Description
The Multi Asian Inter-ethnic Network is a mission movement of Asian leaders (clergy and laity) to celebrate our unity and uniqueness in mission and ministry in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS).
The purpose of the Multi Asian Gathering is to bring together Asian leaders from diverse Asian backgrounds, ethnicities and cultures in order to address common mission and ministry topics we face such as next-generation ministry, leadership development, theological education, church planting, discipleship, colloquy programs and cross-cultural missions. We desire to network and form meaningful relationships with all cultures and expand our interaction with LCMS leaders and entities.
Registration
Those interested in participating in the Multi Asian Gathering must register for the Multiethnic Symposium.
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Schedule
Wednesday May 6, 2026
| TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|
| 1-2:30 p.m. | Open Fellowship Hour Participant Meet and Greet Activity Greetings from partners and supporters |
| 2:30-3 p.m. | Welcome and Opening Presentations Multi Asian Gathering, Past, Present, and Future Opening devotion – Dr. Terrence Chan, Pastor, Christ for All Nations Church, San Francisco, Calif. |
| 3-4:30 p.m. | Session No. 1 – Syncretism – Rev. Richard Her, Pastor, Hmong Lutheran Church, St. Paul, Minn. |
| 4:30-6 p.m. | Session No. 2 – Multi-generational – Rev. Paul Korabandi, Church Planter and Pastor, Ignite Lutheran Church, Spring, Texas |
| 6-6:30 p.m. | Travel/Carpool to Saint Johns – Anugraha (Grace) Lutheran Church – 3738 Morgan Ford Rd., Saint Louis |
| 6:30 p.m. | Celebration banquet and program – Saint Johns – Anugraha (Grace) Lutheran Church |
Thursday May 7, 2026
| TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|
| 8-8:30 a.m. | Continental Breakfast |
| 8:30-9 a.m. | Opening Devotion |
| 9-10:30 a.m. | Session No. 3 – Healthy Youth Ministry – Rev. Mark Kiessling, Director of LCMS Youth Ministry – Julianna Shults, Program Manager for LCMS Youth Ministry |
| 10:30-11 a.m. | Session No. 4 – A Cultural Perspective: FLAME – Philippine Ministry – Rev. James Cerdenola, Pastor, Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Atascadero, Calif. |
| 11 a.m.-noon | Session No. 5 – Men’s Ministry – Rev. Steve Law, Pastor, Wollaston Lutheran Church, Quincy, Mass. |
| Noon-12:30 p.m. | Lunch |
| 12:30-2 p.m. | Session No. 6 – Leadership – Dr. Joel Okamoto, Professor of Systematic Theology, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis |
| 2-2:30 p.m. | Closing Remarks |
| 2:30 p.m. | Depart |