DEBA at the Table: Episode 4 | Rev. Chung Seong Kim
In this episode of DEBA at the Table, Rev. Gabriel Lopez welcomes Rev. Chung Seong Kim, Executive Pastor of North American Pacific Asian Disciples (NAPAD), for a powerful conversation on diversity, identity, and belonging within the church. Pastor Kim shares the rich history and rapid growth of NAPAD, highlighting the beauty and challenges of serving a community representing 19 languages, cultures, and generations. Together, they explore the vital role of the “1.5 generation” as bridge-builders, the importance of accessibility and representation, and how true belonging is rooted in mutual respect. This episode offers meaningful insight into how the church can show up with intention, support immigrant communities, and embody DEBA in action.
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DEBA at the Table: Episode 3 | Rev. Dr. Delesslyn Kennebrew
Rev. Gabriel Lopez recently spoke with Rev. Dr. Delesslyn Kennebrew, Administrative Secretary of the National Convocation and Associate General Minister of the Christian Church (DOC), about the impact of diversity and belonging in the church.
DEBA at the Table: Episode 2 | Rev. Lori Tapia
Rev. Gabriel Lopez recently spoke with Rev. Lori Tapia, National Hispanic Pastor for the Disciples of Christ (Christian Church), about the impact of DEBA programs on Obra Hispana.
DEBA at the Table: Episode 1 | Rev. Dr. Todd Adams
Join Pension Fund's Director of Diversity, Equity, Belonging, and Accessibility, Rev. Gabriel Lopez, and our very own President and CEO, Rev. Dr. Todd Adams, as they discuss the importance of DEBA at Pension Fund and the wider Church.