CAC Asian Ministry Conference 2026
Friday, 31 July — Saturday, 1 August 2026
Sydney Missionary & Bible College, Robert–Dale Campus
How do we move beyond abstract theology to ministry that actually thrives in the Asian-Australian context? The Centre for Asian Christianity invites you to the 2026 Asian Ministry Conference at SMBC.
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Designed for second-generation pastors, lay leaders, and ministry workers, this year’s conference tackles the contextuality of our work. We will be looking at both recent scholarship as well as addressing the practical cultural nuances of leadership, governance, and the unique challenges of the migrant church structure. Whether you are navigating pastoral-elder relations or serving international students, join us as we bridge the gap between academic scholarship and the challenges daily ministry.
For the first time, we are also introducing the CAC Colloquium. This gathering will feature recent scholarly work in Asian and Australian Christianity whilst bringing their voices and insights in discussion with ministry practitioners. Don’t miss it!
Combined
Friday & Saturday-
Plenary & Workshops
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Academia & Theology
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Food & Fellowship
Colloquium
Saturday only-
Academic Presentations
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Theological Reflections
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Food & Fellowship
Guest Speaker
Dr. Daniel Lee
Daniel D. Lee is the founding Academic Dean of Fuller’s Asian American Center. Serving in various leadership roles since 2010, he has been the key force behind the Center and the Asian American Initiative before that. He has also taught theology and Asian American studies at Fuller since 2015.
More about Daniel
Dr. Lee’s research areas focus on the Reformed tradition and theological contextuality, and he brings broad ministry experience to his work. An ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA), he has served in pastoral roles in both New Jersey and Southern California. He was previously a chaplain and, for several years, a campus ministry staff member for Servants Ministry in Virginia. He currently serves as a theologian in residence at Citizens Church in Los Angeles.
Lee is author of Doing Asian American Theology: A Contextual Framework for Faith and Practice (2022) and Double Particularity: Karl Barth, Contextuality, and Asian American Theology (2017), as well as the editor of The Theology of Asian Americans and Pacific Peoples: A Reader, 1976, compiled by Roy Sano (2023). He is a member of the Association for Asian American Studies, Asian American Psychological Association, American Academy of Religion, and Karl Barth Society of North America.
Schedule
More details coming soon.
Conference (Friday)
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
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9:00 am |
Arrival & Registration |
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9:30 am |
Opening Plenary |
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10:30 am |
Morning Tea |
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11:00 am |
Main Plenary |
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12:30 pm |
Lunch |
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1:30 pm |
Workshop #1 |
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2:15 pm |
Workshop #2 |
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3:00 pm |
Closing Plenary |
|
3:30 pm |
Afternoon Tea |
Colloqium (Saturday)
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
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9:00 am |
Arrival & Registration |
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9:30 am |
Welcome |
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9:45 am |
Presentation #1 |
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10:15 am |
Presentation #2 |
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10:45 am |
Morning Tea |
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11:15 am |
Presentation #3 |
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11:45 am |
Presentation #4 |
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12:15 pm |
Presentation #5 |
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12:45 pm |
Review & Close |
Workshops
Workshops will be finalised soon.
Local Ministries
Leadership in the migrant church
Presented by Michael Leong (CrossLife Church, Asquith) and Simon Chiu (Hebron Chinese Alliance Church)
Simon Chiu
Simon is the Senior Pastor of Hebron Chinese Alliance Church.
Michael Leong
Michael is the English Pastor of CrossLife church and a graduate of Moore Theological College. He’s married and has two children. Mike loves the Bible, delving into it to think God’s thoughts after Him, and sharing what he’s learnt with others. When not doing this, Mike reads great fiction, mentors preachers in Sydney and interstate, and tries to maintain his 5km run time.
Intercultural challenges in the migrant church
Presented by Ying Yee (Chinese Christian Church, Milsons Point) and Kevin Jin (Carlingford Baptist Church)
Kevin Jin
Kevin is the Associate Pastor for the Mandarin congregation at Carlingford Baptist Church. Kevin is enthusiastic and passionate about ministry and actively supporting and encouraging the Mandarin community and the wider church ministry in their journey of faith. He is encouraged and supported by his life Liya and 2 daughters.
Ying Yee
Ying is married to Ivy—proof that God is gracious. He became a Christian in high school and joined Chinese Christian Church (CCC) in 1972, back when flares were cool and people still used transparencies. After studying Engineering at UNSW and working at the ATO (yes, really), he made the holy pivot to Moore Theological College. He returned to CCC in 1992 as English Pastor and has been serving ever since. Passionate about raising up future Gospel workers, he’s recently turned his energy to inspiring those in their “second season” of life to leave a legacy that outlasts their reading glasses.
Missional Ministries
Understanding changing Indonesian religiosity & mission opportunities
Presented by Kian Holik (Epping Indonesian Congregation)
Indonesia is often seen as one of the most religious nations in the world. Yet recent sociological research suggests a quieter and more complex reality: while religious identity remains strong, personal belief and spiritual conviction may be weakening—especially among younger generations and within diaspora communities. This seminar explores the changing landscape of Indonesian religiosity and reflects on its implications for gospel ministry and mission.
Kian Holik
Kian is the Pastor of EPIC Indonesian Congregation.He is an AFES staff worker since 2008. Before coming to Australia he was teaching as OT/NT/Biblical Theology lecturer at Amanat Agung Theological Seminary in Jakarta, Indonesia for seven years. He graduated from Iowa State University (B.Sc), Calvin Theological Seminary (MTS, MTh). His interest is in Biblical Theology and practically in Preaching Christ from the OT.
TBC: The challenges & needs of Chinese returnees
Presented by Thriving Turtles
Campus Ministries
Bridging the Gap
Presented by Jason Cheng (St. Barnabas Broadway), Ash Wilson (Power to Change)
Collaborative Ecosystems for Reaching Asian International Young Adults.
Jason Cheng
Jason came to faith in Christ in 2000 and completed a Master of Divinity at Sydney Missionary and Bible College (SMBC) in 2013. He currently serves at St Barnabas Broadway, leading the international ministry, and is also actively involved in campus ministry at the University of Sydney and the University of Technology Sydney, partnering with fellowships such as Mandarin Bible Study (MBS), International Christian Fellowship (ICF), and Chopstix Christian Fellowship. Passionate about raising up the next generation of gospel workers and leaders, he also serves as a trainer with the Chinese MTS Training curriculum. Jason lives in Sydney with his wife Lisa and their three children.
Ash Wilson
Ash is a missionary with Power to Change Australia, serving among International students at the University of Sydney, Broadway.
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