Rachael Lee Articles
Almost 200 Elderly Saved from Near-Homelessness Right Before Thanksgiving
There are millions of individuals and families struggling with low-income in the U.S., and a majority of those are of ethnic minority groups. Looking for affordable housing, especially for those who are not fluent in English, may seem an overwhelming challenge. However, when a team in the community ... Southern California Churches Give Thanks – and Play Some Friendly Football
Churches across the nation cut turkey and gave thanks this past Thanksgiving week, but once Thanksgiving was over, many also shook off their food coma to compete at Turkey Bowl during the weekend. A spin off of the Super Bowl, groups of churches in similar regions gather together in this annual ... Missionaries and Churches Must Focus Efforts in Building Leaders in Asian Countries
Though about 4.5 billion live in the continent of Asia, it remains today as one of the continents in which the people are hardest to reach. There are certain countries, including South Korea, Singapore, Japan, and the Philippines, in which the gospel can be freely preached and Christianity can be ... 'Glocal' Church Summit Challenges Church to Move Away from Traditional Ways of Outreach
Jesus gave the Great Commission as his last command before his ascent into heaven, and during his life on earth, emphasized that the greatest commandments are to love God, and to love our neighbors. As such, the church prioritizes and heavily focuses on missions, and has attempted throughout the ... "We Want to Make Our Students More Like Jesus"
“… to educate men and women to be the leaders to serve the church and to improve the world through the excellent programs of Christian higher education.” Such is the mission statement of Shepherd University. During a time in which standards in secular higher education are starting to move farther ... Korean Immigration Reform Advocates Join in the Push on Obama for Reform
As President Obama’s recent announcement that he will act unilaterally to carry out immigration reform has brought about a swirl of controversy, most of the attention has been pointed to the Latino population in the U.S. However, Asian immigration activists have been just as passionate about ... Announcement of Obama's New Immigration Plans Garners Mixed Reactions
President Obama made an announcement after the midterm elections a draft of new immigration plans that he has in mind, bringing about mixed reactions. His plans would allow millions of currently illegal immigrants a reprieve from being deported. The plan includes two measures of “deferred ... Asian Americans Hope to Build a Movement of Mentorship in Churches and Society
Relationships between older and younger people in an Asian setting tends to be considered in a negative light, and is thought to be stiff, hierarchical, and not very comfortable. However, church leaders have recognized that there is a need for relational and deep mentorship in order for the younger ... Thousands of Americans Gather to Intercede for the Nation
“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sins and will heal their land.” (2 Chronicles 7:14) With the heart of this verse, around 5,000 people of various ethnic ... After Two Years, Kenneth Bae Released from Detainment in North Korea
Kenneth Bae, who had been detained in North Korea’s labor camps for the last two years, was released on Saturday, along with Matthew Todd Miller. With the release of these two Americans, there are now no more Americans in captivity in North Korea. “We have been waiting for and praying for this day ...