Why is PastoraLab growing and thus worthy of your investment for its sustainability? PastoraLab for Asian American Women Ministers Program was born out of valley experiences in the Fall of 2020. It was a moment of crossroads after giving all that I had—intellectual property, time, and talents—as the second Executive Director of ISAAC since December 1, 2011. I inherited $2,400 from the board in NorCal upon becoming ED, which felt like flying an airplane while building it. A

Today, we face the rollback of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) policies rooted in God’s Imago Dei and in the legacy of the Civil Rights Movement. The rhetoric of the "replacement theory" blindsides congregations, even those predominantly composed of people of color, overshadowing the tangible benefits of diversity and inclusion. This raises profound questions. The cultural forces of extremism, often framed as divine will, echo the dangerous precedents set in Europe at

In this episode of 'When Women Preach', Margaret shares her journey of caring for her elderly parents, emphasizing the dignity and worth...

Reflecting back on my journey with PastoraLab, it came at the right time in my life, and provided a safe space to be with other AAPI faith-based women leaders in ministry and leadership contexts both inside and outside the church. After graduating seminary in 2016, I had felt a sense of disconnection between my spiritual & academic training and my marketplace vocation/career. Ironically, after years of serving in different church plants and churches in LA and OC, (all of whi

We invite you to a workshop on grant writing & community engagement! Join us on Thursday, February 6th (PST) to learn the fundamentals of...