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Print Resources:

		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

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