Asian

Asian Ministries helps churches impact lostness among Asians locally and globally, as we become a movement of churches on mission together.

Asian people groups are settling in North Carolina at an amazing rate, making the Asian population the fastest-growing demographic in the state. We work alongside churches and associations to develop leaders and congregations to effectively reach Asians for Christ. We provide coaching, resources and support for local churches as they seek to make disciples among the Asian population.

We assist Asian churches by:
• Advancing gospel proclamation in the local church.
• Building a disciple-making strategy.
• Connecting immigrants and their descendants for the Great Commission.
• Developing a leadership pipeline.

Please contact [email protected] if you are interested in translated copies of the following:
• Looking at Your Church in 3D
• Experiencing God
• MasterLife: MasterBuilder

Sammy Joo serves as the statewide Asian catalyst for the Mission Catalyst group. He has been on staff at the Baptist state convention since 2007.

Sammy is a graduate of Handong Global University in Pohang, South Korea; Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky; and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina.

Previously, Sammy served Korean churches in South Korea and multiethnic churches in the United States as a worship leader, youth pastor and college pastor. He also served in international student ministry in the Triangle area and on the convention’s Collegiate Partnership Team from 2007-2016.

Sammy’s desire is to equip next generation leaders among Asian communities and connect Asian American churches to fulfill the Great Commission.

Sammy and his wife, Debbie, have four children. Sammy loves to play guitar.