Posts by Steve Hong

Through the years, I’ve guest lectured to students of medicine, ethnic studies, therapy, urban studies, divinity, and more. In each case, I’ve presented how a narrative of shame-reversal can serve each of their respective disciplines. In the Fall of 2024, Dr. Aizaiah Yong invited me to facilitate a session for three early career faculty members of…

Hibernation: This refers to shutting down in-person social interactions. For me, this was a gritty and concrete process of going through the calendar and systematically withdrawing from all in-person commitments. If I had a bad case of Covid, or something else with debilitating symptoms, then by default, I’d have to pull out of everything, including…

Reflect on the Gospel’s journey from a “white gospel” to a global one from Steve Hong   The following was shared at Portsmouth Square by Kingdom Rice volunteer Hubert Pun in my absence. This was part of “Love in Action” – a 4 mile survey of what it looks like to live out God’s peace in…

I was Cru’s first AAPI fundraising director, and as such, I coached most of our ministry’s staff in fundraising, from newbies to veterans. Serving in that role, a couple things became exceedingly clear. Thankfully, my then Leadership Development team saw the same things. In fact, one of our members documented the experiences many of us…

To Randel’s Beloved Family: Here is the message I shared at the funeral. May its truths bring comfort today and for the days of grief that lie ahead. With God’s comfort, Pastor Hong

I played my first public performance in years just this past month. To be accurate, the event was centered around collective story telling. But the event site included an hour of live music as part of the evening! I saw the flyer posted in a local neighborhood business and thought “I hope we don’t disappoint!”…

“The voice of the sea is seductive; never ceasing, whispering, clamoring, murmuring, inviting the soul to wander for a spell in abysses of solitude; to lose itself in mazes of inward contemplation. The voice of the sea speaks to the soul. The touch of the sea is sensuous, enfolding the body in its soft, close…

Most of us can pinpoint with accuracy where we were in March of 2020. Particularly the weekend of March 13-15, when many states started to impose restrictions on movement with the shelter in place orders. I was boarding a plane on March 11 to go see my daughter, plans that had been made months in…

Music Invites Participation: I appreciate the fact that Christmas Caroling invites people to participate in a socially acceptable way…despite the fact that not all cultures celebrate Christmas. There’s something about digging through your purse or pocket and taking out the keys when carolers sing Jingle Bells that invites all to participate, regardless of musical skill.…

by Pastor Andrea Wong of Hong Kong When people first meet me, they often ask, “Where is home for you?” A seemingly simple, yet complex question… You see, ordinarily, my default is to say: Hong Kong. It’s where I was born, where I’ve spent most of my life, but also where I currently reside. But…