Comments on: speaking on Asian American churches

By: Charles Lee

Charles Lee — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 22:57:06 +0000

Hey DJ,

I would enjoy conversation about some of the following topics:

- Social Justice in the context of Asian American Ministry (Discussion about theological perspectives and practices)
- Movement Towards Multi-Culturalism and the Limits of an “Asian-American” Label
- Conversation about Emerging and Emergent and its Implications (if any) in the Asian American Context
- Viral Leadership and Discipleship (Possible?)
- Challenges Unique to Asian American Churches
- Best Practices on Vocational Integration with Faith and Mission

These are just a few thoughts on the top of my head… I hope I can attend.
Charles

By: Bumble

Bumble — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 15:22:56 +0000

You should have put out a Facebook invitation on this… I am arranging my schedule to be there. Man, you talked about Peet’s Coffee down the block from my church and we could not even get together yet

By: Reyes-Chow

Reyes-Chow — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 14:14:23 +0000

Sounds good. “Provactive” is my middle name. Hope it goes well.

By: djchuang

djchuang — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 12:20:17 +0000

Bruce, I can sure count on you for provocative questions If this comment thread stays dormant and I don’t hear much else, I may well just have to take it in a more exploratory and speculative direction and raise those questions!

By: tom steers

tom steers — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 15:00:55 +0000

thanks for getting the word out on this
amazing and important event….!

tom

By: Reyes-Chow

Reyes-Chow — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 19:37:09 +0000

DJ – Looks like a wonderful opportunity. I always feel that as part of “the family” at these events one is given a great change to ask questions that might not be able to be pushed. I would think asking questions that force people to be intentional about their ministry are important. Here are two questions that I would be interested in hearing some response and reflection.

- What does the Postmodern Asian American congregation look like? Is that even a reality?
- Does ethnicity/culture trump political and theological perspectives?
- How how, will, should and/or can mono-cultural congregations transition to be pan-asian or multicultural?

Just a few quick thoughts. Look forward to hearing how it goes.