CHRISTIANITY DAILY

Dr. Alexander Jun Elected First Asian American Moderator of the PCA

Jul 06, 2017

Dr. Alexander Jun, the newly elected moderator of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), hopes his term will be one that contributes to continuing the denomination’s steps towards greater inclusion, diversity, and racial reconciliation.

For Churches Unable to Host Their Own, a Prayer Organization Offers Joint Summer Youth Retreat

Jun 19, 2017

For the second time, the Full Gospel Fasting Prayer Mountain, located in Romoland, CA, will be hosting a youth retreat for those youth in Korean immigrant churches that are not able to host their own summer youth retreats.

‘In Every Workplace, Jesus Is Lord’: SOLA Nexus Conference for Young Adults Takes Place for the First Time

Jun 16, 2017

Young adults from more than 40 churches gathered in Southern California for the first ‘SOLA Nexus’ Conference, organized by the SOLA Network, a group of Korean American pastors from nine local churches who have organized the SOLA Conference for college students for the past five years.

A Church and a Non-Profit Partner to Invest in the Community for the Long Run

Jun 15, 2017

A church and a non-profit joined hands to offer job skills training to youth and young adults in the Fullerton area. The six-week course, which ran from April to May, was the result of a collaborative effort between New Life Fullerton, the English-speaking congregation of a Korean immigrant church called New Life Mission Church, and Solidarity, a non-profit which serves low-income and inner city children and youth through various programs, including the program which New Life participated in, called Workforce Development.

Tens of Thousands Attend 'Harvest America' Evangelistic Event, with Almost 3,000 Committing to Christ

Jun 12, 2017

“Christ is the answer for all of your problems, and he can change your life,” said Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship to an audience of tens of thousands at the University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday.

Freedom in North Korea Is ‘Not Impossible; It Is Inevitable’

Jun 08, 2017

Several hundred people gathered at Saddleback Church from June 2 to 3 to learn more about a nation known to be one of the most severe violators of human rights and persecutors of Christians: North Korea.

Christian Dancers ‘Rise Up’ to Use Their Talents for Worship

Jun 08, 2017

A diverse line-up of almost 20 Christian dance performances were featured at a showcase that took place on May 27 at the Marsee Auditorium, located inside El Camino College.

Garrett-Evangelical Announces ‘Historic’ Promotion of Asian American Female to Full Professor

May 31, 2017

The Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, located on the campus of Northwestern University, announced earlier this month that it will be promoting an Asian American female to full professor for the first time in its 162-year history.

Asian American Pastors Share Stories and Encouragement at ‘Synergy Retreat’

May 31, 2017

Twenty-seven Asian American pastors gathered for a time of sharing and encouragement at what is known as the ‘Synergy Retreat,’ which took place from May 22 to 24 in Oceanside, CA.

‘Reclaiming’ the Story and Legacy of Kye Yong Kim, Founder of Young Nak

May 26, 2017

A team of Korean American leaders in ministry are aiming to “reclaim” and share the story of a Korean American pastor who they believe modeled the faith through his life and death.

Korean American Pastors Encouraged to Persevere in Ministry at National Korean American Pastors' Conference

May 24, 2017

“God has called you to his kingdom work. May you be encouraged. Stay the course. Don’t give up. Be tenacious.” Such were the words of encouragement given by Eugene Cho, lead pastor of Quest Church in Seattle, to a group of more than 50 Korean American pastors gathered at the National Korean American Pastors’ Conference (NKAPC), which took place from May 15 to 18 at New Life Fellowship in Bothell, WA.

How Can Asian American Christians Engage In Racial, Political Issues? Scholars Weigh In

May 17, 2017

For Asian American Christians, understanding ethnic identity is necessary to be able to more deeply understand and act on faith, politics, and justice, according to members of a panel who discussed these issues at Fuller Theological Seminary on Thursday.

Local Churches Partner to Host 'SOLA Nexus' Conference for Young Adults

May 17, 2017

Five years since the first SOLA Conference for college students took place, pastors from ten local churches in Southern California are working together to host the first SOLA Nexus, a conference for post-college young adults.

Westminster Seminary California Appoints Korean American Joel Kim as Fourth President

May 16, 2017

Westminster Seminary California’s board of trustees has announced that Joel Eunil Kim will be the next president following current president Robert Godfrey’s retirement.

ISAAC Gala Features Young Artists: ‘We Must Rediscover How Arts Will Be Used’

May 10, 2017

Five young poets and musicians graced the Echo Park area of Los Angeles with personal stories, graceful tones, and high-hitting notes on Thursday evening as they performed at ISAAC’s 11th annual Gala ArtFest.