This week we published pieces written by members of SOLA’s inaugural Young Writer’s Cohort, composed of college students and recent grads receiving mentorship to grow in their ability to express their faith through writing. The cohort members were given various prompts with the challenge to write an open letter to a specific recipient but one that would encourage and challenge a broader Christian audience. Read a short Q&A with a member of our editorial board, Soojin Park, who leads this initiative.
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 IVP for providing these books for our giveaway, in partnership with @diveindigdeep, SOLA Network, and FCBC Walnut. Links open to my reviews:
- How can you have confidence in the trustworthiness of the Word? In Light of the Word, Susan C. Lim shares how knowing the history of the Bible illuminates our faith.
- What does the doctrine of creation have to do with our daily lives? In The Beginning and End of All Things, Edward W. Klink III presents a biblical theology of creation and new creation.
- How did the Reformation impact the relationship between faith and the arts? Edited by Roger D. Henderson and Marleen Hengelaar-Rookmaaker, The Artistic Sphere presents the arts in Neo-Calvinist perspective.
Articles From Around The Web
1. Steven Lee: The Power of Praying Together
“We hear and see more of Christ through fellow believers, especially through their prayers. Praying with others is a gift God gives us for the benefit of our faith. It enlivens our minds, strengthens our hearts, and empowers our hands.”
2. Sandra Peoples: Why I’m Hopeful for the Future of Disability Ministry
“When Jesus cleared the temple, he removed barriers blocking the way for people with disabilities. He made a way for them to access him.”
3. Wendy Kiyomi: ‘Lord, When Did We See You in Foster Care?’
“Caring for foster children can be difficult—even devastating. It is also a revelation of the love God gives and expects of his people.”
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. Daniel Jung: Echo and Spiritual Ancestors
“The MCU series explores a form of kinship that should be familiar to followers of the Bible.”
2. Brianna Lambert: Add Another Piece to Your Collection
“Each of us spends our days creating art, no matter if we love to paint or not. The patient toil we spend at work, home, and in a simple hobby places one more piece of beauty into the world around us. This is what we were made for.”
3. Aaron Lee: Related Works
Book review: O Sacred Head, Now Wounded by Jonathan Gibson. 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: Clarity And Confidence: A Book Review Of “Light Of The Word” By Susan C. Lim
“How can you have confidence in the trustworthiness of the Word? In Light of the Word, Susan C. Lim shares how knowing the history of the Bible illuminates our faith.”
2. Ben Chow: Letters: To Christians On College Campuses Today
“Where the norm is to cancel and scorn people with views different from your own, we can instead be gracious and humble. In humility there is a doorway to sharing the gospel. Our peers crave what we have, a lasting hope and true justice. We ought to share that with them.”
3. Rosia Li: Letters: To Senior Pastors – What I Want You To Know About My Generation
“Wouldn’t it be fantastic to have a church culture where more families spontaneously invite young people into their homes and lives? And where students can train in the ministry of hospitality by example? Relational solutions require precious time and energy, yet the rewards are beyond measure. The church can play its part in solving this dire prognosis of isolation and lack of face-to-face real relationships within Gen Z’s hearts.”
4. TGIF: Roundup for January 26, 2024
A Word of Welcome to Fellow Asian Americans / 8 Encouraging Trends in Global Christianity for 2024 / Adoption Was Beautiful, Precious, and God-Ordained. Then I Adopted. / Heath Lambert’s Biblical Counseling and Common Grace / How Should Christian Writers Pursue Their Well-Being?
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General disclaimer: Our link roundups are not endorsements of the positions or lives of the authors.