Centre for Asian Christianity

28/05/2026

We’re pleased to have Daniel Lee as our keynote speaker for the 2026 Asian Ministry Conference!

Daniel is the founding Academic Dean of Fuller’s Asian American Center. Serving in various leadership roles since 2010, he has been the key force behind the Center and the Asian American Initiative before that. He has also taught theology and Asian American studies at Fuller since 2015.

In this short clip, Daniel shares about one of the key themes he’ll be exploring at the conference: how the different aspects of who we are, our culture, identity, experiences, and ministry context, connect with the gospel and shape everyday ministry.

These are not just abstract theological questions. They affect how we disciple, lead, preach, care for people, and serve in Asian-Australian ministry contexts.

If you are a second-generation pastor, lay leader or ministry worker, or thinking through contextual ministry more deeply, we would love for you to join us.

📆When: Friday, 31st July (Conference) & Saturday, 1st August (Academic Colloquium) 2026
📍Where: Sydney Missionary and Bible College (Roberts-Dale Campus)

Early bird registrations are now open!

Find out more: bst.qld.edu.au/event/asian-ministry-conference-2026/

19/05/2026

Interesting take on Moses' so-called speech impediment - maybe it was actually that as an adoptee, he wasn't that great in translating between Hebrew and Egyptian?

"Asian Americans may well identify with [Moses'] emotional feelings of linguistic inadequacy in light of the enormous task God presented to him at the burning bush. Moses’s trepidation concerning his deficient Hebrew language skills was the driving force behind his final excuse to the Lord, rather than the physical speech impediment presumed by the majority of Western-educated biblical interpreters."

19/05/2026

The Centre for Asian Christianity is pleased to announce the appointment of Rev Dr Elliot Ku as an Honorary Research Associate.

Elliot serves as Lead Pastor of The Well Church and lectures in Church History at Christ College and Equip Seminary Malaysia. He completed theological studies at Christ College and Biola University, and is currently undertaking a PhD in Theology at Australian Catholic University.

His research focuses on disability theology, missiology, Asian ecclesiology, and diaspora Christianity. Elliot’s current work explores how disability theology can shape the identity and witness of Chinese churches in a global context, particularly through themes of relational personhood, interdependence, and faithful witness.

Alongside his academic work, Elliot brings years of pastoral ministry experience and a strong commitment to serving the Asian church in Australia and beyond.

We are grateful to welcome Elliot and look forward to hearing him share his research at the CAC Colloquium on 1st August 2026.

13/05/2026

REGISTER for the CAC Asian Ministry Conference!

We are coming to Sydney, at SMBC for our annual conference, an event designed to help you lead in Asian ministry contexts.

Designed for second-generation pastors, lay leaders, and ministry workers, this year’s conference tackles the contextuality of our work. We will be looking at both recent scholarship as well as addressing the practical cultural nuances of leadership, governance, and the unique challenges of the migrant church structure. Whether you are navigating pastoral-elder relations or serving international students, join us as we bridge the gap between academic scholarship and the challenges of daily ministry.
We're excited to have world class theologian, Dr. Daniel D. Lee from Fuller Seminary as our keynote speaker.

For the first time, we are also introducing the CAC Colloquium. This gathering will feature recent scholarly work in Asian and Australian Christianity whilst bringing their voices and insights in discussion with ministry practitioners.

Details on presentations and speakers will be updated shortly.

Excellent opportunity for professional development! Get in now for Early Bird pricing!
https://bst.qld.edu.au/event/asian-ministry-conference-2026/

🗓️Friday 31 July (Conference), Saturday 1 Aug (Colloquium)
📍Sydney Missionary and Bible College, Robertsdale Campus

Shoutout to TGCA Asia Network for their partnership of this event

07/05/2026

We’re live tonight at 7:00pm AEST for the 2026 CAC Fundraising Livestream.

Join us online as we share stories of how God is at work across Asia and among Asian communities in Australia.

During the evening, you’ll hear reflections from Rev. Dr. Michael Chu, experience a spoken word piece by Rev. Cyrus Kung and receive updates about the ministry and partnerships taking place through CAC.

We would love for you to join us tonight.

Watch the livestream here:We’re live tonight at 7:00pm AEST for the 2026 CAC Fundraising Livestream.

Join us online as we share stories of how God is at work across Asia and among Asian communities in Australia.

During the evening, you’ll hear reflections from Rev. Dr. Michael Chu, experience a spoken word piece by Rev. Cyrus Kung and receive updates about the ministry and partnerships taking place through CAC.

We would love for you to join us tonight.

Watch the livestream here:

CAC works alongside pastors, churches, and theological educators across Asia and within Asian diaspora communities. These partnerships take many forms: minis...

05/05/2026

Tomorrow we will gather online for the CAC Fundraising Livestream!

Across the past year, the Centre for Asian Christianity has worked alongside pastors, churches, and theological educators across Asia and within Asian diaspora communities.

These partnerships support leaders who are serving the church in complex and rapidly changing contexts.

During the livestream we will share stories from this work, hear reflections from Rev. Dr. Michael Chu, and experience a spoken word performance from Rev. Cyrus Kung.

If you have an interest in the life of the global church, we would love you to join us.
- Thursday 7 May
- 7:00pm (AEST)

Register here: bst.qld.edu.au/event/cac-fundraising-live-stream/

02/05/2026

Rev. Dr. Michael Chu shares some of the key challenges facing the Asian church today.

From language barriers to navigating multi-cultural contexts, these are the issues shaping gospel ministry across Asia right now.

At our Fundraising Livestream this upcoming Thursday, you’ll be able to hear more from Michael and how God is at work across the church.

➡️ The livestream is less than a week away, and it’s not too late to register here: bst.qld.edu.au/event/cac-fundraising-live-stream

01/05/2026

Across the year, CAC works alongside pastors, churches, and theological educators across Asia and within Asian diaspora communities. These partnerships take many forms: ministry collaboration, theological teaching, resource development, and conversations that strengthen leaders serving in complex contexts.

The CAC Fundraising Live Stream is an opportunity to pause and share some of these stories.

During the evening we will hear reflections from Rev. Dr. Michael Chu, experience a spoken word piece from Rev. Cyrus Kung, and hear updates from the Centre about the work taking place across the region.

📅 Thursday 7 May
🕖 7:00pm (AEST)
💻 Online event

Register now: bst.qld.edu.au/event/cac-fundraising-live-stream

29/04/2026

Rev. Dr. Michael Chu, keynote speaker for our upcoming Fundraising Livestream, shares why Asian contextual ministry matters right now.

For more than 25 years, Michael has taught and mentored ministry leaders across Asia. As Vice-President of the China Graduate School of Theology, he works closely with pastors and churches across Asia.

At our upcoming event, Michael will share insights on leadership, ministry partnerships and the life of the church across cultures.

Join us to hear from an experienced leader serving at the heart of Asian ministry.

CAC Fundraising Livestream
📅 Thursday 7 May
🕖 7:00pm (AEST)
💻 Online Event

Register here: bst.qld.edu.au/event/cac-fundraising-live-stream

26/04/2026

Register for the CAC Fundraising Live Stream: bst.qld.edu.au/event/cac-fundraising-live-stream

Across Asia and within Asian diaspora communities, churches and ministry leaders are serving in complex and rapidly changing contexts.

The Centre for Asian Christianity (CAC) exists to support this work through partnerships, research, and theological collaboration.

CAC Fundraising Live Stream
📅 Thursday 7 May
🕖 7:00pm (AEST)
💻 Online Event