Who We Are

We are passionate about gender equality at the pulpit and other decision-making tables. Since 2006, Innovative Space for Asian American Christianity (ISAAC) has been a pioneering faith-based nonprofit dedicated to mentoring Asian American faith leaders, fostering vital dialogue between scholars and church leaders, and curating transformative resources for local churches. By bridging the academy, the church, and the wider community, ISAAC equips the next generation of culturally rooted spiritual leaders with the wisdom, support, and tools they need to thrive.

PastoraLab

In 2021, we launched PastoraLab, our flagship program designed to empower Asian American women faith leaders by cultivating a strong sense of belonging and anchoring multivocal identities in adaptive organizational leadership. Through mutual learning, real-world application, and mentorship, PastoraLab has already transformed the journeys of over 170+ women nationwide, providing them with the skills, community, and confidence to thrive in pastoral & other forms of leadership.

After successfully completing its initial three-year grant cycle in 2023, PastoraLab has now entered a critical sustainability phase (2024-2026). While it is partially funded by the Lilly Endowment, we must raise matching funds by the end of 2026.

This is where you come in.

To secure the long-term future of PastoraLab as it enters its fifth year in 2025, we are seeking partners and investors to help sustain and grow this program for years to come.

Your donation directly contributes to sustaining this vital program, expanding our impact, and ensuring that Asian American women in ministry continue to receive the mentorship, resources, and community they need.

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PastoraLab | Empower AAPI Women of Faith

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