Rachael Lee Articles
Asian American Ministers, Artists, Activists Dialogue on Intersection of Faith and Culture
The Asian American Initiative at Fuller Theological Seminary hosted its first all-day conference on Saturday exploring Asian American identity, and how it relates to an individual's understanding of the gospel. In particular, the conference aimed to examine that intersection through the lens of pop ... InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Appoints First Asian American President
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA, a college campus ministry with chapters in over 640 campuses, has announced on Monday that Tom Lin will become its next president, making him the first Asian American to serve in the position. His term will begin on August 10. Obama Administration Directs Schools to Allow Students to Use Facilities According to Gender They Identify With
The Obama administration directed schools across the country on Friday to allow students to use facilities such as bathrooms and locker rooms according to the gender they identify with, or risk losing federal funding. Korean American Pastors' Conference: 'We Don't Want Any Pastor to Feel Isolated or Alone'
A conference for second generation Korean American pastors sponsored by the PCUSA’s Racial and Ethnic Ministries Department started off on May 9, and will conclude on Thursday around noon (EST). The conference took place in Orlando, Florida. 'Synergy' Retreat Offers Time of 'Mutual Learning and Encouragement' for Pastors
A group of Asian American pastors of various backgrounds gathered in Oceanside, CA this week for an annual retreat called 'Synergy,' during which pastors shared their insights and experiences on the topic of leadership. Korean Christians on National Day of Prayer: 'As Long as There Are People Praying for This Nation, There Is Hope'
As about 47,000 gatherings were reported to have taken place on Thursday, some 300 Korean Christians also gathered in Fullerton, CA on Thursday evening to commemorate the annual National Day of Prayer and to intercede for the elected officials, schools, families, and laws of the country. Five Churches, One Team: South Bay Local Churches Come Together for Overseas Mission
Young adults from five different churches in the South Bay will form one team to embark on a mission trip together this summer. The mission team of about 25 consists of members from Shalom Presbyterian Church, South Bay Mission Church, Crosslife (the English ministry of Gardena Presbyterian ... PCA's Coalition of Korean Churches Hosts Fifth Annual Forum for EM Pastors
The Presbyterian Church of America’s Coalition of Korean Churches, also known as PCA-CKC, hosted its fifth annual forum for English-speaking pastors, this year at Siloam Korean Church of Atlanta. Over 50 pastors from various places throughout the country attended this year’s forum. 'SOLA Conference' Reminds Collegians of Hope in the Gospel in the Midst of Brokenness
Hundreds of mostly Korean American college students from over 50 different churches in Southern California gathered at New Life Community Church in Artesia from April 15-16 for the fourth annual SOLA Conference, a conference for collegians co-hosted by several Korean American and Korean immigrant ... Glendale Assures It Will Not Turn Its Back on 'Comfort Women' Grandmothers
Members of the Glendale City Council have made comments during its Tuesday evening city council meeting in support of the Korean ‘comfort women,’ who were victims of sexual slavery in World War II, in response to backlash from Korean American activists.