In Two Lunches, One Vision: CHCC and KALI at AALC, Helicon Kuan (CHCC and English Pastor for the Chinese for Christ Church in San Jose) and Daniel Jung (KALI and Associate Pastor for the Home of Christ Church in Cupertino) wrote reflections on their experiences at our Asian American Leadership Conference, specifically the two luncheons hosted by their respective groups.
In case you missed it, we published a recap and thanks for our 2024 Asian American Leadership Conference. We launched our new book, A Letter to the Asian American Church, at the conference. Find a sample, links to purchase, and a free discussion guide 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.
Aaron Lee, Editorial Curator
Enter our giveaway! Thanks to Michele Howe and Hendrickson Publishers for providing, in partnership with @diveindigdeep, SOLA Network, and FCBC Walnut. 2 winners will receive both of these excellent books! Links open to my reviews.
- The Humble Life: How did Jesus live a life of humility? In The Humble Life, Michele Howe helps you walk with Jesus through the Gospels.
- Serving as Jesus Served: How can we show love to a world that doesn’t seem to want it? In Serving as Jesus Served, Michele Howe helps with practical ways to love others.
Articles From Around The Web
1. Faith Chang: I Didn’t Want a Baby. I Wanted This Baby.
“Mourning miscarriage means acknowledging the particular life that’s been lost.”
2. Zane Pratt: The State of Global Missions in 2024
“Some places that were recently mission fields are becoming mission forces.”
3. Christopher Kou: Ecclesiology: What Do We Believe about the Church?
“Most importantly, undergirding all our efforts must be a love for the brethren—we must want unity. We must earnestly desire and pray for it, just as Jesus asked it of his Father.”
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. Zachary Lee: Blessed are the Stuntmen and Stuntwomen
“The Fall Guy reminds us that the kingdom of God needs both stars and below-the-line believers.”
2. Daniel Jung: Shogun’s Radical Depiction of Self-Sacrifice
“The period epic challenges viewers to consider how death can be an act of duty and love.”
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. Daniel Jung and Helicon Kuan: Two Lunches, One Vision: CHCC and KALI at AALC
We recognize that the SOLA Network not only serves as the ideal intersection between our two organizations during this current season, it continues to foster relationships among church leaders that will be vital as we determine the next chapter for the Asian American ministries we proudly and unapologetically lead.
2. Rosia Li: The (Non-Medical) Things I Learned From My First Year at Med School
“And so, I will work hard – but not for myself – but rather, to make Jesus’ name look really great, prioritizing treasures that last unto eternity rather than temporary worldly praise and success.”
3. Emily Law: “God, Why?”: Seeking God Amidst Uncertainty
“I pray as you go through or reflect on a season of suffering, you are provided the strength to consider more than just the pain; to be able to see God’s faithfulness and how he’s working and walking alongside you.”
4. TGIF: Roundup for May 10, 2024
5 Principles for Reading Herman Bavinck / Don’t Waste Your Season / Love is No Longer My God / Good News for Taylor Swift (and Other Tortured Poets) / Teach Teenagers About the Real Jesus: A Word for Youth Ministers About #goals
5. SOLA Network: TGIF Subscription
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