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Welcome to the Innovative Space for Asian American Christianity

Bridging the Academy, Church, and Community to Raise Culturally-rooted Spiritual Leaders

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PastoraLab

This program provides an ecumenical / intergenerational learning space for AA women faith leaders to reflect on their experiences through a field-based hermeneutic that embraces their personal and social identities.

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Thriving Congregations Initiative

An educational program directed at strengthening national cohorts of Asian American church leaders. This one-year program will fill in gaps that are often overlooked in seminary training to address the unique challenges that Asian American Churches face in their congregations.

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Podcast

The podcast, “When Women Preach…” highlights women preachers from AAPI and Latinx faith communities. In order to create a more equal pulpit, we talk about experiences and resources that prepare women of color to preach effectively.

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Rev. Dr. Young Lee Hertig

Since 2006, the Innovative Space for Asian American Christianity has provided research and resources for scholars and church leaders who engage Asian American Christians. Today, ISAAC continues to raise culturally-rooted spiritual leaders led by a team of scholars, pastors, and civic leaders.

We create a third space of learning where leaders in the academy, church, and community can collaboratively advance the development of Asian American faith leaders. Based on mutual learning and empowerment, we provide mentorship and seminars on tangible leadership skills that advance institutions and communities. 

Your contributions ensure that our organization continues to provide resources, data, mentorships, and more to our Asian American Christian community.

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Diana Shing

OUR TEAM

We value creativity, collaboration, grit, and a commitment to serving the needs of the Asian American Christian community. 

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Joana Choi

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Melinda Kasper

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Join our Community

Our newsletters are curated monthly to highlight ways you can get involved, upcoming events, and program updates. Find out the many ways you can support in the development of Asian American faith leaders.

Collaborative Partnerships

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