The CAAC provides vocational support to those in the areas of Asian American theology and ministry. Through our conferences, theology and ministry colloquiums, working groups, and courses, as well as the Asian American Theology and Ministry concentration, the CAAC offers current and future leaders in Asian American Christianity opportunities to engage with their community and gain the perspectives of experts in the field.

We bring scholars and speakers together who can elucidate, describe, and give voice to the richness, diversity, and complexity of Asian American life. We also ask what relevance the context and experience of Asian Americans pose for the task of doing Christian theology. We highlight innovative Christian ministries that actively engage the unique circumstances of Asian Americans.

Will there be an Asian American church in thirty years? What is God’s call for Asian American Christians for our discipleship and public witness and mission? The CAAC raises up the next generation of leaders equipped to minister to Asian American communities with wisdom and with an understanding of their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and needs.

Asian Americans have some of the lowest rates of treatment for mental health issues while also experiencing high rates of mental distress (44%) and serious mental illness (6%). In addition to the stigma attached to seeking mental health support, the anxiety, social isolation, and internalized racism associated with the COVID pandemic has further intensified the situation. The CAAC creates programs, events, and resources that provide holistic strategies for faith leaders.