Posted in reflections, tagged community, questioning God, trials on April 30, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
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By Wendy Choy-Chan
Sadly, it was also a fever day for her, as we had failed to rid her of the nasty fever that had started two days ago. (more…)
Posted in reflections, women ministers, tagged belonging, community, role models on January 29, 2013 | 2 Comments »
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Three little sisters from the neighborhood sit in a row beside me, stealing glances at me during worship. When I clap, they clap. When I look down to smile at them, they smile back at me. When I turn my attention to the worship leader and the lyrics on the screen, they try to do the same, but I can feel the gaze of the youngest one, still on me. (more…)
Posted in reflections, tagged calling, community, flourishing, identity, telling our stories on January 2, 2013 | 2 Comments »
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By Debbie Gin
Perhaps it’s because I’m a Sci-Fi nut, but I’ve always dreamed of how the future will look. Some call people who think like that “Futurists.” Okay, I’ll own that. Perhaps the most fascinating topic-to-date for me is the so-called “Singularity.” (more…)
Posted in reflections, tagged community, healing, self-care, sustainability on September 18, 2012 | 7 Comments »
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“Make sure to use self-care!”
This is a frequently used exhortation in the Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) community, and it has quickly become a catchphrase in regular conversation among the colleagues in my cohort–though, all we end up saying to get the message across is, “self-care!” (more…)
Posted in reflections, tagged community, elderly, globalization, individualization, isolation, technology on June 26, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
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By Young Lee Hertig
My recent visit to Korea alarmed me about how fast Korean society has changed into one of the most wired countries in the world. Steve Jobs changed human behavior forever! Digital streaming is readily available even in the subways. People’s eyes were glued to their iPhone screens, their ears plugged with headphones. Hence, even a public space like the subway is highly individualized with no human interaction in a country that was once all about community. Undoubtedly, it offers convenience and efficiencies beyond what the U.S. offers at the moment. (more…)
Posted in reflections, tagged community, culture, identity, integrity, shifting self on February 28, 2012 | 5 Comments »
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By Debbie Gin
You may have heard the saying, “Integrity is how you carry yourself when no one is looking.” While I mostly agree with this view, I have recently wondered whether it is enough. What I mean is, I wonder whether it is too self-directed, too individualistic, and perhaps too short-term. Let me explain with an anecdote.
Recently, I guest-lectured for a class on leadership, and I was specifically asked to exegete a biblical passage about a woman character through the lens of leadership. In the session, I proceeded to show how skillfully Ruth “shifted self” in order to meet the needs of the specific communities she entered (more…)
Posted in spotlight, tagged community, finding one's voice, flourishing, raising a family, self-care, social justice, success-driven, sustainability, urban ministry on August 30, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Maria Liu Wong is the dean of City Seminary of New York, as well as a doctoral candidate of Teachers College at Columbia University. Her focus of study is Asian American, West Indian, African, and Asian women leaders in theological education. Maria is a mom of two kids with one on the way, and married to a great husband who supports her in all her endeavors.
What are your ministry passions?
My passion is for bridge-building and bringing resources to the under-resourced. I started out working in the Bronx with Teach for America, working in an inner city setting. Later, I worked in Ethiopia, and I am now part of a non-profit, humanitarian organization. Social justice issues are very critical for me, and working in the city brings all those things together. (more…)
Posted in spotlight, testimonies, women ministers, tagged community, mentorship, truth-telling on November 23, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Hannah Lee is currently serving as Children’s Pastor at Korean Church of Southwest Los Angeles. She also participates in a ministry called InnerChange in downtown LA, and works part-time at a missionary organization called KIBI (Korea-Israel Bible Institute). She recently received a masters degree in the School of Intercultural Studies at Fuller Theological Seminary. In her spare time, Hannah enjoys singing, dancing, hip-hop, and photography, especially photographing food. (more…)
Posted in asian american women in ministry, women in leadership, women ministers, tagged community, empowerment, gratitude, support on September 7, 2010 | 6 Comments »
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By Joy Wong
Not long ago, a friend from seminary told me that it was the opinion of congregants in his Asian American church that those opposed to having women in ministry leadership were not those of older generations, but rather the younger generations. It was disheartening to hear. (more…)
Posted in Beverly, testimonies, tagged caretaker, childhood, community, empowerment, family, friendships, healing, identity, mental health, mentorship, parents, peacemaker, professional network, psychology, support on August 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
(left to right) Tita Valeriano, Grace Choi Kim, and Beverly Chen
by Beverly Chen
I met many challenges as the oldest child of immigrant parents. One of the major challenges was being forced to take on parental responsibilities for my younger sister because my parents were busy working long hours at their restaurant. (more…)
