“As parents of five children raised between Japan and the United States, my wife and I have wrestled with questions of identity, expectation, and what it means to pass on a living faith. This book speaks meaningfully to that journey, offering both gospel clarity and encouragement. I am grateful for its wisdom and hope.”
Michael Oh, CEO, Lausanne Movement
“Grace Across Generations is a carefully curated collection of writings from a seasoned group of leaders. The topic of Asian American parenting can evoke a range of emotional responses, including shame and guilt. I found in these pages words of hope. The parenting principles in each chapter are gracious, practical, relatable, and rooted in the Bible.”
Vivian Mabuni, Cru/FamilyLife conference speaker; author of Open Hands, Willing Heart
“Grounded in the Scriptures, a gospel vision for parenting, and real-life Asian American experiences, Grace Across Generations speaks to the longing that we have to faithfully live out our calling as parents, equipping us with practical tools and Scriptural principles to point our children to Christ. A must-read for any Asian American parent (or grandparent)!”
Tom Lin, President/CEO, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
“This book pledges to be about parenting not by culture but by the gospel, and that’s exactly what it delivers. A rare gem of a parenting book that speaks to both the heart and the mind, including engaging stories alongside wise instruction. This book provides big-picture themes as well as practical, actionable direction for parents. It has blessed me as a parent, pastor, and follower as Jesus.”
Cameron Cole, Founder, Rooted Ministries; author of Gospel-Centered Youth Ministry and The Jesus I Wish I Knew in High School
“Parenting is hard. But it is easier when you not only have the grace and power found in the gospel, but also the wisdom and comfort of wise counselors. This book is full of both. Grounded in the gospel, the wise words of these authors will guide you as you try to faithfully and diligently navigate the storms that often accompany the journey of parenting in this complex life. I'm especially grateful for the courageous way the book takes head-on the unique challenges of the Asian-American experience and provides insight and inspiration. With study group questions for reflection and action, the book can be read alone or with others. So, tolle, lege! Take up and read!”
Julius J. Kim, Vice President of Global Ministries and President's Professor of Pastoral and Global Theology, Westminster Theological Seminary
“I have known Steve as a leader and a friend, and I have seen firsthand over the years his practical, Spirit-filled advice. Steve Chang and his co-contributors show a deep care for the particularities of Asian American parenting, rooted in the rich, life-giving truth of the gospel.”
Barry H. Corey, President, Biola University
“This is a book that I have been waiting for! Its gospel-centrality with cultural nuance will deepen my own journey as a parent and will also strengthen my church. Each chapter weaves biblical rootedness with practical life experience that serves parents at every stage of family life. This is a gift to Asian American Christians.”
Joey Chen, Lead English Pastor, Sunset Church, San Francisco, CA
“I wish this book had been written before my wife and I started having kids. It speaks to the Asian-American experience of parenting with a distinctly gospel-centered voice. I felt seen and understood in a way that I never had when reading other parenting books. I’ll definitely be giving this to new parents in my church!”
David Larry (DL) Kim, Lead Pastor, Harvest Church, Orlando, FL
“I’m a little embarrassed to admit this, but while I was reading the opening chapters of this book, I lost my cool with my kids. After we made up, my first thought was, I need this book more than I thought I did. Maybe you can relate a little? If so, don’t hesitate to read this book.”
Aaron Chung, Senior Pastor, Exilic, New York, NY
“Grace Across Generations is a wise, needed, and intriguing book. It is wise because the various contributors all apply the gospel and the biblical text with skill and insight to the challenges of parenting. It is needed because it speaks specifically to Asian American parents who are trying to raise children to be disciples of Jesus in what feels like a cultural third place. As a pastor of a church with many Asian American parents, I can testify that this is a timely resource that applies broad biblical truths to a unique cultural dynamic. Finally, it is intriguing because while I am not Asian American, I found so much of the book relevant to my experience as an immigrant parent, straddling the collectivism of my South African heritage and the expressive individualism of my American context. Thus, I commend this book, and am confident that it will be exceptionally helpful to its intended audience, and well beyond.”
Alan Frow, Lead Pastor, Southlands Church, Brea, CA; global team leader, Advance movement
“Grace Across Generations is a must-read for all Asian and Asian American parents! In the past, the metaphors for parenting were a tiger or a helicopter. This book offers new metaphors: a dove and the Spirit. The title of the book itself is so fitting in the reminder of God’s grace as shared through the wise voices of many generations. I wish I had this book to guide me in my own parenting!”
Benjamin C. Shin, Associate Professor of Christian Ministry & Leadership, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University
“Some of life’s best moments happen on the front porch: gathering with loved ones, sharing laughter, finding rest, and eagerly anticipating the arrival of a special visitor. In this book, Steve encourages us to live with that same sense of patient expectation as we look forward to the return of someone lost to come home. He does not pretend the waiting is easy. Instead, he gently invites us to surrender control to God, the One who created us and who loves our children and grandchildren even more than we do. With wisdom, compassion, and biblical conviction, Steve reminds us that God remains faithful even in seasons of uncertainty and heaviness. I have watched Steve lead and love people with integrity and faithfulness for more than fifteen years. What he has written here is helping me embrace the reality that even in the prodigal moments of life, God is at work. This book will encourage you to trust him more deeply, wait more patiently, and hope more confidently.”
Bill Malick, Founder and President, Fresh Start Churches
“Parenting is both the most important and one of the most challenging responsibilities in life, making Grace Across Generations an invaluable resource for anyone who wants to do it well. Filled with biblical truth and lessons learned through both successes and failures, this is a book you’ll return to again and again.”
Gary Shiohama, Founding/former Senior Pastor, South Bay Community Church, Torrance, CA
“Parenting is one of life’s most precious stewardships and greatest challenges, regardless of cultural background. This wonderful collection reminds us that only by God’s grace can we extend grace to the next generation and point them to Jesus Christ as their only hope. Addressing a timely and much-needed topic, it thoughtfully considers the complexities of the Asian American experience while anchoring us in God’s Word and calling us to trust the Holy Spirit to heal, restore, and build a generational legacy that magnifies Christ as Savior and Lord.”
John M. Kim, Director of Asian American Ministries, The Master’s Fellowship; Asia regional coordinator, The Master’s Academy International
“As a father of adult children and a pastor who is shepherding Asian American families with adult children, I found the chapters on trusting God with grown children and waiting for prodigals to return home to be deeply moving, wise, and hopeful. Vera Christian and Steve Chang address a reality that many of us with grown children are experiencing, and they anchor us in gospel hope as we navigate this new and challenging season of life. Every Asian American parent and every pastor who shepherds Asian American parents needs to read this book, especially the section on parenting across generations.”
Owen Lee, Senior Pastor, Christ Central Presbyterian Church, Centreville, VA
“As today’s families face increasingly bewildering challenges, Christian parenting can feel overwhelming at times, causing many to simply flow with the current cultural practices. Grace Across Generations offers godly wisdom and encouragement to help Asian North American parents imagine how they might faithfully live out their sacred calling to nurture the next generation of Christ followers.”
Peter T. Cha, Professor Emeritus, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; director, Thriving Immigrant Congregations Initiative Project
“Grace Across Generations beautifully reminds parents that discipleship is not something we outsource but a feast of grace we have the privilege of serving in our homes. Our children are worshippers learning from worshippers. As a dad, this book challenged me to consider afresh whether my life is leading my children to my greatest love and hope: Jesus Christ.”
Timothy St. John, Counseling Pastor, Lighthouse Community Church, Torrance, CA; author of After Church Hurt
“There have been many helpful Christian books on parenting, but the Asian American Christian parent faces many unique challenges, as Eastern and Western values and practices can cause confusion and distorted thinking. This book offers much-needed guidance on these challenging aspects of parenting, from a variety of viewpoints and experiences, yet based on the supra-cultural truths of Scripture.”
Steven Chin, Pastor Emeritus, Boston Chinese Evangelical Church, Boston, MA
“Asian American parents often carry both cultural weight and gospel hope in the same breath. Grace Across Generations helps untangle the two by pointing us away from performance and toward the grace that raises faithful children and faithful parents alike.”
Justin Kim, Senior Pastor, Wintersburg Presbyterian Church, Santa Ana, CA
