Why Ethnic Specific Ministries?

Part 1: “Why can’t we all just be the same?”

This resource is excerpted from a seminar given by Tommy Dyo, Epic National Director, titled “Why Have Ethnic Ministries?”  This excerpt is an introductory illustration around the importance of contextualized ministries.

Discussion Question:

  • Have you ever been asked, “Why can’t we all just be the same?”  How did you, or would you, respond?

Part 2: “Being In-Between”

This resource is excerpted from a seminar given by Tommy Dyo, Epic National Director, titled “Why Have Ethnic Ministries?”  This excerpt illustrates the concept of “Liminality” and how this important concept applies to Asian-Americans.

Discussion Question:

  • Tommy mentioned one way we are liminal is that Asian American parents often treat their children as adolescents even though they are well into adulthood.  Have you experienced this concept of liminality (being in-between) in your life?  If you are Asian American, what are some other ways you uniquely have experienced this?