In this episode, Dorothy, Justin, and Terrence recap this past October’s Rooted Conference, which took place in Dallas, TX. The roundtable primarily reflects on the Asian American pre-conference event on ministry burnout, depression, and biblical rest. You’ll also listen in to their discussion some of the other workshops and hear their thoughts on the main sessions, all taught from the book of Daniel.
Links
- Order The Jesus I Wish I Knew in High School Asian American Edition.
- Asian American Ministry Resources on Rooted
- Follow @therootedministry on Instagram
This month, we’re looking back on the Rooted Conference which occurred at the end of October…
2024 Rooted Conf: General Take
Any highlights? Facets you appreciated?
What made this year feel distinct from previous years?
Asian American Pre-Conference
Harold Kim – Ministry Burnout & Depression
Jonathan Holmes – Rest
Workshops + Main Sessions
Takeaways from workshop speakers
Takeaways from the expositors in our walk through of Daniel
Timestamps
Personal Introductions (0:00)
- Dorothy Lau, Justin Wong, Terrence Lee
Topic: Rooted Conference Recap (2:24)
- Recapping the 2024 Rooted Conference (Dallas, TX).
General Take (2:46)
- Terrence explains why he enjoyed the conference, which was due to the anticipation leading up to it. Justin highlights the fact that many of the Asian American Steering Team members have yet to meet one another until this conference. The team discusses the beauty of the Rooted organization and gets to hear from the Rooted board members.
Pre-Conference: General Thoughts (7:48)
- The team considers and reflects on the Asian American preconference. Dorothy considers the relationships built throughout the years and the joy of getting together for the conference. Justin considers the uniqueness of a preconference catered to the Asian-American church context.
Pre-Conference: Speakers & Themes (12:13)
- Terrence stresses the importance of having Harold Kim and Jonathan Holmes encourage the attendees on topics such as burnout, depression, anxiety, rest, and the Gospel. Terrence also acknowledges that every minister and worker experiences hardship and trial, but if and when we do, it does not indicate God’s disappointment; rather, it is an opportunity to pursue Christ and persevere. Dorothy asks, “Why do you think it is so hard to talk about ministry burnout and depression in an Asian church?” See: https://fieldstonecounseling.org/team/jonathan-holmes
Workshops + Mains: Build a healthy volunteer culture through relationships and training (22:29)
- Justin talks about his workshop, “The Eras Tour: Longevity in Ministry.” The team was encouraged by the conference theme, which was taken from the book of Daniel. “As Christians, our primary identity must be fixed on Christ, not on anything temporary.” – Terrence.
Closing (32:40)