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How do we read the Bible as Asian Americans? How do the family stories in Scripture—with all their beauty and brokenness—speak to our own experiences?
At a time when Asian American Christians are navigating the profound challenges of migration, intergenerational conflict, and cultural displacement, the Biblical Theology in Asian America Conference offers a groundbreaking space for exploring Scripture in ways that deeply resonate with these lived realities.
This isn’t your typical academic conference. We are creating space for pastors, teachers, and ministry leaders to encounter the Bible with both theological depth and emotional honesty.
This Year’s Focus: Family Stories That Mirror Our Own
We are diving into the complex family dynamics woven throughout the Old Testament—stories that often feel remarkably familiar to those of us navigating life between cultures. Think about Jacob and Esau’s rivalry, the silence surrounding Dinah’s trauma, or Ruth’s journey as an immigrant daughter-in-law. These aren’t sanitized Sunday school narratives; they are messy, complicated, and deeply human stories that resonate with the realities many Asian American families know well.
This conference pairs rigorous biblical scholarship with psychological insight. You will hear from Old Testament scholars who understand the Hebrew text alongside marriage and family therapists who work directly with Asian American communities. Together, they will help us discover how Scripture speaks not just to our minds, but to our hearts shaped by migration, cultural adaptation, and the ongoing work of generational healing.
What Makes This Conference Different
We know ministry and family life are complex, and we’re committed to offering both practical tools and deep theological reflection. We are making room for the realities that many of us live with daily: the pain of misunderstood children and disappointed parents, the weight of cultural expectations, the grief of languages and traditions lost or never fully learned. We believe Scripture has something profound to say about these experiences—not by erasing the difficulty, but by meeting us in it with wisdom, hope, and concrete pathways forward.
Who Should Attend?
This conference is designed for Asian American pastors, ministry leaders, counselors, and anyone seeking to integrate their faith with their cultural experience in deeper ways. Whether you’re preaching regularly, leading small groups, or simply trying to understand how Scripture speaks to your own family’s story, you’ll find resources and community here.
This interdisciplinary, public-facing event is uniquely designed to bridge biblical scholarship, pastoral theology, and mental health—equipping and empowering faith leaders to engage Scripture thoughtfully and pastorally within their own communities.
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