by Steve Park The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern. Proverbs 29:7 (NIV) I don’t like conflict. I also don’t like asking for things. Perhaps it’s my personality or my Korean family background that values politeness, but advocacy work is not [...]Read More
Half Half
by Dr. Sunny Sue Chang Jonas In 1992, May was officially designated as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.* As an Asian American, I am grateful to stand on the shoulders of those who identified as such before us and to stand alongside those who currently identify as Asian American. We [...]Read More
Communal Stories for Community Thriving
by Chandra Crane As a Mixed Thai-American minister working with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship in the Jackson Metro area, one of the things that first drew me to the Christian Community Development Association is the emphasis on listening to the community in which we are serving. Healthy [...]Read More
Doing Asian American Theology: Contextuality & Particularity
by Dr. Daniel D. Lee "At an Asian American conference, after presenting a survey of current scholarship on Asian American theology, the speaker asked the attendees, mostly Asian American pastors, Is this helpful? Do we need this? While the speaker phrased the question as one of usefulness, [...]Read More
Reflecting on Monterey Park
*Note: this piece was written before the violence that occurred in Half Moon Bay. We lament the violence that occurred there as well. Reflections by Sharon Fong Mo DEAR BELOVED COMMUNITY, As AAPIs in the CCDA, we are well aware of the recent mass shooting in Monterey Park, California had a [...]Read More
5 AAPI leaders in CCDA you need to know
AAPI month invites us to witness, celebrate, and connect with our Asian and Pacific Islander family. Meet the core group of leaders from our AAPIs in CCDA affinity network; they are committed to bridging and engaging in multilayered contexts. I hope you enjoy reading through these highlights and [...]Read More
Navigating an Intersectional Identity
I chatted recently with a friend, “Kristine,” who came back to teach and live in a western suburb of Chicago after visiting her home (not in America) and finishing her doctorate. We had a great time talking about work, church, family, names, etc. Our conversation reminded me of the honor it is to [...]Read More
We Belong Here, Get Used to Us
A Reflection By Dr. Sunny Sue Chang Jonas I had the unique opportunity to once talk with the governor of the Gyeonggi province (where Seoul is located), who is a colleague of my dad’s. He essentially offered during our shared meal, a chance for my husband and I to live in Korea for a short time, [...]Read More