Asian American Christian History Institute of Fuller Theological Seminary

08/31/2026

Today (8/31) is the last day of early bird ticket pricing!!

A decade in the making....
The Asian American Center at Fuller invites you to celebrate 10 years of forming Asian American Christian leaders for faithful ministry.
Forward Together: A Decade of Cultivating Leaders for a Flourishing Asian American Church
Saturday, October 17, 2026
- 6:00 p.m. cocktails
- 7:00 p.m. dinner & program
Fountain Ballroom, The Westin Pasadena—191 N Los Robles Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101

The link to ticket sales: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aac-10th-anniversary-gala-tickets-1993930459680

For the past decade, the Asian American Center at Fuller Seminary (AAC) has equipped and supported Asian American Christians for faithful and effective ministry. What began as a research initiative has grown into a vibrant center of leadership development, scholarship, and spiritual formation for hundreds of clergy, therapists, ministry leaders, and seminary students.

We'll hear from keynote speaker Gene Luen Yang—National Book Award finalist, Printz and Eisner Award-winning graphic novelist, MacArthur "Genius" Fellow, and former National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, whose graphic novel American Born Chinese was adapted into an acclaimed Disney+ series.
Questions? Contact Gillian Garcia

08/05/2026

As the Asian American Center of Fuller Theological Seminary prepares to celebrate its 10th anniversary, it was an honor to have AACHI featured in the recent Centering podcast episode. Tim Tseng was interviewed by Daniel D Lee and Yulee Lee about the origins of Asian American Theology vis-a-vis PACTS (Pacific Asian Center for Theology and Strategies). Get your copy of the PACTS reader at https://claremontpress.com/theologies-of-asian-americans-and-pacific-peoples.html

07/23/2026

"If we don't do pilgrimages into our own cultural heritages, we're left with whatever we inherited — pilgrim-less." — Tim Tseng

On this episode of Pearl Dive Live, Tim, Elise Hatsuko, and Fiel Sahir talk pilgrimage, discipleship, and what it means to walk the histories of Japanese American incarceration, Hawaiian communities, and beyond as an act of faith.

🎧 New episode—https://fulleraachi.substack.com/p/pearl-dive-live-pilgrimage-and-faith

07/23/2026

Welcome to a new episode of Pearl Dive Live with Tim Tseng, Elise Hatsuko and Fiel Sahir! Today we discuss pilgrimage and how it has impacted our lives with Jesus.

A Fireside Chat with Tim Tseng and Elise Hatsuko of Fuller Seminary

07/16/2026

🎙️ New Episode Alert! In the final installment of the Burma Diaspora Christianity project on The Pearl Dive, we look ahead to the future. 🇲🇲🇺🇸
Join host Tim Tseng, Dr. Joseph Cheah, and Dr. David Moe as they discuss how Burmese Catholic and Protestant communities are navigating cultural integration, preserving their rich ethnic diversity, and addressing the unique challenges of the next generation. From the high concentration of the Chin community in Indianapolis to the dual impact of evangelicalism on youth, this is a conversation you won't want to miss!
Listen now to discover the priceless pearls of Asian American Christian history. 🎧✨ PearlDive.net
https://open.substack.com/pub/fulleraachi/p/11-navigating-the-diaspora-the-future?r=22nhbn&utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web

07/09/2026

Join Our Stories, our Faith in Indianapolis or online. Organized by AACHI, ABHMS, CAAC at Princeton Seminary, and Epic Movement. https://www.facebook.com/abhmsorg/posts/pfbid0N98siPxmZBvY2Lp9QYujjf2R7C1c6wmxijnKyLyBCjnvqy2Bga9f5v6HiLUxsLcxl

07/09/2026

Episode 10 of the Burma Diaspora Christianity Project podcast series, brought to you by an APARRI Working Grant and the American Baptist Home Mission Societies.
It began with a funeral.....a grieving family new to the country, and $500 from a mother who didn't want anyone else to face what she had faced alone.
Thirty years later, the Burmese American Catholic Fellowship (BACF) is still going.
Listen on https://fulleraachi.substack.com/p/10-the-parish-within-the-parish?r=22nhbn

07/02/2026

Welcome to episode 9 of our series discussing the history of Burmese American Christianity (Pearl Dive episode 228)! Dr. David Moe sits down with Reverend Dr. Maung Maung Htwe, pastor of the Overseas Burmese Christian Fellowship (OBCF) in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Maung reflects deeply on his roots within the Pokhran Karen ethnic group in Myanmar and opens up about his own unexpected path to ministry, transitioning from a chemistry major seeking to work abroad to answering a distinct divine calling. Stepping away from traditional hierarchical authority, Dr. Maung shares his refreshing approach to pastoring and explores what true spiritual growth looks like in a modern immigrant church.
Listen at https://open.substack.com/pub/fulleraachi/p/9-beyond-the-pulpit-serving-a-multi?r=22nhbn&utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web

06/25/2026

Welcome to episode 8 of our series discussing the history of Burmese American Christianity!
In this episode, we talk to pastoral leader Naw Eh Phaw and learn how she co-built a massive diaspora church, navigated ethnic tensions, and is pioneering biblical mental health care.
Visit https://fulleraachi.substack.com/p/8-from-mali-island-to-the-crossroads?r=22nhbn

06/18/2026

In episode 7, we dive into the powerful and multi-layered responses of Burmese Christian communities navigating Myanmar’s ongoing political crisis. From the front lines of the pro-democracy movement to diaspora churches in the United States, faith has become both a shield and a catalyst for action. David Moe and Joe Cheah illuminate how both Protestants and Catholics are engaging in diverse forms of resistance.
Visit:
https://open.substack.com/pub/fulleraachi/p/07-faith-under-fire?r=22nhbn&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true