About
We raise up the next generation of spiritual leaders by providing intersectional learning spaces that bridge the academy, church, and community.
OUR MISSION
ISAAC exists to bridge the academy, church, and community to raise culturally- rooted spiritual leaders led by a team of scholars, pastors, and civic leaders. Under the 3TS (Transcribe, Translate, and Transmit) of spiritual legacies, we create a third intersectional space of learning. We provide Asian American faith leaders tangible leadership skills to advance mission of churches and institutions.
OUR PURPOSE
ISAAC (The Innovative Space for Asian American Christianity) creates 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.
We publish the annual journal ChristianityNext, resources by, of, and for Asian Americans and others, and tell our collective stories through our podcast and PastoraLab cohorts, and the National Survey on Asian American Congregational Leadership.
Our Three Ts
Transcribe
People whose intellectual and historical knowledge is unrecorded remain marginalized, and therefore, each generation perpetually pioneers without any bridge to connect generational wisdom and legacies. ISAAC commits to transcribing Asian American Christian issues and histories through journals and resource books in paperback and online.
Translate
In transcribing the generational wisdom and legacies, it is imperative to translate across Ethnicity, Generation, and Gender (EGG). The previous generation’s wisdom does not entirely translate to the next generation. It is up to each ethnic group, generation, and gender to translate them to their unique contexts.
Transmit
Creating an intersectional learning space is crucial in transmitting knowledge and practices across EGG. Inclusive and diverse knowledge and representations enrich learning in contrast to homogeneous knowledge and practices. Daring to see realities and Christianity from multiple lenses provides learning at its best.
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