I have said this many times, I LOVE the South Asian church!! I believe God has a plan and purpose for its existence in the United States. Though many South Asian churches have become unhealthy, I believe it is not the end. You and I have the chance to use this...
Lately, I've felt the pressure and strain of being an ethnic minority. The hot debate regarding Immigration Reform, the story of Trayvon Martin, the unhealthy dialogue surrounding Miss America, and the discussion about Rick Warren's photo of the Red Guard, have...
Did you know that people around the world spend a total of 10.5 billion minutes on Facebook each day?! This is just Facebook alone -- I'm sure the number continues to increase when you add Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, Pinterest, SnapChat, etc. This is stunning! Is...
“You want me to do what!?”, I exclaimed. The InterVarsity staff worker repeated himself, “You really need to share your faith and invest in people around you...” It stung. But he was right. Essentially, I needed to take discipleship seriously! I remember trying to...
"Why are we working so hard? Does any of this really matter in the end anyway?" I said this phrase constantly throughout my engineering career. I recall working hard, flying to different countries, and being stressed out to ensure that garage door openers were...
“Your voice is so forgettable… in a good way…” I remember the evening I received this comment from someone after a worship session. As an artist, I felt the sting of being ordinary. As a worship leader, I felt the joy of fading to the background. It is amazing how...
The science of leading a movement can be reproduced anywhere, but the experience of leading a movement is unique. It leaves a lasting impression on you as you reflect upon it. I have learned more about myself and God in the past 4 years than ever before in my...
I love the South Asian church. I believe the South Asian church is one of the key platforms for the mobilization of second-generation South Asian-Americans. Unfortunately, most South Asian churches have become more of a playhouse than a platform. What happened? It...
If you lead a team, then you know how difficult it can be to keep up with everyone and every project. I currently oversee a team of about 13 people that incorporate multiple levels of delegation and authority. It can be crazy figuring out when, what, who, etc. I...
Many people want to know why I spend so much time working with second-generation South Asian-American students. I can’t wait to tell you why! First off, I am a second-generation South Asian, so it feels natural for me to reach them. My parents are from India, but I...
