@djchuang

Category: ASIAN AMERICAN

  • Christian Spirituality of Korean and Chinese Americans

    Christian Spirituality of Korean and Chinese Americans

    —

    in ,

    While both Chinese Americans and Korean Americans are included under the broad umbrella grouping of Asian Americans, general differences and also similarities can be observed in how they practice their Christian faith. In Chapter 5 of Tapestry of Grace: Untangling the Cultural Complexities in Asian American Life and Ministry (by Benjamin C. Shin and Sheryl Takagi Silzer),…

  • 7 Asian American Christian Philanthropy Examples

    7 Asian American Christian Philanthropy Examples

    —

    in ,

    Generosity and philanthropy looks different in various cultures. In the USA, we see the prominence of institutional philanthropy through perennial organizations that are staffed for strategic effectiveness. We hear of them mentioned in the news, e.g. Gates Foundation, Pew Charitable Trust, or celebrities making large donations publicly. And they’re acknowledged at the start of PBS…

  • What does Asian American Christian spirituality look like?

    What does Asian American Christian spirituality look like?

    —

    in ,

    This video by Pastor John Shin on Facebook Live got several engaging comments, and this extended comment from Pastor Joe Suh suggested particular areas in which our Asian American culture can create barriers that we need to be aware of so that the gospel can penetrate

  • Asian American Sermons on Shame

    Asian American Sermons on Shame

    —

    in ,

    What a shame that we can’t talk about our pains. It’s hard for anyone from whatever ethnic background to talk about their weaknesses and pains, it’s especially hard for Asians and Asian Americans. And, sadly it’s not talked about in churches, where it is the one place to be safe for pouring out our pain…

  • Improve organizational productivity by knowing the pains of the minority experience

    Improve organizational productivity by knowing the pains of the minority experience

    —

    in ,

    Adrian Pei recently authored a book and InterVarsity Press published it. The title is “The Minority Experience: Navigating Emotional and Organizational Realities” — watch this video to hear Adrian Pei tell about bringing his organizational development experiences together with his researching of American history to write the chapters of this poignant book. Order a copy…

  • Korean American Population by State

    Korean American Population by State

    —

    in

    This table has the Korean American population in each of the 50 states of the USA, plus 2 other localities—Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico, sorted by descending order of population size. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2012-2016 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates) If the table above is not displaying properly, use this link to view table.…

  • What the Bible says to crazy rich Asians?

    What the Bible says to crazy rich Asians?

    —

    in , ,

    2018 marks the momentous occasion of the popular movie, Crazy Rich Asians. This romantic comedy (aka romcom) stands as a quality piece of entertainment, that also carries extra meaning for some Asians and Asian Americans. The movie serves as a good prompt to vocalize the variety of Asian American lives. People from all kinds of…

  • Top articles about the Crazy Rich Asians movie

    Top articles about the Crazy Rich Asians movie

    —

    in ,

    The movie, Crazy Rich Asians, has given Asian Americans something to talk about. I think it has generated more conversations than most other movies that come from Hollywood for all kinds of reasons. In my book, er, on my blog, that’s a good thing. We need more conversations. And I’d say that we need more…

  • Familiar Foreigners: Asian-Americans and White Majority Culture Churches

    Familiar Foreigners: Asian-Americans and White Majority Culture Churches

    —

    in ,

    Guest Post by Young-Sam Won, August 2018—adapted from Twitter Thread Recent discussions of racial justice and racial reconciliation have led to an increased interest in the relationship between people of color and majority culture churches and institutions. Many Asian-Americans (AsAms) who have been a part of majority culture churches are experiencing a renewed interest in…

  • Where Asian American Pastors Gather Together

    Where Asian American Pastors Gather Together

    —

    in , ,

    I believe in the value of gathering pastors and leaders gathering together for robust discussions, the iron sharpening iron kind of dialogue. There is some value in sharing a meal for fellowship and encouragement. In many localities, cities or regions, I’ve participated in and have known of pastor’s fellowships that met monthly or quarterly. I…

  • 2018 Asian American Christian Blogs

    2018 Asian American Christian Blogs

    —

    in , ,

    I’m listening for Asian American Christians with thoughful things that emerge from their distinctive bicultural perspectives.

  • What does Asian American worship sound like?

    What does Asian American worship sound like?

    —

    in ,

    A significant Asian American population worships weekly in over 7,000 churches, mostly in Asian languages, with some in English. One research approximates 42% of Asian Americans identify as Christian, including both Protestants and Catholics. People can easily distinguish the unique sounds of African-American and Latino-American worship music. A majority of Christian worship music has been…