Representing Our Community Better at Fuller’s Asian American Center

At Fuller’s Asian American Center (AAC), “Asian American” encompasses a vast and diverse range of identities—Southeast Asian Americans, South Asian Americans, East Asian Americans, multiracial Asian Americans, and adoptees—an intentionally broad umbrella! For too long, Asian American identity, and by extension, Asian American Christianity, has been predominantly shaped by East Asian voices. This imbalance not only perpetuates exclusion but also fails to reflect the true makeup of our communities.

According to the 2020 U.S. Census, 48% of Asian Americans are of South or Southeast Asian descent, compared to 39% who are of East Asian descent, and 14% who identify as “other.” Yet these realities are often overlooked in both broader society and within the Church. For Asian American Christians, we have to widen our lens. A 2023 Pew Research Center study on religion among Asian Americans found that Filipinos make up 39% of Asian American Christians—a powerful testament to the diversity often missing from nationwide conversations. Among Asian American Evangelicals, the diversity is even greater.

The AAC unveiled a new logo in May, one that reflects the richness of our community and our commitment to inclusivity. This marks a significant shift from the more East Asian-centered design of the past. The vibrant colors represent the many backgrounds that shape Asian American identities, symbolizing our collective journey toward wholeness and healing. The four colors that form the square also represent the Asian American Quadrilateral—Asian Heritage, Migration, American Culture, and Racialization—key dimensions of the Asian American experience, as outlined by AAC’s founding dean, Dr. Daniel D. Lee.

This fall, we are thrilled to launch the AAC’s new website—a space that honors our history while inviting all Asian American Christians to explore how their unique identities can be fully integrated into their faith. Our mission at Fuller’s AAC is to equip and empower Asian American Christians for holistic discipleship and empowered ministry. We offer cohorts, seminary classes, and various initiatives that help you connect every part of who you are—especially your identity as an Asian American—with your faith in Christ.

We invite you to be part of this movement—one where every Asian American voice is not only welcomed but celebrated. Let’s continue the work of healing, transforming, and equipping ourselves for the gospel and God’s Kingdom!