We are releasing new episodes of our conference interviews on Wednesdays and Fridays for the next several weeks. You can find the interviews at our YouTube, AALC Page, or on our Podcast.
This week we focused on women in ministry. Soojin Park and Ruth Chou Simons talked about Being Asian American Women in Ministry (YouTube, Podcasts), and Heidi Wong and Cathy Chang discussed Theological Education for Women in Ministry (YouTube, Podcasts). For related reading, check out our new book A Letter to the Asian American Church at sola.network/book.
It was great to see so many of you at our AALC. Let’s keep in touch on Twitter and Instagram. For more, check out my Asian American Worship Leaders Facebook group and TGIF Playlist on Spotify. This newsletter is one of the many ways you can stay connected with SOLA Network. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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What does a relationship with Jesus really look like for women? In Gospel-Shaped Womanhood, Sarah Rice shows how losing yourself and finding your identity in Christ changes everything. This book will help you see that identity in Christ is the only stable and lasting foundation upon which to build a life. Read my full review.
Articles From Around The Web
1. Paul Carter: No, I Will Not Stop Calling The Church A Family
“The fact that there isn’t a verse that says: “The church is a family” is irrelevant. There isn’t a verse that says “God is a Trinity” either, but “Trinity” is the perfect word to describe what the Bible says about the inner relations of the Godhead and likewise, the word “family” is the perfect word to describe what the Bible says about the relationships that characterize life in the church.”
2. Dorcas Cheng-Tozun: In Asian American Churches, Generational Differences Deter Young Leaders
“Survey: Majority Asian churches are half as likely to have leaders under 30.”
3. Faith Chang: All We Have Left Undone
“God knows your frame and the particular limitations that he has given you.”
Will you join us in embracing the call for the Asian American Church? The collective voices in our new book argue that there is underappreciated beauty, diversity, joy, benefit, and place for the Asian American church. Asian American leaders need to joyfully embrace the call to serve the Asian American church, not only for the emerging generation but for the broader church. Find a sample, links to purchase, and a free discussion guide at sola.network/book.
Books, Podcasts, Music, And More
1. Brett McCracken: Quality Christian Music: 15 Artists to Watch
“Contrary to some stereotypes of Christian music, the genre (especially if you look beyond Christian radio) is full of musical creativity and fresh artistry.”
2. Terrence Shay: It Takes a Church to Disciple Kids
In this breakout session from TGC’s 2023 conference, Terrence Shay emphasizes the distinct roles of home and church in disciple making, with parents as primary disciple makers and the church providing a supportive community.
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. AALC24: Theological Education for Women in Ministry (YouTube, Podcasts)
Heidi Wong (Executive Director, Exilic Church) and Cathy Chang (New Life Counseling Center Director, New Life Presbyterian Church).
2. Aaron Lee: Rescued and Redeemed: A Book Review of “Ruined Sinners to Reclaim”
What does Scripture say about sin, and how can it best be understood and articulated today? Ruined Sinners to Reclaim explores the depths of human sinfulness and the boundless grace of God.
3. AALC24: Being Asian American Women in Ministry (YouTube, Podcasts)
Soojin Park (Events Manager, TGC) and Ruth Chou Simons (Author, Now and Not Yet).
4. E.L Sherene Joseph: Do I Still Need the Multiethnic Church?
“While strategy, planning and training is helpful, we need to be able to learn from those in our local community and build friendships and relationships. It needs to be more organic than top-down teaching.”
5. TGIF: Roundup for July 26, 2024
The Kind of Church Exiles Need / Is God Calling Me to Obscurity or Influence? / How Sweet! / Anxiety Needs A Friend: Inside Out 2 Reflections / Plunder the Egyptians: Read Pagan Classics
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