School is back in session, so SOLA Network shared my new devotional for those who feel far away from God. We encourage you to send it to students or anyone who could use some comfort in Christ. Read the full article on our website, and you can subscribe to our Substack for future devotionals.
In case you missed it: We’re writing a book! We just announced our SOLA Network Book Project: Writing the Next Chapter of the Asian American Church. 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. More details coming soon. Registration for the conference is now open!
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Aaron Lee, Editorial Curator
Enter to win this outstanding book! Thanks to Reagan Rose for providing this book for our giveaway, in partnership with my newsletters for @diveindigdeep and FCBC Walnut. Is there more to stewardship than managing money? In Well Done, Reagan Rose shares a strategy for life stewardship. Read my review.
Articles From Around The Web
1. Jonathan Chan: The Way Our Landscapes Overlap
“The reconciliation promised in the person of Christ is revealed in moving toward the restoration of relationship with our lands. In a moment that portends profound ecological disruption, it is in this intertwining of affection for both the land itself, as well as those most poised to suffer from the climate crisis that new boldness must arise.”
2. Cameron Cole: Why Youth Group Involvement Is Down (and What to Do About It)
“When kids don’t attend consistently, it’s hard for youth ministers to connect relationally, build community, or disciple effectively.”
3. Cory C. Brock, James Eglinton, N. Gray Sutanto: The Necessity of Faith in Science
“Faith itself is an activity of the intellect, an act of thinking with consent, a deed of submission, of humility and lowliness…”
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. Heidi K. Wong: Only From Afar
A poem published at Ekstasis Magazine.
2. Tasha Jun: The Softer Side of Secret Invasion
“The MCU series turns on espionage and alien plots, but at its core lies a desire to be made perfect in love.”
3. Aaron Lee: Related Works
Book reviews: Well Done: A Strategy for Life Stewardship, Redeeming Productivity, and A Student’s Guide to Gaming by Reagan Rose. 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. Daniel K. Eng: Creating Unity Between Generations at Immigrant Churches: An Interview with Dr. Peter Cha
“This interview provides valuable insights into the Thriving Immigrant Church Initiative and the critical work being done to bridge generational gaps within immigrant congregations.”
2. Hayoung Oh: Why a Theology of Feasting Matters
“The biblical idea of feasting has made a significant shift in my personal understanding of eating as well as opportunities for church unity.”
3. Tom Sugimura: Why We Let the Youth Take Over a Sunday Service
“Our vision as a church is to make disciples who love Jesus, and this ministry starts when our children are young. We teach them and train them. We encourage and support families. We equip parents as the primary disciplers in the home. As we do so, we pray that this generation will faithfully serve the Lord even as we send them off to college, careers, and future marriages.”
4. Aaron Lee: 3 Glorious Comforts from the Wonderful Word of God
“The Word comforts God’s people with an invitation to come, a call to a restored relationship, and an exhortation to live with hopeful expectation.”
5. TGIF: Roundup for September 1, 2023
Escaping to Work / 3 Simple Ways to Reach College Students / Necessary Secrecy / A Tale of Two Cousins / Ten Authors for Your Soul
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General disclaimer: Our link roundups are not endorsements of the positions or lives of the authors.