s degree in Asian studies and international business. She has been working in ministry in Asia for over 30 years. She speaks at women’s conferences and retreats globally, and has served with many international ministries including COM, Campus Alpha, and the leadership team of the global 4/14 Movement.
Laura is currently the Director of Impact Partnerships at a leader development organization that works in Asia, South Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Her passion is to inspire Christian parents in her community and globally to disciple their own children, and to envision, encourage, and inspire women leaders. She has two grown daughters. Her husband passed away in 2019 which is part of her trauma story. She now leads trauma-healing retreats in the US and around the world for others who have experienced trauma.
Her life verse is, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV).
Bringing our pain to God is an act of profound faith. Believers in China who experience trauma can be encouraged by the truth that God will never leave them or forsake them. He is with them in their pain, and they can trust him through the sorrow.