December 13, 2022
Posts By: samuel.son@pcusa.org
October 14, 2022
Gospel and Inclusivity
June 8, 2022
Gospel and Inclusivity
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as Marks of the Church Practicing Inclusion by Samuel Son This article is the fourth of a continuing series on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Church. In the first and second article, we recalled how the values practiced intuitively in the early church were a response to their understanding that Jesus proved himself… Read more »
February 4, 2022
Mental Health and Asian Americans – A Reflection
Mental health and Asian Americans by Samuel Son, Presbyterian Mission Agency Recently, I attended an online conference titled, “Mental Health and Asian Americans: Context and Strategies for Faith Leaders” hosted by Center for Asian American Christianity at Princeton Theological Seminary. I am still processing my emotions. If it was a physical conference, I would have… Read more »
January 4, 2022
Gospel and Inclusivity
Real Diversity Begins with Leadership and Theology by Samuel Son [This article is the fourth of a continuing series on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Church. In the first and second article, we recalled how the values practiced intuitively in the early church were a response to their understanding that Jesus proved himself God’s… Read more »
August 11, 2021
Gospel and Inclusivity
Diversity — Why We Praise It, But Don’t Practice It by Samuel Son [This article is the third of a continuing series on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Church. In the first and second article, we recalled how the values practiced intuitively in the early church were a response to their understanding that… Read more »
April 20, 2021
Gospel and Inclusivity
Resurrection – The Announcement of a New Administration Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Why they are marks of the church and how we can restore these values in our congregations and mid-councils. By Samuel Son [This article is the second of a continuing series on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Church. In the first… Read more »
March 16, 2021
Gospel and Inclusivity
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Not Just a Trend but Marks of the Church by Samuel Son These days, every organization is coming up with a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion — commonly referred to as DEI —strategic plan. The hiring of diversity and inclusion executives has grown 113% in the last five years. As of… Read more »
February 10, 2021
Gospel and Inclusivity
Why Church? By Samuel Son Why?! It’s my children’s favorite word. And I have three of them! They love asking “Why?” Why is the sky blue? Why do we go to church on Sundays? Why do I have to play piano? At first, I thought, I’ve got philosophers! So, I answered their questions with great patience…. Read more »
June 19, 2020
Gospel and Inclusivity
Becoming an intercultural congregation One church’s story by Aart van Beek About eight months ago, I left a congregation after a 23-year ministry. I believe it is significant to underline that the congregation in question was made up of a culturally non-dominant group and even as the church succeeded in becoming multicultural, the… Read more »