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Aaron Lee, Editorial Curator
Enter to win! Thanks P&R Publishers for providing these books for our giveaway, in partnership with my newsletters for @diveindigdeep and FCBC Walnut. Reviews in the section below.
Articles From Around The Web
1. Isabel Ong: As Asian American Christians Decline, Most ‘Nones’ Still Feel Close to Religion
“New Pew survey of 7,000 adults explores the beliefs and practices of Christians, Buddhists, Hindus, and Muslims and their affinity to Confucianism and Daoism.”
2. Daniel Im: A Brief History of Movements
“A vision for church multiplication and disciple making transcends generations and serves as an honoring legacy to the glory of God that stands the test of time.”
3. Tom Sugimura: Counseling in the Community of the Local Church
“Help may sometimes be found outside the church but must never be found apart from the church. For this reason, healthy church members find it normal to care for and to counsel one another with God’s Word. In Hebrews 10, we witness three ways to cultivate a godly community for counseling.”
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. Brett McCracken: ‘The Mission’ Documentary Revisits the John Allen Chau Controversy
“For Christian audiences inclined to share Chau’s passion for overseas missions and fulfilling the Great Commission, The Mission might be frustrating to watch at times. But it can spur helpful discussions for Christian churches, students, and missionaries alike.”
2. 9Marks: Church Planting Roundtable: Counting the Cost
“Church planting, in one sense, is just like any other pastoring. Yet it also forces pastors to deal with unique situations. Would-be planters, therefore, should count the cost and prepare accordingly.”
3. Aaron Lee: Related Works
Book reviews: Wayward Children: Finding Peace and Keeping Hope by Stuart W. Scott, Midnight Mercies: Walking with God Through Depression in Motherhood by Christine M. Chappell, and Remade: Embracing Your Complete Identity in Christ by Paul Tautges. Listen to our TGIF playlist on Spotify. Join my Asian American Worship Leaders Facebook group.
Our new Books and Reviews page is your one-stop resource for all of your reading needs. It features Asian American authors and issues, book recommendations, and interviews.
Featured This Week On SOLA Network
1. Hannah Chao: How To Prevent Pastors from Falling: An Interview with Dr. Benjamin Shin
The most common threats to pastors today, how to project whether a leader will be okay in the long run or is in danger of failing, and how to help pastors in Asian or Asian American contexts.
2. Steven Siu: An Apologetic for Ethnic Heritage Churches
“God has and continues to use ethnic heritage churches missionally and intergenerationally, and to provide a spiritual home for ethnic minorities and others.”
3. Daniel K. Eng: A Ministry of Refreshment
“Can you be the bringer of benefit to someone? Perhaps you can be diligent in encouraging someone, even if it’s difficult. There are heavenly rewards in store for those who do.”
4. Aaron Lee: Connected in Christ: A Book Review of “The Gift of the Outsider” by Alicia J. Akins
“How can outsiders find a home in the church? In The Gift of the Outsider, Alicia J. Akins writes what living in the margins teaches us about faith. In just over 200 pages, this book celebrates the blessings found in unbelonging while calling Christians to love and listen to the outcasts of this world.”
5. TGIF: Roundup for October 13, 2023
An Appreciation for Our Pastors / Don’t Ever Give Up: Confessions Of A Pastor With A Past / Being A Pastor’s Kid / Pray Big (Free Audiobook) / The Legacy of Sovereign Joy (Free eBook)
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General disclaimer: Our link roundups are not endorsements of the positions or lives of the authors.