Do you enjoy the creative process? God is the creator of this world. God has created each and every one of us in His unique Imago Dei and with the purpose of our lives. Living in this fast-paced, superficial, and consumerism culture, we have so little time to slow down and notice God and our identity in God. Through this seminar, you will be given a space to think about yourself in God's light and express yourself through creative mediums. We will also discuss the process and what you have discovered through this creative process. Hesed Lee is a pastor/missionary and Artist. She is currently serving as co-president of Streamside Ministry and Youth Pastor at San Jose Korean Presbyterian Church. Hesed loves beauty and is passionate in making creative space where the Spirit touches and brings freedom and wholeness to people’s lives. She desires to create a place where people can go deeper, where people can be real and honest. She graduated from Otis College of Art and Design with Communication Art and finished her Masters in Pastoral Care and Counseling from Talbot Seminary. She received her doctoral degree from Portland seminary in Leadership and Spiritual Formation with an emphasis on Art and Faith. She has two very active children. Joy is a senior in high school, and Jayden is in 8th grade. She loves spending time in nature, painting, art-making, and going on mission trips.

2020 was a tumultuous year for social justice when #Blacklivesmatter garnered national attention and the pandemic made the Asian-American community vulnerable to anti-Asian hate and racism. Four years later, the chaos of 2020 feels like a distant memory. So where and how does social justice and advocacy exist now? More specifically, how do we, as Christians, embrace and pursue social justice as God intended and not like the world does? Join Faith and Fairness to get the conversation going around what it means to fight for social justice with a Biblical perspective. Hannah Kang currently works at Northeastern University supporting students at the intersection of career development and corporate partner engagement. She comes with almost 10 years of experience working with young adults from various settings like college ministries, nontraditional career pathways, and those at graduate levels. She is passionate about social justice, equity, and impact. She is currently pursuing her Doctorate of Education at Northeastern University as she seeks to equip herself while equipping others in areas of social justice and leadership in the Asian-American community. *Please note that this seminar will be available to high school students and above

For many of us, the question of what is my calling in this life is something constantly asked by everyone including ourselves. We live in a time where this question is being asked more than ever and as Christians we have the key to that very answer. The good news of Jesus. This seminar will go into that very purpose which is to proclaim the gospel, why share our faith, how to do so, and what exactly it means to be an active ambassador for Christ. Andrew Chen has been coaching and serving many years in youth ministry and currently serves at Tree of Life church and decision point. He is attending SJSU and has a passion to share the gospel and equip students with practical tools to be an active follower of Christ to others. Andrew enjoys having deep conversations with others, building Legos, and weight training.

Ever since the Pandemic, more and more people are interested in making more money. The stock market and financial planners are more accessible than ever. People have so many questions about the markets yet there are so few with expertise who can share their insights nearby. The Bible talks about money and life more than we think and holds the answer. The seminar will go into this topic biblical stewardship and money and how Christians should approach finance. Min Jae Shin graduated from UC Berkeley with a double major in Econ/Stats and is currently a financial analyst at a Quasi-Government Bank and has a passion to improve financial literacy grounded under Biblical beliefs. In his free time, Min Jae reads books, plays tennis, and goes out for a run.

Christians believe in God and read the Bible as the living Word of God to understand God’s will and plan. However, many Christians are challenged in understanding the Word of God and spending regular time with God on a daily basis. In this seminar, you will learn to prepare the heart to spend intimate and quiet time with God and focus to communicate and build the relationship with God personally. We will learn to ask deeper questions and apply the daily bread that comes from meditating the Word of God. We will also learn to reflect the context and apply the lessons to our life as a disciple of Christ. Pastor Jiwon Hong is currently serving with Streamside Ministry and Unravel Church. She graduated from Gateway Seminary with MDiv. degree. She has been leading many Quiet Time (QT) groups and small groups over the years in her community and church in the Bay Area. Many members of the QT groups have experienced transformation and growth in faith through spending regular time with God. She is passionate about helping Christians communicate with God and grow their faith. She enjoys food, collecting snoopy, and traveling to new places. *Please note that this seminar will be conducted in Korean

In a culture where dating often centers on fleeting attraction, instant gratification, and self-centered desires, Christians are called to a radically different approach—one that reflects God's love and purpose. This seminar will help participants understand how to navigate relationships in a way that honors God. We will examine the foundations of worldly love—focused on self, convenience, and temporary pleasure—and compare them with the biblical principles of sacrificial love, commitment, and purity. As someone who has questioned, studied, and applied these same principles of Christian dating in her own life, Eunice has found that there truly is a different and God-honoring approach to dating. By examining he own testimony of dating and what the scriptures have to say about it, we’ll unpack the same biblical principles that helped her understand how Christians should approach dating, including how to prioritize spiritual growth, establish healthy boundaries, and discern God's will in relationships. Eunice Lee is a second-generation Korean American educator born and raised in the Bay Area. Recognizing her passion and gift for teaching early on, she pursued a career in education and now teaches elementary students in a public school. Beyond the classroom, Lee is deeply committed to discipleship and nurturing meaningful, Christ-centered relationships. Her heart is to guide others in growing their faith and pursuing a closer walk with Jesus.

Pauline Zoe Park is a singer, songwriter, and producer based in Malibu, CA. As a third-culture kid, music became a way of making sense of a constantly shifting world, and a safe place to explore questions on identity and belonging. Pauline has a passion to write soul songs for the next generation - to speak the stories of our pain and joy, and be a voice of healing and freedom.