E.M.A.C.
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Welcome to SFPBA's web page for
English Ministries of Asian Churches!
What Is an EMAC?
E.M.A.C. is a resource group for English Ministries of Asian Churches in the Bay area. Our objectives include:
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To network English Ministries of Asian Churches in the Bay Area and beyond.
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To determine common opportunities and needs and seek to discover common responses and solutions.
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To provide resources that are English Ministry related.
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To bring leaders together for mutual support and resourcing.
EMAC Resources
Missions
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World Changers - more info at www.world-changers.net
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International Mission Board - more info at www.imb.org
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Ethnic Harvest: Resources for Multi-Cultural Ministry. More info at www.ethnicharvest.org
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The Edge Institute is a non-profit corporation that uses ESL and other programs to open doors in Asia for a cross-cultural exchange experience. More information can be found at www.theedgeinstitute.org or contact info@theedgeinstitute.org
Training
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Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary's Kim School of Global Missions - For more information, visit the GGBTS website, www.ggbts.edu, and click on "Prospective Students". The Kim School is listed under Academics.
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LOGOS Evangelical Seminary's Asian American Ministry - more information at www.logosaam.com
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Empowering Kids - Great materials and resources for doing children's ministry www.empoweringkids.net (not specific to EMAC's but very helpful)
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FIRST STEPS
A common need for EMAC's is pastors, interim pastors, supply preachers and guest speakers for special events. So the first steps we're taking is a growing list of bio's on people who are willing to help in one or more of those capacities.
If you would like to be included or know someone who you think should be on the list, please send their information to Info@InAssociation.com. We are limiting this list to members of Southern Baptist congregations. But we are not limiting it to experienced pastors. We believe that up-and-coming preachers need to somewhere to start and need to be given the opportunity to test their wings. Each bio reflects the individual's experience-level and you can always follow-up with questions.
So . . .
NEED a preacher, a special event speaker, a retreat speaker?
We're available to help! Let us know if you need someone to speak at your retreat, Sunday worship or a special Bible study. You can contact us directly.
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Paul is currently the Director of World Impact in San Francisco. Born in Hong Kong and raised in the U.S. he has been a part of English ministries of Asian churches all of his life. He has been the YouthDirector/ English Minister of Chinese Grace Baptist Church for the last 7years. Prior to his work with World Impact, he had worked as a tax accountant for 13 years. He is a graduate of Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary in Mill Valley, California and also the Softball Director/ Commission for the Bay Area Chinese Christian Union. Paul and his wife, Nani, have been married for 11 years and have two boys, Brandon age 9, and Joshua age 7. His speaking experience includes being a regular guest speaker at Indonesian Baptist, Stockton Chinese Baptist, Korean First Presbyterian, San Francisco Mandarin Baptist, New Start Ministries, Sharon Chinese Baptist and First Chinese Southern Baptist. He has been the retreat speaker for Chinese Grace Baptist, Stockton Chinese Baptist, and First Chinese Southern Baptist. Paul is available to speak at all times with advanced notice, however, he is scheduled to speak three times a month at Chinese Grace Baptist during their 9:30 am worship service. |
James Kim
Pastor James Kim grew up in San Francisco and San Jose. After high school he moved to Southern California where he attended college, worked as an engineer (what else for a Silicon Valley boy?), and eventually followed God's call to full time ministry. He graduated from Fuller Theological Seminary in 1995 and has been serving in full time pastoral ministry since. He and his family moved back into the area to start new churches for people who are not being reached by the existing churches. His passion is helping people connect with Jesus and live their lives fully and passionately for God's amazing purpose.
Wing Lem
Wing has served as the English Pastor at S.F. Mandarin Baptist Church for 14 years. Originally from Southern California, Wing has been serving the Lord Jesus in the S.F. Bay Area for nearly 20 years. He is an experienced speaker for Sunday worship services, church retreats, and various workshops. Wing graduated with a M. Div. from Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary in 1989. He served as adjunct faculty at GGBTS in their Leadership Practicuum Classes. He is also a certified field mentor for students at GGBTS. He and his wife, Cindy, have been married since 1988. They have two girls, Colleen, 11, and Melinda, 9 years of age. Wing's passion is helping to encourage and strengthen God's people in English Ministries in Asian Churches.
