Category: church
Preachers Over 75 Still Preaching Regularly
posted on
@ churchThere are some preachers don’t retire, even though it’s certainly well within one’s rights and privileges to do so. ICYMI, the full retirement age is now 67 here in the United States. The good thing about a timely retirement and a church leadership transition done well is how that can be a healthy thing for…
Churches Praying in a 24/7 World
posted on
@ churchHow then shall we pray? We live in a interconnected digital world where anything can be shared online through social media. And there are churches that are listening for prayer requests and praying…
When a Pastor Leaves a Church for Unknown Reason
Some changes happen in the world of church leadership, that are more understandable, when it is a senior pastor retiring due to old age, or a lead pastor has decided to take a new ministry call by going to a different church in a different location. What’s shocking and disillusioning is when there’s a scandal…
What does Asian American discipleship look like?
posted on
Question: ”wanted to see if you had or knew of any resources that spoke on Asian American Discipleship. We’re working on a discipleship framework but I’m realizing that it is so “white.” So I’m looking for resources that would speak more into what “Asian American” discipleship looks like.” @djchuang answer: that’s a great question, and…
Asian American Pastors on Megachurch Staff
posted on
Churches intent on reaching as many people as possible, like megachurches, some are staffing up with BIPOC pastors like Asian Americans
Why Planting New Churches for Millennials and the World is Vital
I’m en route to Tampa for the Exponential East 2015 church planting conference this week and have a few thoughts to share. This annual event, now bi-coastal and twice a year, has unarguably been instrumental in equipping and inspiring and mobilizing people and churches for the imminent future of churches in America and around the world.…
the 2015 OC Easter Tour, a family tradition
posted on
@ churchAs Holy Week for Christian churches around the world approaches the weekend, churches are hosting worship services for the next four days. And, thus begins our family traditions (since 2011) for going to as many churches as possible in the OC, that is, Orange County, California. To take on the momentus effort, I build this…
How Older Churches Can Have a Great Future
posted on
@ churchBeing reborn (or born again) is the most powerful theme in the Gospel message and in the Bible, and for believers, the most powerful thing in human history. And it can be a part of a church’s history and life too. It is a normal thing for a church to have a life span of…
How church websites can be easier to use
At least twice a year, I’m clicking and scrolling (or hunting and pecking) to find the worship service times and locations at different churches. Unlike the person that only goes to church twice a year or twice a month, I go to as many churches as possible during Christmas week and Easter week to worship God as much…
Where are the Good Preachers in the Chinese American Church?
posted on
I’m feeling sad about the state of the Chinese American Church. I posted this on my Facebook timeline with visibility to my friends, where people have a perception that it’s comfortable to add a comment there. (I tend to see more comments on my Facebook posts than my djchuang.com blog posts) Chinese Americans have the largest population in…
How the Church can be Unleashed for the Next Generation
posted on
@ churchMy workshop here at CMC West Coast took place on Saturday 1/03 @ 1:30pm in Royal Palm 2,3,4 (at Town & Country Resort, Hotel Circle, San Diego, California). Yes, the coveted after lunch time slot. Here are the recorded audio (MP3 format) + the presentation slides for “How the Church can be Unleashed for the Next Generation”: Description:…
