This week we continued sharing our content from SOLA Conference 2021. This year’s conference theme is “Witness,” and we hope to equip the local church to be a compelling witness despite our divisive and divided society and culture. All videos and transcripts are available on our website.
We also introduced two new members of the SOLA Council this week. Will Chang is the founding and senior pastor of New Life Presbyterian Church of Orange County. Aaron Chung is the founding pastor of Exilic in NYC. Please pray that each council member will bring humble leadership to the SOLA Network.
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Articles From Around The Web
1. Thomas Hwang: Spiritual Abuse: Why the Asian Church Needs to Talk About This Problem
“It’s unbelievable how often spiritual abuse takes place within the church and Christian organizations. But since it’s not really talked about – especially in Asian Christian circles – people don’t really recognize it or even see it as a problem.”
2. Kevin DeYoung: The Most Important Decision You’re Probably Not Thinking About
“Of all the decisions you’ll face this year, the most important one may be whether you get up and go to church on the very first Sunday when no one is there to make sure that you go to church.”
3. Jonathon Van Maren: The dark, enduring legacy of Friends
“TV sitcoms tell stories; stories have storytellers. The cast and crew of Friends wanted to push the envelope, knowing that TV is frequently a feedback loop that not only reflects culture but also drives, shapes, and informs it.”
Books, Podcasts, Music, And More
1. Jackie Jia Chyi Hwang: Outreach to Indonesian domestic workers in Singapore: Understanding partnerships in diaspora mission between church and parachurch organizations
“The existence of a church–parachurch network for diaspora mission to Indonesian domestic workers offers a fresh perspective on the possibilities for church–parachurch partnership in Singapore and beyond. The four themes that characterize this network are: (1) a common vision; (2) generosity in resources; (3) camaraderie in partnership; and (4) collaboration for improvement.”
2. Ask Pastor John: A Better Promise for Serial Daters
Serial dating, if left unconquered, often turns into serial marriage. So, what hope does Jesus offer to those addicted to the pleasures of a new relationship?
3. Aaron Lee: Related Works
Book Reviews: From Weakness to Strength by Scott Sauls, Giving Thanks for a Perfectly Imperfect Life by Michele Howe. Like our TGIF playlist on Spotify. Join my Asian American Worship Leaders Facebook group.
Featured This Week On SOLA Network
1. Esther Chung-Kim: Gaining a Voice: The Asian American Church in Context
“It is time to create space for these distinct contributions from various Asian American Christian leaders addressing a variety of issues through the amazing American Christian vantage point.”
2. Sharon Kim: A Bigger Asian American Dream: An Interview
“I would love to see Asian American Christians dream big dreams, and trust God, obey God, and experience the miracle-working, multiplication power of God.”
3. Hannah Chao: Introducing Two New SOLA Council Members
“Please pray that each council member will bring humble leadership to the SOLA Network.”
4. Michael Lee, PJ Tibayan, Bobby Scott, Scott Sauls: Race, Gospel, and the Local Church, Part 2: Stories of Hope
“Justice is a process.”
5. Michael Lee, PJ Tibayan, Bobby Scott, Scott Sauls: Race, Gospel, and the Local Church, Part 1: Ministering in 2020
“The divisive sin amongst Christians and churches in America is the unintentional, yet inevitable, indifference toward our African American neighbors.”
6. TGIF: Roundup for May 28, 2021
How the Rise of Anti-Asian Hate, Covid and Cancel Culture All Meet at the Foot of the Cross / 6 Sins That Enable Abuse / In a World of Narratives, Be Radically Committed to Reality
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