Asian American Youth Ministry Roundtable

Mentorship matters, especially for youth ministers and leaders in their first 3 years of ministry. In this episode of the Asian-American Youth Ministry Roundtable, Terrence interviews 3 gifted mentees of the inaugural Rooted Asian-American Mentorship Cohort who are 9 months into their 1-year journey. They share valuable insights and reflections from their experiences that highlight the impact this...

In this episode Huey, Justin, and Terrence delve into what it takes to mentor boys in Asian American Youth Ministry contexts so that they might grow and thrive as young men. They discuss what mentoring can look like both informally and systematically. Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates. Follow and subscribe to Asian American Youth Ministry Roundtable wherever you listen to pod...

In this episode Huey, Justin, and Terrence share their thoughts on staying faithful and fruitful in youth ministry. They respond to questions regarding the challenges, benefits and opportunities of laboring for the faith of the next generation Kingdom over the long haul. Follow us @rootedministry! Join us in Chicago for the Asian American Preconference just before our annual conference October 23-...

In this episode Dorothy, Justin, and Terrence dive into how youth ministries and their churches may strive for long-term missions partnerships that may provide students the exposure and opportunity to share the gospel of Christ, locally and globally. Hosted by: Huey Lee, M. Div. from Biblical Theological Seminary; Justin Wong, Ed. D. from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Terrence Shay, Fam...

In this episode Dorothy, Justin, and Terrence delve into what’s entailed for local church youth ministry collaborations. They respond to questions regarding the benefits and complexities of such and incorporate anecdotes of how the Lord has refined, enhanced, and pruned these efforts and the fruit which have come from them. Follow this podcast on Apple Podcast or Spotify. You can also find us on I...

n this episode, Huey, Dorothy, and Terrence explore mentorship by expounding on both sides of the relationship. They respond to questions related to both mentors and mentees and weave in personal examples of how God used people in their lives to shape and encourage them powerfully. Follow us @rootedministry! Join us in Chicago October 23-25, 2025 for our annual Rooted Conference! Rooted offers men...

In this episode, Huey, Dorothy, and Terrence dive into the topic of mentoring from their pastoral experiences in the Asian-American context. Together, they survey the lay of the land from their upbringings to the present and point to the priority of mentorship as an essential means of disciple-making for the next generation. Join a Rooted Ministry Mentoring Cohort! Mentoring and the Rooted Youth P...

This episode delves into the nuanced topic of dating among Asian American youth in the church, exploring how cultural and spiritual influences shape their views on relationships. Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates! Follow and subscribe to Asian American Youth Ministry Roundtable wherever you listen to podcasts. Hosted by: Huey Lee, M. Div. from Biblical Theological Seminary; J...

This episode delves into the nuanced topic of dating among Asian American youth in the church, exploring how cultural and spiritual influences shape their views on relationships. Resources: More to the Story: Deep Answers to Real Questions on Attraction, Identity, and Relationships (Christian book for teens about sexuality, sex, dating, gender, youth ministry resource) by Jennifer M. Kvamme.  A Le...

In this episode, Huey, Justin, and Terrence encourage youth pastors and leaders to establish and cultivate rhythms of grace in their groups that enable them to rest and rejoice in the gospel in the midst of challenges and complexities of life and ministry. Resources: Asian American Training Day The Jesus I Wish I Knew in High School: Asian-American Edition Hosted by: Huey Lee , M. Div. from Biblic...

In this episode, Huey, Justin, and Terrence encourage youth pastors and leaders to establish and cultivate personal rhythms of grace that enable them to rest and rejoice in the gospel in the midst of challenges and complexities of life and ministry. Hosted by: Huey Lee , M. Div. from Biblical Theological Seminary; Justin Wong, Ed. D. from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Terrence Shay , Fa...

In this episode, Dorothy, Justin, and Terrence talk about helpful youth and family ministry resources and equipping opportunities that have been meaningfully beneficial to their contexts. Resources: Order The Jesus I Wish I Knew in High School Asian American Edition . Asian American Ministry Resources on Rooted Hosted by: Huey Lee , M. Div. from Biblical Theological Seminary; Justin Wong, Ed. D. f...

In this episode, Dorothy, Justin, and Terrence recap this past October’s Rooted Conference, which took place in Dallas, TX. The roundtable primarily reflects on the Asian American pre-conference event on ministry burnout, depression, and biblical rest. You’ll also listen in to their discussion some of the other workshops and hear their thoughts on the main sessions, all taught from the book of Dan...

Huey, Dorothy, and Terrence brainstorm volunteer recruitment and retention. The roundtable analyzes their contexts and then builds up a strategy focused on relationship-building that contributes to a healthy disciple-making culture. Asian American Ministry Resources on Rooted Hosted by: Huey Lee , M. Div. from Biblical Theological Seminary; Justin Wong, Ed. D. from Midwestern Baptist Theological S...

In this episode, Terrence, Dorothy, and Huey share observations and insights about volunteers in the context of Asian-American youth ministry. The roundtable tackles expectations, challenges, and cultural shifts while sprinkling in personal anecdotes. The episode concludes with pastoral encouragements that connect with parent partnership. Links: Order The Jesus I Wish I Knew in High School Asian A...

In this episode, Dorothy, Justin, and Huey come together and discuss how Asian American youth ministry looks toward the future with its exciting possibilities and pressing challenges coming into focus. From navigating an increasingly diverse cultural landscape to leveraging technology for faith formation, the future holds both promise and uncertainty. Key concerns such as mental health, identity,...

In this episode, Justin, Huey, and Dorothy discuss how Asian American youth ministry has evolved, reflecting the cultural, social, and spiritual dynamics of a diverse community. They talk about navigating the generational gap between immigrant parents and American-born children, as well as addressing the pressures of identity. They also discuss embracing opportunities for growth. Looking back at k...

In this episode, Danny, Rooted’s Senior Director of Youth Ministry Content and Cross Cultural Ministry, again sits down with the new Rooted Asian American Youth Ministry Roundtable panelist Dorothy Lau, Huey Lee, Justin Wong, and Terrence Shay. Together they discuss some unique challenges and difficulties to doing youth ministry in an Asian American context.  Our panelists also discuss their hopes...

Rooted introduces a new podcast focused on youth ministry in an Asian American context. It features a rotating panel of youth ministers who will talk about issues affecting Asian American youth and anyone ministering to them, whether in the home or in the church. This episode is a sample of what you will hear. The first full episode is available now at RootedMinistry.com/Podcasts . Or subscribe to...

In this episode, Danny Kwon, Rooted’s Senior Director of Youth Ministry Content and Cross Cultural Ministry sits down with the new Rooted Asian American Youth Ministry Roundtable panelists Dorothy Lau, Huey Lee, Justin Wong, and Terrence Shay, to discuss the topic of Asian American Youth Ministry.  They discuss what makes ministering to Asian American students unique from doing youth ministry in o...