I interviewed graphic designer Jessica Lee about the art and work that went into Designing A Letter to the Asian American Church. In case you missed it, I spoke with Pastor Steve S. Chang about the story behind our forthcoming book, A Letter to the Asian American Church. We also revealed the endorsements and chapters. Our book will launch on April 23 at the 2024 Asian American Leadership Conference and be available for purchase on Amazon. Learn more about our book here: Introducing Our Forthcoming Book: A Letter to the Asian American Church.
I also talked with Faith Chang to discuss the premise of and journey to publishing Peace Over Perfection: Enjoying a Good God When You Feel You’re Never Good Enough. Check out our interview and read my book review. SOLA Network’s Editor in Chief Heidi Wong also reviewed This Homeward Ache: How Our Yearning for the Life to Come Spurs on Our Life Today by Amy Baik Lee. Amy’s article Hot Air Balloons And The Posture Of Hope was recently featured on our website.
I plan to be at the AALC next week, so make sure to say hello! This newsletter is one of the many ways you can keep in touch with us. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. For more, check out my Asian American Worship Leaders Facebook group and TGIF Playlist on Spotify. You can reach me on Twitter and Instagram.
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Enter our giveaway! Thanks to Banner of Truth for providing, in partnership with @diveindigdeep, SOLA Network, and FCBC Walnut. 1 winner will receive these excellent books. Links open to my reviews:
What is Faith? What does the Bible say about our belief? In What is Faith, J. Gresham Machen answers one of the most fundamental questions about the Christian Gospel.
Gospel Life: How can Christians live out their faith? In Gospel Life, John Owen gives Christians biblical truth for growth and assurance in their walk with God. The book begins by defining faith, and Owen pays particular attention to acceptance. While demons can assent, they do not accept.
Articles From Around The Web
1. Duke Dillard: Human Adoption Is Like and Unlike God’s Adoption
“Scripture doesn’t sanitize the pain of life in a fallen world, even as it points us to hope and healing.”
2. Cameron Cole: Looking Heavenward Transforms Our Sorrow
“Our current citizenship truly becomes heaven the second we put our faith in Christ.”
3. Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra: Why a Drug Addict’s Bet Is Helping to Grow the Church in Southeast Asia
‘“We are building a ship,’ Massimo said. ‘But if God doesn’t blow the wind, it isn’t going anywhere. It depends on God. He has been gracious to us.’”
Asian American Leadership Conference 2024: “Writing the Next Chapter.” April 23-24, 2024, Orange County, CA. Registration and more info can be found at aalc.network.
The vision of this conference is to equip Asian-American leaders with gospel centered, contextual resources that will empower men and women for local church ministry. Our conference strategy is to equip leaders, platform voices, and connect with one another for life-giving relationships.
The theme of our conference is “Writing the Next Chapter: Empowering Asian American Voices for Gospel Ministry”. The Asian American church today is at a unique inflection point with leaders in diverse stations across multiple generations. This conference will be an opportunity to learn from these voices for the sake of continued and future Gospel work together.
Books, Podcasts, Music, And More
1. Zachary Lee: In ‘Civil War,’ What You See Is What You Try to Forget
The new dystopian thriller reminds viewers it’s not just what we witness that matters, but how.
2. 9Marks: Expositional Preaching Conference 2023
Watch 15 videos from the conference.
3. Aaron Lee: Related Works
Listen to our TGIF playlist on Spotify. Join my Asian American Worship Leaders Facebook group.
Our Books and Reviews page is your one-stop resource for all of your reading needs. It features Asian American authors and issues, recommendations, and interviews.
Featured This Week On SOLA Network
1. Aaron Lee: Peace Over Perfection: An Interview with Faith Chang
“I can have deep assurance that in the details of my life, even if I mess up, God is able to use what people mean for evil for good, and how much more than as I earnestly desire to seek Him and obey Him, will he be pleased to just show his grace in my life and in the lives of those that I care about?”
2. Heidi Wong: A Name for Our Longings: A Book Review of This Homeward Ache
How is it possible to miss a place to which you’ve never gone? In This Homeward Ache, Amy Baik Lee explores this idea by weaving personal essays with biblical truths.
3. Aaron Lee: Designing A Letter to the Asian American Church: An Interview with Jessica Lee
There’s definitely a place for creatives at church and for God! Keep refining your skills, practice, and find a style you love and just go for it.
4. TGIF: Roundup for April 12, 2024
How Is God’s Law Like Beautiful, Wide-Open Sky? / The Church Loses When Our Arts Communities Die / How to Find Joy in God’s Presence / Fully Known and Fully Loved: The Gospel’s Answer to Shame / A Lesson for American Evangelicals from the Global Church
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