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  Reaching Asian and Pacific Islanders

How did you become a Christian? When did you learn that God loves you? Now God calls us to carry the message of invitation. The need is urgent, because most Asian and Pacific Islanders are not familiar with Lutherans.

Available through Augsburg Fortress
800/328-4648
 
  Asian and Pacific Islander Ministry Strategy

A strategic plan for ministry among Asians and Pacific Islanders of the ELCA.

Available through Augsburg Fortress
800/328-4648


 
 

Lutheran Basics  

A concise 16 page, resource designed to provide readers with a clear overview of what it means to be Lutheran today.  Available in:
Cambodian
Chinese

Hmong
Indonesian

Japanese

Korean
Laotian
Thai and Vietnamese Languages
Price per copy: $2.49
Available through Augsburg Fortress
800/328-4648
 

  Leaflet Series

Who are the Lutherans?
Hmong
6-0000-2460-6

Vietnamese
6-0000-2459-2

Why join a Congregation?
Hmong
6-0000-2461-4

Vietnamese
6-0000-2459-2

The True God
Khmer
6-0000-2457-6

Martin Luther
Laotian
6-0000-2456-8

All leaflets are free, pay only shipping and handling.

Available through
ELCA Distribution
800/328-4648

 
  Sacred Sea, An Anthology of Asian Devotions and Prayers

This book is a gift from the Asian Lutheran community to the wider church. It offers you a full church calendar year of devotions by Asian Christian leaders from the United States.

Available through Augsburg Fortress
800/328-4648

 
 

Asian Spirit Journey, An Anthology of Devotions and Prayers

This book is a gift from the Asian Lutheran community to the wider church.

Available through Augsburg Fortress
800/328-4648





 

 

Welcome, Welcome: A Guide to Ministry with Asian Church Members

In the 21st century, we need more than ever to develop our awareness, knowledge, and skills in ministry across cultures. Welcome, Welcome offers an overview on how to make your English-speaking congregation a truly welcoming place for Asian people.

Available through Augsburg Fortress
800/328-4648
ISBN 6-0001-3312-X   $4.75/per copy

 

 

The Soaring Crane, Stories of Asian Lutherans in North America

This inspirational new book tells the story of Asian Lutherans in North America. A stirring witness to the work of the Holy Spirit in the church and the community.

Available through Augsburg Fortress
800/328-4648
ISBN 0-8066-4274-2   $15.99/per copy
 

 

Marginality: The Key to Multicultural Theology

In this work Jung Young Lee proposes a framework that justifies and undergirds development of contextual theologies without becoming itself dominating.

Available through Augsburg Fortress
800/328-4648
ISBN 0-8006-2810-1   $17.60/per copy
 

Staff
 

The Rev. Pongsak Limthongviratn, Director for Asian and Pacific Islander Ministries, Multicultural Ministries.
Phone: 800/638-3522 x-2834 Email: plimthon@elca.org

Other Contacts:
 

The Rev. Peter Y. Wang, President, Association of Asians and
Pacific Islanders - ELCA.
Truth Lutheran Church
110 S. Washington Ave.
Naperville, IL 60540
Email: Pywang@aol.com


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Related  Links

The ELCA Multicultural Ministries
 

Asian and Pacific Islander Ministry Strategy.
 

"What Are Your Needs?" An article in Lutheran Partners describing the way in which Addressing pertinent needs was one route in helping to fashion an Asian ministry in an Anglo congregation.
 

 

ELCA Lutheran Youth Organization Multicultural Youth Advisory Committee Asian American Community Representatives: David Foley and Mai Doua Her
 

The Lutheran World Federation Asia and Pacific Member Churches
 

Multicultural Bibles
 

Chinese/English Bible from Augsburg Fortress
 

Synopsis of the Asian Ministry Strategy plan in several different Asian languages
 

Ready-to-use information on more than 75 countries that you can use to learn more about the world in which we live. There are maps, country descriptions, prayer ventures, crafts, recipes and more provided for each country.
 

 
 

 
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