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In Asian American Churches, Generational Differences Deter Young Leaders

by Dorcas Cheng-Tozun, Christianity Today, IL, July 30, 2024

Description

This article from Christianity Today reviews insights and applications from the 2024 National Survey of Asian American Congregational Leadership Practices. Taking the perspective that within the Asian American church, a lack of young leaders is informed not only by demographic shifts but also by unique generational and cultural differences, this article provides an introduction to the issues of communal identity, missional priorities, and pastoral succession that Asian American Christian leaders must attend to.

Features

  • Survey data
  • Interviews with Asian American Christian leaders
  • Links to related articles

Practical Applications

  • Share this article with a pastoral leader in your Asian American church to introduce them to common theological concerns young adults in your community might express.
  • Read this article with your church's lay leadership team to begin a discussion about how to best structure young adult leadership.

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