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We exist to establish a community of scholars and practitioners who support and strengthen the growing Asian church through sustained reflection on Scripture and Christian faith in the Asian context.
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Short reads about following Christ faithfully in Asian contexts
April 30, 2025
April 30, 2025 | Derick Parfan
Many Christians wonder what the Apostles' Creed means when it speaks of Christ's descent into hell. Derick Parfan explains how it is a crucial word of comfort as we suffer from persecution, loneliness, or guilt.
April 3, 2025
April 3, 2025 | Edilberto A. Marasigan Jr.
AI tools have put unprecedented power at our fingertips; but can they preach? Kicking off CTIA’s Practitioner Series, Edilberto A. Marasigan, Jr. offers wise guidance about making the most of these tools while ensuring we focus on genuine transform...
March 6, 2025
March 6, 2025 | Derick Parfan
In part 2 of a series on the value of Creeds, Derick Parfan explains why Christians in Asia must look to the past to ensure they are prepared for the future.
February 28, 2025
February 28, 2025 | John Leones Jr.
Scripture uses many images to help us understand the saving power of Jesus, but some are often overlooked. In this final post in a 3-part series, John Leones Jr. explains how the Asian context helps us understand what it means to be clothed in Christ...
February 24, 2025
February 24, 2025 | Derick Parfan
Can statements crafted centuries ago in such different cultures from contemporary Asia still be relevant today? Derick Parfan argues that they're more relevant than we might initially think.
December 19, 2024
December 19, 2024 | John Leones Jr.
This Christmas, we reflect on the Incarnation’s powerful message to the Asian experience of community, suffering, and hospitality.
October 7, 2024
October 7, 2024 | John Leones Jr.
Biblical themes about clothing resonate with Asian cultural values of honor and purity. What does it mean to be clothed with Christ? Part 2 of Clothing and the Cross in the Context of Shame. Read (Part 1) (Part 3)
July 30, 2024
July 30, 2024 | Matthias Gergan
How can the Asian evangelical church reconcile its global identity with its deeply rooted cultural heritage to create a unique and authentic expression of faith?
July 25, 2024
July 25, 2024 | Modesto Biolango III
Despite significant economic growth, wealth inequality is still a major problem in Asia. This piece reflects on how Christian theology pushes us to advocate for the poor for the poor and help dismantle systems that exploit them.
July 24, 2024
July 24, 2024 | Andrew Spurgeon
This series explores the dynamic relationship between theology and the church in Asia. We ask prominent Asian leaders: “From your perspective, how can theologians help the church in Asia? How can the church in Asia help theologians?”
April 30, 2025 | Derick Parfan
Many Christians wonder what the Apostles' Creed means when it speaks of Christ's descent into hell. Derick Parfan explains how it is a crucial word of comfort as we suffer from persecution, loneliness, or guilt.
April 3, 2025 | Edilberto A. Marasigan Jr.
AI tools have put unprecedented power at our fingertips; but can they preach? Kicking off CTIA’s Practitioner Series, Edilberto A. Marasigan, Jr. offers wise guidance about making the most of these tools while ensuring we focus on genuine transform...
March 6, 2025 | Derick Parfan
In part 2 of a series on the value of Creeds, Derick Parfan explains why Christians in Asia must look to the past to ensure they are prepared for the future.
February 28, 2025 | John Leones Jr.
Scripture uses many images to help us understand the saving power of Jesus, but some are often overlooked. In this final post in a 3-part series, John Leones Jr. explains how the Asian context helps us understand what it means to be clothed in Christ...
February 24, 2025 | Derick Parfan
Can statements crafted centuries ago in such different cultures from contemporary Asia still be relevant today? Derick Parfan argues that they're more relevant than we might initially think.
December 19, 2024 | John Leones Jr.
This Christmas, we reflect on the Incarnation’s powerful message to the Asian experience of community, suffering, and hospitality.
October 7, 2024 | John Leones Jr.
Biblical themes about clothing resonate with Asian cultural values of honor and purity. What does it mean to be clothed with Christ? Part 2 of Clothing and the Cross in the Context of Shame. Read (Part 1) (Part 3)
July 30, 2024 | Matthias Gergan
How can the Asian evangelical church reconcile its global identity with its deeply rooted cultural heritage to create a unique and authentic expression of faith?
July 25, 2024 | Modesto Biolango III
Despite significant economic growth, wealth inequality is still a major problem in Asia. This piece reflects on how Christian theology pushes us to advocate for the poor for the poor and help dismantle systems that exploit them.
July 24, 2024 | Andrew Spurgeon
This series explores the dynamic relationship between theology and the church in Asia. We ask prominent Asian leaders: “From your perspective, how can theologians help the church in Asia? How can the church in Asia help theologians?”
Deep Dives
Wisdom on the big questions facing Christians in Asia
June 13, 2025
Throughout Asia, some pledge their loyalty to Jesus but don’t formally take on the title of “Christian”. As Dr. Matthias Gergan explains, whatever we may think about their decisions, we should start by understanding insider movements.
May 19, 2025
We may not realize it, but the Eucharist is designed to shape us as we seek justice and serve in mission. In this Deep Dive, Francis Jr. Samdao helps us see that reality by reflecting on the witness of churches in the southern Philippines.
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