Plenary Sessions

Session #1: “The Church and Family as Vehicles of Grace”
Speaker: N. Gray Sutanto

Description: This session will lay a strong biblical foundation for the role of both the church and the family as God’s primary vehicles of grace, formation, and discipleship. Dr. Sutanto will unpack key theological themes that emphasize the unique roles and calls given these two institutions. This session aims to create a compelling sense of responsibility in attendees to steward both family and church well in light of Scripture.

Session #2: “The Voices of Women in the Family and the Church”
Speaker: Vivian Mabuni

Description: Women—daughters, wives, and mothers—often carry the weight of family responsibilities but may find their voices muted or unheard within both the church and family structures. Vivian Mabuni will bring biblical wisdom and personal insight to elevate the conversation on the value, influence, and spiritual leadership of women within the home and the church. This session will encourage both men and women to reflect on the cultural and theological dynamics that have shaped the treatment of women in family and church settings. Participants will be encouraged to honor and empower the voices of women in their families, churches, and ministries.  

Session #3: “Convicted to Repent as Husbands, Wives, Fathers, and Mothers”
Speaker: David Hsu

Description: Many participants enter family life with assumptions, cultural baggage, and unbiblical expectations that contribute to dysfunction, distance, and disappointment. David Hsu will deliver a deeply convicting message on the ways we fall short as husbands, wives, fathers, and mothers. Drawing from Scripture and real-life examples, this session will expose the inadequacies and sinful tendencies that hinder healthy family relationships. This session is designed to lead to a time of corporate and personal repentance where participants will be invited to reflect, confess, and seek God’s grace to be faithful stewards of their families. A guided time of prayer will follow, fostering spiritual renewal and surrender.  

Session #4: “Healing from Family Brokenness”
Speaker: Aaron Chung

Description: Every person enters adulthood carrying some form of brokenness and wounds from their family of origin. These wounds—whether from absent fathers, controlling mothers, unhealthy expectations, or relational conflicts—shape the way we interact in marriage, parenting, and ministry. Aaron Chung will speak to the universal reality of family pain and how the gospel brings restoration to individuals, families, and generations.  This session will also explore how Asian cultural values intersect with biblical principles on family, encouraging a gospel-centered approach to restoration. 

Session #5: “The Church as Family”
Speaker: Hanley Liu

Description: While biological families are important, the church is called to be a spiritual family where believers find belonging, support, and love, especially in light of the fact that the early church functioned as a family in the New Testament. Hanley Liu will unpack the biblical concept of the church as our second family, emphasizing how brothers and sisters in Christ can provide support, accountability, and encouragement when our biological families fall short.  Pastors and church leaders will be encouraged to cultivate a culture of “family” within their congregations, ensuring that no one in the body of Christ walks alone.

Session #6: “The Family as a Launchpad, Not an Idol”
Speaker: Michael Oh

Description: While family is a God-ordained institution, it is not meant to be our ultimate identity or purpose. Many people, particularly in Asian American communities, idolize the family unit, prioritizing familial obligations above the call to follow Christ. Michael Oh will challenge participants to see family not as an end in itself, but as a means through which we are shaped and sent to fulfill God’s calling.  

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Testimonies and Panels

Tuesday Testimony: “Being a Woman in Ministry”
Speaker: Faith Chang

Description: Faith shares her story of walking through life as a pastor’s wife, mother of four, and steward of her own ministry gifts. Her testimony sheds light on the unique burdens women often carry, offering encouragement to those who feel unseen and perspective for men to walk more thoughtfully alongside their wives.

Tuesday Panel: “Ministry and Marriage: A Conversation with Pastor’s Wives”
Panelists: Faith Chang, Jenn Kira, Linda Kim, Soojin Park Kang (Moderator)

Description: Being a pastor’s wife is often an unrecognized and hidden job, full of its own blessings and sacrifices. Many of us have benefited and have been shaped by pastors’ wives, whether we know it or not. In this panel, hear from Faith Chang, Jen Kira, and Linda Kim as they share about the joys as well as the challenges of being pastors’ wives and how they see their role in the family of God.

Wednesday Testimony: “Stories of Family Grace”
Speaker: John Kim

Description: Parenting often means holding tension—longing for the very best for our children while giving them the freedom to make their own choices as adults. In this conversation, John Kim shares his honest reflections on loving his children in the midst of uncertainty, offering wisdom, humility, and hope for parents walking a similar journey.

Wednesday Panel: “Shepherding the Flock”
Panelists: Kim Kira, David Hsu, Thomas Hwang, James Han (Moderator)

Description: The church is called to be more than a gathering place—it is meant to be a spiritual family for people in every stage and situation of life. This panel will explore how pastors and elders can faithfully shepherd the flock of God as a spiritual family. Through stories and insights, panelists will share how churches can intentionally shepherd the flock with grace and care.

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Breakout Sessions

“Effective Gospel-Centered Next-Generation and Family Ministry in a Post-Everything World”
Speakers: Cameron Cole, Danny Kwon

Description: In our rapidly changing world, smartphones, COVID-19, social media, and travel sports have left many children, youth, and family ministries looking for clarity. This workshop will provide an overview of the landscape and directions for adjustments we can make to effectively disciple young people via an integrated, collaborative approach in a post-everything world.

“Ministering Across Generations”
Speaker: Jason Tarn

Description: Many Asian American churches are shaped by multiple generations—across age, culture, and immigrant experience. This workshop will help you catch a biblical vision for intergenerational ministry and give you practical ideas to bridge divides, nurture mutual understanding, and build a shared gospel identity across generations.

“The Burdens and Blessings of Marriage and Ministry”
Speakers: Paul & Linda Kim

Description: This Gospel-centered workshop will offer an honest and grace-filled perspective on the unique burdens and blessings of marriage and ministry. Whether you are navigating a challenging season in your marriage, ministry, or both, this workshop will offer biblical encouragement, practical tools, and lessons from real-life examples that will strengthen and encourage you. Come and be refreshed and renewed with the hope of the gospel.

“Hope for Hurting Marriages”
Speaker: Bobby Suh

Description: For couples in seasons of pain or disconnection, hope is not lost. Discover how the gospel brings healing, reconciliation, and a renewed vision for marriage even in the midst of brokenness.

“Healing from Father Wounds”
Speaker: Cory Ishida

Description: Many carry deep wounds from absent, abusive, or distant fathers. This session will explore the journey toward healing through understanding God as our perfect Father and embracing His restoring love.

“Shepherding Singles”
Speaker: Soojin Park Kang

Description: Older singles make up a growing portion of society as well as our congregations. This session will unpack common experiences of singles in our churches and explore practical ways pastors can care well for this growing demographic.

“Walking Through Grief with Hope”
Speaker: Daniel Chong

Description: Loss touches every life—whether through death, broken relationships, or other hardships. This session will equip you to walk alongside others in grief, offering gospel hope and compassionate presence.

“A Study on Asian American Spirituality and Parenting”
Speaker: Tony Wee

Description: FamilyLife along with the Asian American Christian Collaborative conducted a study on Asian Americans and how they relate to spirituality and their parents. We will reveal critical principles that will help guide parent-to-child discipleship and also how pastors can support building into healthy parenting.