In an ever changing world with increasing screen virtual reality time, there are so many challenges to parenting and discipling our children. What resources are out there? How can I faithfully steward the role I have been gifted as a parent? Starting next week, we’ll be releasing an article per week on Parenting. Here are some articles from our archives on parenting.
We’re writing a book! We believe it is time for SOLA Network to put in writing thoughts that would help the emerging generation of Asian American leaders and churches. Our book will launch at the 2024 Asian American Leadership Conference. Registration for the conference is open.
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Aaron Lee, Editorial Curator
Enter our giveaway! Thanks to The Good Book Company for providing these books for our giveaway, in partnership with @diveindigdeep, SOLA Network, and FCBC Walnut. Links open to my reviews:
- How can the church survive in an ever-increasingly secular society? In Futureproof, Stephen McAlpine shows how to live for Jesus in a culture that keeps on changing.
- How can a woman change the nation? K. A. Ellis’ biography on Fannie Lou Hamer introduces your children to the courageous woman who marched for dignity.
Articles From Around The Web
1. Morgan Lee: ‘Past Lives’ Is the Anti-‘Notebook’
“We’ve romanticized stories of destiny-driven love—even at the expense of fidelity. This Oscar-nominated drama shows the beauty of limits.”
2. Geoff Chang: Preaching Advice for Busy Pastors
“As pastors face a busy schedule, we must prioritize the preaching of the Word and give ourselves to preaching excellent, earnest, faithful sermons. Only then may we hope for God’s blessing upon our ministries.”
3. Todd Chipman: Take Up and Read, Take Up and Listen!
“Prioritize the printed page so that as you listen and follow along, even in a different translation, you can follow the broader flow of thought surrounding that portion of Scripture. Be blessed in the reading and hearing of God’s word!”
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. Pastors Talk Podcast: On Congregational Singing
Why do Christians sing? What kinds of songs should we sing at church? What is congregational singing? What does Colossians 3:16 mean? How can I help my church to sing?
2. Jared Kennedy: TGC Announces New Resource Hub for Pastors
“We aim to be an edifying friend to pastors and church leaders—and through them a friend to those they disciple.”
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. SOLA Network: Parenting Series Introduction
“In an ever changing world with increasing screen virtual reality time, there are so many challenges to parenting and discipling our children. What resources are out there? How can I faithfully steward the role I have been gifted as a parent?”
2. Aaron Lee: When Faith Becomes Sight: A Book Review of “Faith in the Wilderness”
“What can the Western Church learn from Chinese Christians? Edited by Hannah Nation and Simon Liu, Faith in the Wilderness presents words of exhortation from the Chinese Church.”
3. Aaron Lee: God Works Wonders: The Power of God in Your Personal Testimony
“It’s not about having a spectacular story, but a spectacular Savior. It’s not about how you were saved; it’s about who saved you. It’s not so much about your sins, but that you can become a son of God.”
4. Daniel Jung: Predation and Power in Asian American Churches: The Need for Peacemakers
“It is our collective imperative to recognize natural power imbalances, and represent the family of God in all we do and say; to be a house of worship that takes seriously the charge to be peacemakers, not just peacekeepers.”
5. TGIF: Roundup for February 9, 2024
“The Glorious Work”: Spurgeon’s Letter to the First College Missionary / What Immigrant and Majority-Culture Churches Can Learn from One Another / Can the Gospel Come in a Red Envelope?
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General disclaimer: Our link roundups are not endorsements of the positions or lives of the authors.