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How does one man care for ten thousand orphans and raise millions of dollars (in today’s currency) without asking for a single donation or ever going into debt? By taking God seriously on His word in Matthew 7:7—ask and it will be given to you. SOLA Network is excited to present a 4-part series focused on missionaries in the past who can inspire us in the present. We hope you are encouraged by the...

Ashley Kim didn’t expect her freshman year to include winning second place in TGC’s 2022 Essay Contest for Young Adults. But her love of writing and her faith fused to create her beautiful essay “I’m a Gen Zer, and I believe the Bible is Inerrant.” SOLA Network’s Aaron Lee spoke with Ashley about her essay and her love for writing. We hope their conversation will be encouraging to you. We also enc...

"The same Bible that trapped me with inescapable truths began to sustain me with the steadfast promises of my Savior." Written and read by Ashley Kim, a young writer who belongs to Lighthouse Community Church, for SOLA Network: https://sola.network/article/im-a-gen-zer-i-believe-the-bible-is-inerrant/ The article is the Second-Place Winner in TGC’s 2022 Essay Contest for Young Adults, originally p...

As we gather to remember and give thanks for the blessings around us, let us not forget to be grateful for our pastors who shepherd our churches. Listen or read "How We Can Bless Our Pastors for Pastors Appreciation Month" by Alice Kim (Emmausccs.com), and we hope you will reach out to and pray for your pastors today. "There are many thoughtful and creative ways to encourage our pastors. May we co...

As part of the Fall 2022 SOLA Leader’s Dialogue, Asian American leaders shared their experiences pastoring in the immigrant church context. Each leader shared stories of how their churches uniquely partnered with the immigrant church for the sake of the Gospel and the glory of God.  Daniel Low, English pastor at Bread of Life Church, shared about the cultural issues of being a part of the Asi...

As part of the Fall 2022 SOLA Leader’s Dialogue, Asian American leaders shared their experiences pastoring in the immigrant church context. Each leader shared stories of how their churches uniquely partnered with the immigrant church for the sake of the Gospel and the glory of God.  Will Chang, senior pastor of New Life Presbyterian Church, discussed the difference between “preference” and “p...

As part of the Fall 2022 SOLA Leader’s Dialogue, Asian American leaders shared their experiences pastoring in the immigrant church context. Each leader shared stories of how their churches uniquely partnered with the immigrant church for the sake of the Gospel and the glory of God.  Ben Pun, lead pastor of Anchor Church, spoke about how his second-generation church is fully independent of its...

The Fall 2022 SOLA Leader’s Dialogue was a time filled with teaching and encouragement. The theme for the day was, “The Potentials and Perils of Working With the Asian Immigrant Church.” One of the speakers was Steve Chang, senior pastor at Living Hope Community Church and the council chairman of the SOLA Council.  Speaking to a live audience, Pastor Steve Chang spoke about the dynamics that...

SOLA Network had the privilege of speaking to Pastor Owen Y. Lee, senior pastor of Christ Central Presbyterian Church in Centreville, VA. He is also a SOLA Council member.  Owen Lee spoke to Aaron Lee, social media manager at the SOLA Network, and Jason Chao, the video editor at the SOLA Network. They discussed the importance of ethnic-specific ministries and how to encourage pastors who serv...

SOLA Network had the privilege of speaking to Dr. Daniel K. Eng, assistant professor of New Testament at Western Seminary. He is an editorial board member at the SOLA Network and is the author of the commentary on James in the forthcoming New Testament in Color. Daniel spoke to Hannah Chao, editor at the SOLA Network, and Jason Chao, the video editor at the SOLA Network. They discussed how Asian A...

SOLA Network had the privilege of speaking to Dr. Alexander Jun, who serves as executive director of the PCA’s Korean American Leadership Initiative (KALI). He is also a professor who conducts research on equity and justice in higher education; a ruling elder at New Life Presbyterian Church in Fullerton, California; and moderator for the 45th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America...

"People are yearning for Truth, and if we are willing to open our eyes and mouths, God will gladly point us to them. We don’t always get to see the work that He’s doing, but we trust that there’s always more going on under the surface, and we don’t have to cross oceans to see lives transformed by the Gospel—just our neighborhood streets, apartment hallways, and college campuses." Video and article...

The president of The Gospel Coalition, the president of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship and the executive director of the Korean American Leadership Initiative of the PCA walk onto a stage. What’s the punchline?  But there’s no joke. The three men, united by the Gospel and their God-given unique Asian American heritage, entered into an encouraging and challenging conversation during the fin...

SOLA Network had the privilege of speaking to Tom Lin, who serves as president and CEO of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. Tom is the author of Pursuing God’s Call (2012) and Losing Face, Finding Grace (1996), as well as co-editor of the Urbana Onward book series (2012).  Tom Lin spoke to Heidi Wong, SOLA Editorial Board member and college ministry director at Exilic Church in New York City...

Tom Lin is president and CEO of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. He is the author of Pursuing God’s Call (2012) and Losing Face, Finding Grace (1996), as well as co-editor of the Urbana Onward book series (2012). Tom Lin spoke during the ninth session of the AALC Conference. His talk was titled, “Resilient Leadership and Submitting our Asian American Idols to the King.” In his talk, Tom Lin asks...

SOLA Network had the privilege of speaking to Pastor Cory Ishida, the senior pastor of Evergreen Baptist Church of San Gabriel Valley (Evergreen SGV) for over 40 years before retiring in 2018. Cory Ishida spoke to Jason Chao, video editor at SOLA Network, about his longevity in ministry and how pastors can have long, fruitful ministries.  Their conversation included: Adapting to changes in te...

Pastor Cory Ishida was the senior pastor of Evergreen Baptist Church of San Gabriel Valley (Evergreen SGV) for over 40 years before retiring in 2018. He spoke during the eighth session of the AALC Conference. His talk was titled, “The Way of the King.” In his talk, Pastor Cory focused on the moments that Jesus was King here on earth and how it applies to us today as leaders of His Church. Jesus wa...

SOLA Network had the privilege of speaking to Dr. Christopher Yuan, a Bible professor and speaker. He is also the author of the book Holy Sexuality and the Gospel: Sex, Desire, and Relationships Shaped by God’s Grand Story. Christopher Yuan spoke to Jason Chao, video editor at SOLA Network, about how to talk about sex and sexuality in the church, especially in the Asian American Church. Their conv...

Dr. Christopher Yuan is the author of Holy Sexuality and the Gospel: Sex, Desire, and Relationships Shaped by God’s Grand Story. He spoke during the seventh session of the AALC Conference. His talk was titled, “Sexual Identity: False Identity.” In his talk, Christopher Yuan articulated a biblical view of sexuality through the narrative of his personal transformation from an agnostic gay man to a B...

SOLA Network had the privilege of speaking to Monica Kim, Ph. D., is a Christian counselor, who has taught counseling courses as an associate faculty at CCEF and a lecturer at WTS. Monica Kim spoke to Jason Chao, video editor at SOLA Network, about how pastors can support their own mental health needs and the needs of their churches.  Their conversation included: How pastors may feel overwhel...

What is the impact of the Internet and social media? In Analog Christian, Jay Y. Kim examines the digital age and helps us to cultivate true Christian discipleship in this new era.  SOLA Network had the privilege of interviewing Jay Y. Kim about his new book, Analog Christian. He spoke to Aaron Lee, SOLA Network’s social media manager.  Their conversation included: What led him to write...

Gaps to Care and Counseling in the Asian-American Church: Envisioning a Multi-Level System of Care and Counseling Monica Kim, Ph. D., is a Christian counselor who has taught counseling courses as an associate faculty at CCEF and a lecturer at WTS. She spoke at the seventh session of the AALC Conference. Her talk was titled, “Gaps to Care and Counseling in the Asian-American Church: Envisioning a M...

SOLA Network had the privilege of speaking to Jason Min, lead pastor of Citizens LA, a church in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles, CA. He’s also a co-host of the Off the Pulpit podcast. Jason Min spoke to Kevin Yi, SOLA Editorial Board member, and Jason Chao, video editor at SOLA Network, about how to engage with creatives and Gen Z within local church congregations.  Their conversation incl...

SOLA Network had the privilege of speaking to Jonathan Holmes, founder and Executive Director of Fieldstone Counseling. He also serves as the Pastor of Counseling for Parkside Church Bainbridge and Green. Jonathan Holmes spoke to Aaron Lee, social media manager at SOLA Network, about how churches can support adoptees and parents of adoptees. Their conversation included: Jonathan’s journey discover...

SOLA Network had the privilege of speaking to Aaron Chung, founding pastor of Exilic in NYC and SOLA Council member. Aaron Chung spoke to Jason Chao, video editor at SOLA Network, about the future of the church in America, especially the Asian American church.  Their conversation included: Why are young people becoming disenfranchised by religion? How should we think about doubt in the church...