The pandemic caught all of us by surprise and has limited our travels and our opportunities for being with people in person. Yet the all-wise and all-powerful God continues to be at work, helping us to be creative, and to take steps of faith as we try many things for the first time.
Principles for reaching second generation Chinese Americans—for parents and churches.
If we believe God's word is true, we should not shy away from letting second generation youth ask questions. If students are free to ask questions in a safe environment, and are given Biblical answers, their faith will grow.
The gospel of grace taught in the home and at church is vital for reaching Chinese American youth.
All youth face struggles as they grow up but 2nd generation young people have challenges specific to their situation.
We must talk about our God in a way that helps them see that he is real in our lives. We cannot pass on what we do not possess.
I learned that there was a great concern for the second and following generations of Chinese Americans, because so many were leaving the church, and not following the faith of their parents. This “silent exodus” has concerned many Chinese church leaders and families for decades and it is still occurring.
Life after China, or how I became the pastor of a Chinese church in Tucson.
"In the past three decades . . . [n]ew and healthy models of overseas Chinese churches and ministries have emerged. Yet the same questions remain. For every generation that has worked through the generational and cultural issues, another has just arrived, or is on the way." This book provides a means to revisit the these reoccurring questions in a new light.
Last week the World Economic Forum posted a short video titled “Where are the Largest Chinese Populations Outside of China?” Spoiler: Indonesia tops the list.
A message from Pastor Jin to the American church