Description
The Multi Asian Gathering is a mission movement of Asian leaders (clergy and laity) to celebrate our unity and uniqueness in mission and ministry in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS).
The purpose of the Multi Asian Gathering is to bring together Asian leaders from diverse Asian backgrounds, ethnicities and cultures in order to address common mission and ministry topics we face such as next-generation ministry, leadership development, theological education, church planting, discipleship, colloquy programs and cross-cultural missions. We desire to network and form meaningful relationships with all cultures and expand our interaction with LCMS leaders and entities.
Anyone who is engaged in or is interested in Asian mission and ministry is welcome to register for the Multi Asian Gathering. There is no additional cost for the Multi Asian Gathering, but participants should register for the Multiethnic Symposium, which includes a $50 registration fee.
Registration
Registration closes: April 8, 2022
The Multiethnic Symposium ends at 1 p.m. May 4, and the Multi Asian Gathering begins at 3 p.m. May 4.
Schedule
Wednesday, May 4
| TIME | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| 3 p.m. | Welcome and Opening Presentations Purpose of Multi Asian Gathering Presented by Dr. Terrence Chan, Pastor and Lead Missionary at Christ for All Nations Lutheran Church, San Francisco |
| 3:15 p.m. | Interactive Experience |
| 4:15 p.m. | Break with Refreshments |
| 4:30 p.m. | Introduction to Multi Asian Groups The following groups – Chinese, Hmong, Korean and Vietnamese – are reflective of the current launch team of the Multi Asian Gathering and will be presented by the launch team members. |
| 5:30 p.m. | Roundtable Conversation No. 1: Leadership in Asian Ministry Context 15-minute topic presentation followed by reflective group discussion |
| 6:30 p.m. | Multi Asian Gathering Dinner Banquet |
Thursday, May 5
| TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|
| 8 a.m. | Continental Breakfast |
| 9 a.m. | Opening Devotion |
| 9:15 a.m. | Roundtable Conversation No. 2: Next Generation Ministry 15-minute topic presentation followed by reflective group discussion |
| 10:15 a.m. | Break with Refreshments |
| 10:30 a.m. | Roundtable Conversation No. 3: Opportunities for Asian Ministry in the LCMS 15-minute topic presentation followed by reflective group discussion |
| 11:30 a.m. | Prayer and Conclusion |