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What are some of the considerations for building a counseling ministry? Tim St. John (Associate Pastor, Lighthouse Community Church), Jonathan Holmes (Founder and Executive Director, Fieldstone Counseling) Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xLXc2xXcWFg Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesolanetwork/ Our new book: A Letter to the Asian American Church: https://sola.network/book Donat...

What are some unique challenges and opportunities of counseling in an Asian American context? Monica Kim (Psychologist), Will Chang (Investment Specialist, Geneva Benefits Group) Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Q6KmmtuCMHY Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesolanetwork/ Our new book: A Letter to the Asian American Church: https://sola.network/book Donate to SOLA Network: https://...

Aaron Lee speaks with Izzy Koo, junior at Pepperdine University, about her second published book, Finding You: 8- Week Teen Bible Study Guide. They share their mutual love for youth and the importance of mentorship and discipleship. Full transcript: https://sola.network/article/finding-you-8-week-teen-bible-study-guide/ Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CVl04_jYz_M Follow on Instagram: https://ww...

What Asian American youth workers wish their church leaders would know about their youth. Kevin Yi (Editorial Member, SOLA Network), Danny Kwon (Senior Director, Rooted Ministry) Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/N4SdOZg82SQ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesolanetwork/ Our new book: A Letter to the Asian American Church: https://sola.network/book Donate to SOLA Network: https://...

How the gospel/gospel-centered youth ministry can reach Asian American youth. Cameron Cole (Founder & Chair, Rooted Ministry), Clark Fobes (Associate Pastor, First SF Baptist Church) Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ydK7eMzit_w Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesolanetwork/ Our new book: A Letter to the Asian American Church: https://sola.network/book Donate to SOLA Network:...

How can the church minister to singles when the norm is marriage and family? Soojin Park (Events Manager, TGC), Jen Kira (Women's Ministry Director, Lighthouse Community Church) Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/00KdaaNAxgU Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesolanetwork/ Our new book: A Letter to the Asian American Church: https://sola.network/book Donate to SOLA Network: https...

How can the gospel help us with the drive to perform? Faith Chang (Author, Peace Over Perfection) Tom Sugimura (Senior Pastor, New Life Church) Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SZXb-0ZgjIs Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesolanetwork/ Our new book: A Letter to the Asian American Church: https://sola.network/book Donate to SOLA Network: https://sola.network/donate/

How can being together with the immigrant church be better? Jason M. Tarn (Lead English Pastor, Houston Chinese Church), Michael Lee (Lead Pastor, All Nations Community Church) Watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dDUASJ8tyQc Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesolanetwork/ Our new book: A Letter to the Asian American Church: https://sola.network/book Donate to SOLA Network:...

What are some lessons of being at one church for decades? Cory K. Ishida (Founding Pastor, Evergreen SGV), Steve S. Chang (Senior Pastor, Living Hope Community Church) Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hhzXupnWAww Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesolanetwork/ Our new book: A Letter to the Asian American Church: https://sola.network/book Donate to SOLA Network: https://sola.networ...

What is Asian American preaching and why is it important that we find our voice? Hanley Liu (English Lead Pastor, First Chinese Baptist Church of Walnut), Matthew Kim (Professor of Practical Theology, Baylor University) Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/A1nCZiIUc6U Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesolanetwork/ Our new book: A Letter to the Asian American Church: https://sola.netw...

What are some areas that Asian American church leaders may need to develop self-awareness about? Daniel K. Eng (Assistant Professor, Western Seminary), Paul Kim (Director of Coaching, City to City LA) Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dBhjt7kSbh0 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesolanetwork/ Our new book: A Letter to the Asian American Church: https://sola.network/book Donate to...

What would you say to a church leader who is struggling with their current calling? Joey Chen (Lead Pastor, Sunset Church) David Larry Kim (Lead Pastor, Harvest Church) Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nMUCpnHI7b4 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesolanetwork/ Our new book: A Letter to the Asian American Church: https://sola.network/book Donate to SOLA Network: https://sola.netwo...

How can the gospel help us with the dark side of ministry? Ken Shigamatsu (Senior Pastor, Tenth), Steve S. Chang (Senior Pastor, Living Hope Community Church) Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BWOsCPnNdog Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesolanetwork/ Our new book: A Letter to the Asian American Church: https://sola.network/book Donate to SOLA Network: https://sola.network/donate/

How can theological education help women in ministry and life? Heidi Wong (Executive Director, Exilic Church), Cathy Chang (New Life Cousneling Center Director, New Life Presbyterian Church) Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MLA0NjkUZvE Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesolanetwork/ Our new book: A Letter to the Asian American Church: https://sola.network/book Donate to SOLA Netwo...

What are the unique challenges & opportunities of Asian American women in ministry? Soojin Park (Events Manager, TGC), Ruth Chou Simons (Author, Now and Not Yet) Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0LCRaKl52ys Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesolanetwork/ Our new book: A Letter to the Asian American Church: https://sola.network/book Donate to SOLA Network: https://sola.network/...

Diversity in a Monoethnic Church Enoch Y. Liao (Assistant Pastor, Boston Chinese Evangelical Church), Terrence Shay (Family Associate Pastor, First Chinese Baptist Church of Walnut) Watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AzNVbhnT-64 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesolanetwork/ Our new book: A Letter to the Asian American Church: https://sola.network/book Donate to SOLA Netw...

Heart Issues of Asian American Pastors Kim N. Kira (Preaching Pastor, Lighthouse Community Church), Will Chang (Investment Specialist, Geneva Benefits Group) Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uPicxsQXyiE Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesolanetwork/ Our new book: A Letter to the Asian American Church: https://sola.network/book Donate to SOLA Network: https://sola.network/donate/

The Asian American Church: A Space to be Ourselves Aaron J. Chung (Senior Pastor, Exilic Presbyterian Church), Owen Y. Lee (Senior Pastor, Christ Central Presbyterian Church) Watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/f8U3cu8Nzgo

What is Asian American theology? Daniel D. Lee (Dean of Fuller's Center for Asian American Theology and Ministry), Ben Shin (Associate Professor, Talbot School of Theology) Watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/U5tg0EbmMRc

Speaker: Lloyd Kim Description: Why has God established the Asian American Church? Certainly to be his witnesses here in North America, but is that where our witness ends? What role do we have in participating in God’s redemptive plan for the nations? 0:00 Intro 5:00 Seven things people struggle with when they think about going on missions 28:45 Missions not just as a calling, but also as a career...

Speaker: Ken Shigematsu Description: The experience of shame is more common than we think. It isn’t confined to people who have failed or gone through trauma. People who are immensely successful also feel they are not quite enough. Drawing on Ephesians 3:16-19 and using stories from his life, Ken Shigematsu shows how a deep, experiential encounter with the love of God can heal us from the shadow o...

Speaker: Joel Kim Description: Both the Bible and the history of the church are full of “turning points,” when the church is confronted with rapid changes and increasingly complex challenges. Most would agree that today is such a time. How do we as Christian leaders serve the church well in this changing environment? We look to the Scriptures to remind us of the limitations that we have as leaders...

Speaker: Enoch Liao Description: In 2 Timothy, the Apostle Paul instructs Timothy about preaching sound doctrine, fleeing temptation, and living in the power of the Spirit. What comes next? Practical instruction on working well with others for the sake of the Kingdom. We will consider ways a Christ-follower proves to be a worker approved by God in the context of local church ministry. 0:00 Intro 5...

Speaker: Harold Kim Description: The more I understand and articulate my story of increasing weakness, the better I understand, appreciate and articulate the story of apostle Paul’s life and gospel ministry. What does it really mean for the power of God to be “made perfect in weakness”? How can we rest in this power? 0:00 Intro 5:23 The Pendulum 22:37 The Thorn 32:30 The Paradox Watch the video on...

Faith Chang and David Larry Kim read excerpts from their respective chapters in A Letter to the Asian American Church at the 2024 Asian American Leadership Conference. Watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/g1mq1vktFxY?feature=shared Sample, links to purchase, and a free discussion guide: https://sola.network/book/