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Ministry Opportunity Available: New Jersey First Chinese Baptist Church of Edison UPDATED Website Updates as of Nov 1, 2020
Short-Term Missions 2018 Trip Pictures Posted 2019 Trip Pictures Posted PaLMPrints Co-Worker Meetings: 20201008 New York Developing Ministry Resilience Co-Worker Meetings: 20201008 New Jersey Developing Ministry Resilience Website Updates as of Oct 1, 2020
Ministry Opportunities Ministry Opportunity Available: Cherry Hill Chinese Christian Church Community Conference/Events: Webinar on Asian American Perspective on Racism Website Updates as of Sep 1, 2020
Ministry Opportunities Ministry Opportunity Available: Bergen Christian Testimony Church PaLMPrints Co-Worker Meetings: 20200806 New York Racism and the Asian American Church Co-Worker Meetings: 20200806 New Jersey Racism and the Asian American Church Website Updates as of Aug 1, 2020
Churches Chinese Bible Church of Greater Boston - New Listing Ministry Opportunities Ministry Opportunity Available: Rockland Chinese Alliance Church, C&MA Website Updates as of Jul 1, 2020
PaLMPrints Co-Worker Meetings: 20200604 New York Church Re-Opening Co-Worker Meetings: 20200604 New Jersey Church Re-Opening Website Updates as of May 1, 2020
Short-Term Missions 2020 Trip to Little Black Spot Mountain CANCELLED Ministry Opportunities Ministry Opportunity Available: Chinese Bible Church of Greater Boston PaLMPrints Co-Worker Meetings: 20200424 New York Covid-19 and the Church Co-Worker Meetings: 20200424 New Jersey Covid-19 and the Church Website Updates as of Apr 1, 2020
Short-Term Missions 2020 Trip Update in light of Covid-19 Website Updates as of Mar 1, 2020
Ministry Opportunities Ministry Opportunity Available:The Church of Grace to Fujianese Next Generation Minister PaLMPrints Co-Worker Meetings: 20200220 NYCWF Concert of Prayer Co-Worker Meetings: 20200221 NJCWF Concert of Prayer Website Updates as of Feb 1, 2020
Short-Term Missions 2020 Trip Promotion video posted Ministry Opportunities Ministry Opportunity Available: New Jersey First Chinese Baptist Church of Edison Youth Pastor Ministry Opportunity Available: Vision Church Assistant Pastor Ministry Opportunity Available: Vision Church Children's Minister
Website Updates as of Jan 1, 2020
Short-Term Missions 2020 Trip Applications: Posted PaLMPrints Co-Worker Meetings: Annual New York and New Jersey Christmas Appreciation Lunch
Website Updates as of Dec 1, 2019
Ministry Opportunities Ministry Opportunity Available: OCM Canaan Church of Princeton Youth Director Ministry Opportunity Available: The Church of Grace to Fujianese Associate of Family Ministries PaLMPrints Co-Worker Meetings: 20191121 NYCWF Dealing with Our Stress and Frustrations Co-Worker Meetings: 20191122 NJCWF Managing Millennials in the Church Community Conference/Events: WOW! Winter Refresh 2020: Silent Retreat Website Updates as of Nov 1, 2019
Ministry Opportunities Ministry Opportunity Available: OCM Grace Church Youth Pastor/Director position modified to FULL TIME Ministry Opportunity Available: Chinese Bible Church of Greater Boston Community Announcement: Installation of Pastor Kevin Liu Website Updates as of Oct 1, 2019
Ministry Opportunities Ministry Opportunity Available: Chinese Bible Church of Greater Lowell (Cantonese Pastor) PaLMPrints Co-Worker Meetings: 20190926 NYCWF Self-Care and Dealing with Depression in the Home Co-Worker Meetings: 20190927 NJCWF Dealing with Our Stress and Frustrations Website Updates as of Sep 1, 2019
Short-Term Missions 2019 Testimony: Allison Eng 2019 Testimony: Jason Lau 2019 Navajo VBS TEAM: Team members Website Updates as of Aug 1, 2019
Ministry Opportunities Ministry Opportunity Available: P/T Paid Sunday School Director @ Morningside United Methodist Church PaLMPrints Co-Worker Meetings: 20190627 NYCWF Managing Millennials in the Church Co-Worker Meetings: 20190628 NJCWF Self-Care and Dealing with Depression in the Home Website Updates as of Jul 1, 2019
Community Conference/Events: WOW! Seminar Series 2019 (through the summer) Conference/Events: Summer Refresh Silent Retreat Website Updates as of Jun 1, 2019
PaLMPrints Co-Worker Meetings: 20190425 NYCWF Recruiting and Retaining Quality Volunteers Co-Worker Meetings: 20190426 NJCWF Recruiting and Retaining Quality Volunteers Website Updates as of May 1, 2019
Short-Term Missions In hopes of finding an additional guy or two and an additional driver (age 25+) or two, the short-term missions application deadline has been extended an additional ten days to Sunday, Apr 28. If interested in learning more about our trip, go to our Missions Tab. Ministry Opportunities Ministry Opportunity Available: Monmouth Chinese Christian Church Ministry Opportunity Available: OCM Grace Church Community Conference/Events: WOW! Seminar Series 2019 May 14: Healthy Sexuality Jun 12: Phoebe Website Updates as of Apr 1, 2019
About Us: 2018 End of Year Report The Dig 2018 New York/New Jersey Chinese-American Church and Korean-American Church Pastor Compensation Website Updates as of Mar 1, 2019
Ministry Opportunities Ministry Opportunity Available: Reformed Church of Newtown PaLMPrints Co-Worker Meetings: 20190221 NYCWF Concert of Prayer Co-Worker Meetings: 20190222 NJCWF Concert of Prayer
Website Updates as of Feb 1, 2019
About Us Our Staff: New Pastoral Associates: Tim Chen and John Maxham Ministry Opportunities Ministry Opportunity Available: Chinese Evangel Mission Church CHINESE PASTOR Ministry Opportunity Available: Great Commission Bible Church Outside of New York and New Jersey: Trinity Christian Church of Greater Philadelphia UPDATED Short-Term Missions Applications for our 2019 Short-Term Missions Trip is now open 2019 STM Promotional Video Community Conference/Events: Asian American Theology: Immigration, Providence, and Politics Website Updates as of Jan 1, 2019
Short-Term Missions Richard Choy's Testimony Churches Updated Church Postings: Long Island: Edge City Church: Pastor - Rev. Stephen Na Queens: First Baptist of Flushing: English Pastor - Rev. Aaron Chan PaLMPrints Co-Worker Meetings: Annual New York and New Jersey Christmas Appreciation Lunch
Website Updates as of Dec 1, 2018
Churches Updated Church Postings: New Jersey: Valley Community Church: Pastor - James Poon (new church plant) New YorK: The English Ministry of New York Chinese Alliance is now 3Stone Queens: Hope Astoria Church: Pastor - Denise Rhrissorrakrai New Vision Covenant Church: Pastor - Rev. Martin Chang (relocated from Long Island) PaLMPrints Co-Worker Meetings: 2018 NJCWF Honoring Haddon Robinson Website Updates as of Oct 1, 2018
Short-Term Missions Brochures 2018-2002 posted Ministry Opportunities Ministry Opportunity Available: Chinese Gospel Church, Philadelphia, PA PaLMPrints Co-Worker Meetings: NYCWF What Is My Character As A Leader? Co-Worker Meetings: NJCWF What Is My Character As A Leader? Community Conference/Events: Countering the Culture Conference/Events: CEMCQ "JUST SHOW UP" BOOK CLUB Conference/Events: Raising A Godly Generation Website Updates as of Sep 1, 2018
Ministry Opportunities Ministry Opportunity Available: Boston Metrowest Bible Church Ministry Opportunity Available: NJ First Chinese Baptist Church of Edison (CHINESE Pastor) Website Updates as of Aug 1, 2018
Short-Term Missions Current & Former Teams Updated Did You Know? Updated T-Shirt Graphics Updated Ministry Opportunities Ministry Opportunity Available: Christian Testimony Manhassett PaLMPrints Co-Worker Meetings: NY Discipling Your Congregation in Financial Stewardship Website Updates as of Jun 1, 2018
Ministry Opportunities Ministry Opportunity Available: Children's Ministry Intern Church of Grace to Fujianese Ministry Opportunity Sought: Barnabas Ng: seeking Part-Time Internship Position PaLMPrints NY/NJ Church News: April 21 Culture in Life, Ministry, and the Work Place Seminars Co-Worker Meetings: Combined New York and New Jersey Meeting Community Conference/Events: Youth Worker's Gathering Website Updates as of May 1, 2018
Ministry Opportunities Ministry Opportunity Available: EM Pastor Community Church of Great Neck Ministry Opportunity Available: YP Pastor Community Church of Great Neck Community Announcements: Monk At Sunset by John L. Ng Website Updates as of April 1, 2018
Ministry Opportunities Ministry Opportunity Available: Part-Time Interim CHINESE Pastor PaLMPrints Co-Worker Meetings: NJ Discipling Your Congregation in Financial Stewardship Community Conference/Events: CEF's Annual Children's Ministry Conference Website Updates as of March 1, 2018
Short-Term Mission Did you Know? Updated STM Graphics Updated 2017 Trip Pictures Posted PaLMPrints Co-Worker Meetings: NY 2018 Concert of Prayer Community Conference/Events: Asian American and Multicultural Leadership Seminars
Website Updates as of February 1, 2018
Churches Updated Church Postings: Senior Chinese Pastor for Fair Lawn Community Church Short-Term Mission 2018 Video Promotion Posted PaLMPrints Co-Worker Meetings: NJ 2017 New York/New Jersey Christmas Appreciation Lunch Co-Worker Meetings: NY 2017 New York/New Jersey Christmas Appreciation Lunch Co-Worker Meetings: NJ Concert of Prayer Website Updates as of January 1, 2018
Churches New Church Postings: The Well Church in Hackensack, NJ Short-Term Mission Short-Term Mission Applications Online Testimonies Posted Daniel Chin David Lopez Ministry Opportunity: Fair Lawn Community Church is seeking a Senior Chinese Pastor Community Resources: Addition of Carmen Wong, Mental Health Counselor May this Christmas Season overflow with love and joy as you celebrate our Lord's birth and enter a New Year with family and friends!
Website Updates as of December 1, 2017
Churches New Church Posting: Christ Community Church Ministry Opportunities Updated Church Postings: Part-Time Youth Pastor position open at Morningside UMC Ministry Opportunity Available: Youth Director position open at CEMCQ PaLMPrints Co-Worker Meetings: NJ Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, Part II Co-Worker Meetings: NY Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, Part II Website Updates as of November 1, 2017
Churches New Church Postings: Grace Alive Fellowship PaLMPrints Co-Worker Meetings: NY Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Co-Worker Meetings: NJ Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Ministry Opportunities Ministry Opportunity Available: Mandarin Position open at Chinese Gospel Church Website Updates as of October 1, 2017
Ministry Opportunities Ministry Opportunity Available: Long Island Abundant Life Church Ministry Opportunity Update: Fair Lawn Community Church requested EM position be taken down temporarily PaLMPrints Co-Worker Meetings: NJ Retaining the Second Generation Community Conferences/Events: WOW! Fall Series on Biblical Women Website Updates as of September 1, 2017
Churches Envision Church now holding services in a Theater. Community Announcements: ISAAC Summer Open House Resources: Ambassador Network Website Updates as of June 1, 2017
PaLMPrints Co-Worker Meetings: NY Retaining the Second Generation The Dig 2014 Pastor Survey: Pastoral Compensation Stats 2017 Retaining the Second Generation by Paul Shen Youth Pastor of Chinese Christian Church of New Jersey Community Announcements: Summer Ministry Internship Opportunities Website Updates as of April 1, 2017
Ministry Opportunities Ministry Opportunity Sought: Ray W Low Ministry Opportunity Available: Boston Metrowest Bible Church PaLMPrints Co-Worker Meetings: NY March meeting on Global Warming Website Updates as of March 1, 2017
PaLMPrints Co-Worker Meetings: NY and NJ February Concert of Prayer Website Updates as of February 1, 2017
Short-Term Missions 2016 Pictures Posted 2016 STM Tesimony by Jin Liu Ministry Opportunities Ministry Opportunity Sought: Frank Meyer Ministry Opportunity Sought: Jason Lee Ministry Opportunity Available: Youth Pastor in Chinese Baptist Church, Las Vegas, NV
Website Updates as of January 1, 2017
Short-Term MIssions 2017 Short-Term Missions Applications now OPEN! 2017 Short-Term Missions Committee 2016 STM Testimony by Nicole Cheng Ministry Opportunities New York Chinese Alliance Church is looking for a Part-Time Youth Worker New York Chinese Alliance Church is looking for a Part-Time Young Adult Worker New Jersey First Chinese Baptist Church is looking for an EM Pastor to serve FT or PT New Jersey First Chinese Baptist Church is looking for a Youth Pastor to serve FT or PT PaLMPrints Book Review: The Evolution of the West Co-Worker Meetings: NY and NJ Dec 09: Christmas Appreciation Lunch A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!!
Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger. Luke 2:10b-12
Website Updates as of December 1, 2016
Churches New Church Postings: Envision Church C&MA, Hicksville, LI Chinese Evangel Mission Church of New Jersey Ministry Opportunities Grace Community Church, Flushing is looking for a Part-Time Worship Pastor Trinity Christian Church of Greater Philadelphia updated EM Duties, Description, Responsibilities PaLMPrints Film Review: 45 Years Co-Worker Meetings: New York New Jersey Community Conferences/Events: WOW! Winter Refresh (Silent Retreat) Resources: Addition of Christian Counselor Mary Jiyon Cho Website Updates as of November 1, 2016
Churches New Posting: Chinese Community Church of New York Ministry Opportunities Ministry Opportunity Sought: Henry Hwang Ministry Opportunity Available: Youth Pastor PaLMPrints Book Review: White Trash: the 400 year untold story of class in America Hillbilly Elegy: a memoir of a family and culture in crisis Co-Worker Meetings: Doing Church Work Post Modernity, Part II New York New Jersey Website Updates as of October 1, 2016
Short-Term Missions 2017 Short-Term Missions Committee formed PaLMPrints Film Review: Son of Saul Co-Worker Meetings: Doing Church Work in Post Modernity, Part I New York New Jersey Community Conferences/Events: WOW! Fall '16 Seminar: Paul & Women Leadership Resources: International Community United 4 Change Resources: Henry Hwang is available for Sunday Speaking Opportunities Website Updates as of September 1, 2016
Ministry Opportunities Outside of New York and New Jersey: Trinity Christian Church of Greater Philadelphia PaLMPrints Book Review: Your Friend Forever, A. Lincoln: The Enduring Friendship of Abraham Lincoln and Joshua Speed Community Conferences/Events: Free Seminar for Church Leadership-Managing Risk at Your Church Website Updates as of August 1, 2016
Short-Term Missions 2016 Trip: 25th Anniversary Video posted 2016 Team Posted Did You Know updated to reflect 2016 Trip 2016 T-Shirt posted PaLMPrints Film Review: The Night Of Website Updates as of July 1, 2016
PaLMPrints Book Review: On Friendship Film Review: Spotlight Co-Worker Meetings: May: Silence & Solitude Jun: Picnic/Luncheon New York New Jersey Community: Announcement: Summer Internship Available Conference: Unleased! Together for God's Global Glory Website Updates as of May 1, 2016
Ministry Opportunities New Jersey: OCM Canaan Church Ministry Opportunity Revised PaLMPrints Book Review: The Path: What Chinese Philosophers Can Teach Us About the Good Life Co-Worker Meetings: Why I Have Trouble Attending Worship in Most Churches! New York New Jersey Community 2016 Conference for Worship Teams: The Next Worship Website Updates as of April 1, 2016
Ministry Opportunities New York: The Youth Pastor position at Grace Christian Church, Flushing is filled PaLMPrints TV Series Review: The Americans Co-Worker Meetings: The Place of the Church in Politics New York New Jersey Community Announcement: Art Exhibit by John L. Ng Resources: Evangelist Frank Meyer is available for Evangelism Training and Pulpit Supply Website Updates as of March 3, 2016
Short-Term Missions Pictures of our 2015 T-Shirt Posted Ministry Opportunities New Jersey: English Ministry Pastor position open at New Jersey First Chinese Baptist, NJ PaLMPrints Book Review: Bread For The Journey Co-Worker Meetings: February New York February New Jersey Community Announcement: Chinese American Citizens Alliance Contest Announcement: Art Exhibit by John L. Ng
Website Updates as of February 1, 2016
About Us: 2015 End of Year Report posted PaLMPrints Film Review: Ex-Machina Co-Worker Meetings: New York New Jersey Website Updates as of January 1, 2016
About Us: Pastoral Associates withdrawn Rev. John Eng Rev. Ben Kong Rev. Ben Lin Pastoral Associates newly joined Rev. Wilson Cheng Rev. David Rong Short-Term Missions 2015 Trip: The testimonies of Frances Liu and Chi-Kwong Cheung posted 2016 Trip: Adult and Child Applications and References posted 2016 Brochure posted PaLMPrints Book Review: On Moderation Regional Report: 2015 Co-Worker Meetings: NY and NJ Dec 09: Christmas Appreciation Lunch Website Updates as of December 2, 2015
Short-Term Missions STM Trip Dates & Pictures: Pictures of our 2015 now available for viewing Ministry Opportunities New Jersey: English Ministry Pastor position open at OCM Princeton, NJ PaLMPrints Movie Review: Spectre Co-Worker Meetings: NY Nov 19 and NJ Nov 20: Learning About New York and One Another As we celebrate the birth of our Lord,
PaLM wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 
Website Updates as of November 4, 2015
Ministry Opportunities: William Leung seeks a Youth Worker Position Fair Lawn Community Church is seeking an EM Associate Pastor Community Resources: Arnold Ng: Deputy Commissioner of Home Care PaLMPrints Book Review: Unfinished Business Co-Worker Meetings: NY Oct 14 and NJ Oct 16: Lectio Divina: Recovering A Lost Discipline of Reading & Prayer-Part II Community 2015 Conferences: Grace Prescriptions 2015 Event: Jesus and Women Website Updates as of October 1, 2015
PaLMPrints Movie Review: Interstellar Co-Worker Meetings: Audio and Pictures of our June and September meetings posted NY Jun 17 and NJ Jun 19: Modeling Shared Leadership NY Sep 19 and NJ Sep 20: Lectio Divina: Recovering A Lost Discipline of Reading & Prayer-Part I Community Announcements: For English Ministry Staff Members: Complete a survey to potentially help our Asian American Churches Conferences: 2015 Conferences: WE are better together Website Updates as of September 1, 2015
Short-Term Missions Did You Know updated to include 2015 Trip Data Ministry Opportunities New York: Senior Pastor position open at Queens Herald Church, C&MA Lead Pastor position at Chinese Evangel Mission Church-Manhattan FILLED Outside New York/New Jersey: Part-Time Youth Internship open at Chinese Christian Church & Center, Philadelphia, PA Associate Pastor position at Chinese Gospel Church, Philadelphia, PA FILLED PaLMPrints Book Review: The Age of Atheists Doubt: A History-The Great Doubters and Their Legacy of Innovation from Socrates and Jesus to Thomas Jefferson and Emily Dickerson The Road to Character Movie Review: Last Night NY/NJ Church News: John Eng of Chinese Evangel Mission Church-Manhattan Retires Website Updates as of Jun 4, 2015
Ministry Opportunities New York: Lead Pastor position open at Chinese Evangel Mission Church, Queens Outside New York/New Jersey: EM Pastor position open at Wilmington Community Evangelical Church, DE Youth Director position open at Wilmington Community Evangelical Church, DE PaLMPrints Book Review: Fields of Blood: religion and the history of violence Movie Review: TV Series, Daredevil New York/New Jersey AA Community News: May 24: A Triple Blessing! May 6: A Tireless Servant Co-Worker Meetings: Audio and Pictures of our April and May meetings posted April 15/17: When a Colleague Falls May 21/22: Utilizing the Church Calendar 2015 Conferences College of Prayer New York: Jun 11-13, 2015 The Global Leadership Summit: Aug 6-7, 2015 Website Updates as of April 1, 2015
Short-Term Mission STM Trip Dates & Pictures: Pictures of our 2008 and 2009 are now available for viewing Ministry Opportunities New Jersey: English Ministry Pastor position open at East Bergen Christian Church PaLMPrints Movie Review: Masterpiece Mystery Inspector Lewis New York/New Jersey News: Worth of Imitation Co-Worker Meetings: Audio and Pictures of our March meeting posted Website Updates as of March 2, 2015
Short-Term Mission STM Trip Dates & Pictures: Pictures of our 2006 and 2007 are now available for viewing PaLMPrints New York/New Jersey News: Chinatown Churches Marching in NY Lunar New Year Parade update with pictures Co-Worker Meetings: Audio and Pictures of our February meeting posted The Dig 2014 Pastor Survey: Additional Ministry Stats posted
Website Updates as of February 2, 2015
About Us Needs: 2014 End of Year Report PaLM Prints Book Review: Lincoln's Bishop New York/New Jersey News:
2015 Conferences: Reasonable Faith in An Uncertain World NEW! Community Resources: List of Asian American Christian Mental Health Professionals 2015 Discount and Offerings: Free shipping from Christianbooks.com with an order of $35 or more. Website Updates as of January 5, 2015
About Us Staff: New Pastoral Associates: Aaron Chan, Ben Ing and Greg Woo. Short-Term Mission 2015 STM Trip: Our Trip Information and applications are now online. STM Trip Dates & Pictures: Pictures of our 2010 trip are now available for viewing. PaLMPrints Book Review: Gilead New York/New Jersey News: Spreading Christmas Joy Regional Report: Reports for the following years are now online: 2014, 2011 and 2010. Co-Worker Meetings: Pictures of our Annual NY/NJ December Christmas Appreciation Lunch posted. Community 2015 Announcements: Micah Groups now forming. A few scholarships are available. 2015 Conferences: Render 2015 and Wheaton Evangelism Conference.
Website Updates as of December 10, 2014
Churches New Churches Added to Database: Brooklyn Chinese Baptist Church Faith Bible Church of New Hyde Park (LI) Logos Community Church (Queens) Neighborhood Church NYC (Relocated from Queens to Brooklyn) Pilgrim Church (NJ) Sojourner Presbyterian Church (NJ) Short-Term Mission STM Trip Dates & Pictures: Photos of our 2005 Tutorial, Labor and VBS trips are now online PaLMPrints Co-Worker Meetings: Pictures of our NY/NJ November Meetings are now online. However, no audio for either meeting was recorded as a precaution since some of the information shared may potentially be used for identity theft. Blog Will We Celebrate Christmas This Year? January 17, 2013
Welcome to PaLM's new website. With this new website, comes a new focus. Henceforth, this website is dedicated to the advancement, benefit and blessing of the New York/New Jersey Asian American Christian community. In pursuit of these goals, this website is dedicated to:
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I am excited to see where God will take this website. Stop by often and learn what's happening! If you would like to join me as a volunteer in helping to build, maintain and grow this website, drop me line [click here]. We are in need of: Writers Photographers Researchers Howard |
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