What I'll Miss (And Not Miss) About the Asian American Church
There are things I’ll miss about the Asian American Church and there are some other things I won’t miss. In this post, I detail a few of my thoughts.
What Does A Pastor Experience When Leaving a Church?
What does a pastor experience when transitioning out of a church? In this post, I share a few of my own experiences in the midst of my own transition.
So What Was It Like Being Married to Someone Pursuing Medicine?
My wife’s 10 year journey through medical school and residency has come to an end. In this post, I share my perspectives on the rigors and rewards of the medical pursuit.
When I Don't Experience the Gospel
I don’t always experience the gospel. I know the gospel is the most important news in the world but it’s not always real for me. This post serves to encourage those who feel the same way.
The Lead Pastor Every Associate Wants
In this post, I discuss contributing factors made by lead pastors which aid and support their associates.
How Does Your Bible Affirming Church Talk About Homosexuality?
If someone who grew up in your church experienced Same-Sex Attraction, how would they synthesize the Christian faith with their experiences? If a gay couple attended your church, what would be their conclusion of the gospel and their lifestyle? In this post, I suggest a few unhelpful ways Bible-believing churches talk about homosexuality with a few other considerations.
5 Considerations for the Present Asian-American Church
In my previous post, I gave 5 future predictions on the Asian-American (AA) church. In this post, I give 5 considerations for the present evolving and growing AA church.
5 Predictions on the Future Asian American Church
The Asian American church has experienced changes in the last few decades. But what are the future changes to come? In this post, I detail five predictions I believe await the near distant horizon of the Asian American church.
How An Associate Pastor Can Flourish
Associate pastors are an important part of church staff, but it’s not an easy position to navigate. In this post, I detail some practices I believe will be helpful for associates to flourish.
Gifts From My Mother
No mother is perfect but if we pay close attention, we may be able to see the unique tangible and intangible gifts moms gives to their child. This is a personal account of some of the gifts my mom gave me.
How To Turn Off Your Church From Your Mission Trip
There are fewer things better than seeing young people mobilized for overseas missions trips. However, there may be ways missions teams and individuals could exercise greater wisdom to maximize support from their local church.
Be Careful Who You Choose As A Mentor
Mentorship is important. But mentorship relationships can be more complicated than meets the eye. This post seeks to explore why that's the case.
What Every Preacher Needs To Know (The Preaching Voice)
Every preacher wants to be effective. We pay attention to the usual issues, but what if there's something else fundamental to our preaching effectiveness?
Why Did My Pastor Leave?
Pastors can leave their church and it can be a confusing thing for people. Why do pastors leave? In this post, I try to uncover this nuanced and complex situation.
Why Pastors Can Get Disillusioned By Church
Pastors who love the church can get disillusioned by church too. In this post, I tackle some of the unique challenges pastors face which can create a melting pot of challenges.
Why Your Asian-American Pastor Won't Be Famous
Asian-American pastors and church leaders who serve in an Asian-American church hit a ceiling when it comes to their influence. In this blog, I give my reasoning.
Why Some Friendships End
A friendship can come to an end and it can be very painful. Though some endings are tragic, there may be more than meets the eye. This post seeks to widen the lens to help the reader understand why some friendships conclude.
Difficult Friendship Realities That Make Them Worth It
Friendship is challenging. But perhaps there are hidden benefits underneath these challenges that make friendship worthwhile. This is part 2 of the series "Redeeming Friendship."
Why Are So Many Christians Bad at Friendship?
Many Christians are really good at friendship. Many other Christians are not very good at friendship. If the Christian gospel says Christians are befriended by God, why does this dissonace exist?
The 22 Types of College Students In Your Church
There are different types of churches for college students. But there are also different types of collegians in churches. Here's a lighthearted caricature of a few of them.