By John Regolo S. Leones, Jr.

April 15, 2026

In your churches, is it ok to not be ok? John Leones interviews Filipino Bible scholar and theologian Dr. Rico Villanueva on the spiritual, formational, and ethical implications of lament: “Biblical lament is not mere complaining. It is a complaint...

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Short reads about following Christ faithfully in Asian contexts

April 15, 2026

John Regolo S. Leones, Jr.

April 15, 2026 | John Regolo S. Leones, Jr.

In your churches, is it ok to not be ok? John Leones interviews Filipino Bible scholar and theologian Dr. Rico Villanueva on the spiritual, formational, and ethical implications of lament: “Biblical lament is not mere complaining. It is a complaint...

April 10, 2026

C. Paul Mojica

April 10, 2026 | C. Paul Mojica

Are the Beatitudes (Matt. 5:3-12) still relevant to us today? C. Paul Mojica reads biblical “blessedness” through Asian eyes.

September 5, 2025

Derick Parfan

September 5, 2025 | Derick Parfan

Derick Parfan explains why the church’s catholicity matters for Protestant evangelicals throughout Asia and beyond.

September 3, 2025

John Leones Jr.

September 3, 2025 | John Leones Jr.

Can the Asian church reach the next generation? John Leones reflects on discipleship opportunities and challenges in the digital age.

April 30, 2025

Derick Parfan

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

In your churches, is it ok to not be ok? John Leones interviews Filipino Bible scholar and theologian Dr. Rico Villanueva on the spiritual, formational, and ethical implications of lament: “Biblical lament is not mere complaining. It is a complaint...

Are the Beatitudes (Matt. 5:3-12) still relevant to us today? C. Paul Mojica reads biblical “blessedness” through Asian eyes.

September 5, 2025 | Derick Parfan

Derick Parfan explains why the church’s catholicity matters for Protestant evangelicals throughout Asia and beyond.

September 3, 2025 | John Leones Jr.

Can the Asian church reach the next generation? John Leones reflects on discipleship opportunities and challenges in the digital age.

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...

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...

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.

Deep Dives

Wisdom on the big questions facing Christians in Asia

April 8, 2026

John Regolo S. Leones, Jr.

How can the church be a prophetic voice in the public square? In this Deep Dive, John Leones proposes biblical, historical, and practical considerations for the Asian church.

February 20, 2026

Carmia Margaret

Carmia Margaret is an Indonesian Chinese Christian living among Muslim neighbors. As Chinese New Year, Ramadan, and Lent converge in a single week, she reflects on the common human orientation toward spiritual renewal and a fresh start—and how these deep longings are ultimately met in Christ.

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J.C RYLE

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