Who's Speaking?
Justin Young
English Pastor, CCC Indianapolis
Justin Young serves as the Pastor of English and Youth Ministries at the Chinese Community Church of Indianapolis. He graduated with a BA from Wheaton College in Biblical and Theological Studies and an MDiv from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He and his wife have three children. His current interests include technology, running, and essentialism.
Retreat Schedule
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Registration
Attendees arrive for registration
Location: TDB
Dinner
Dinner is provided
Location: Cafeteria
Plenary Session One
Justin Young
Topic TBD
Location: TDB
Small Group
Join for small group
Location: TDB
Fellowship
Enjoy an evening of gathering. Get to know each other!
Location: TDB
Breakfast
Start the day off right. Breakfast is provided.
Location: Cafeteria
Extended QT
Quiet Time
Location: Trinity Pines
Workshop
Speaker/Topic TBD
Location: TDB
Workshop
Speaker/Topic TBD
Location: TDB
Lunch
Lunch is provided
Location: Cafeteria
Forum
Serving and Surviving in the Chinese Heritage Church
Location: TBD
Free Time / One on One
Topic TBD
Location: TDB
Dinner
Dinner is Provided
Location: Cafeteria
Plenary Session Two
Justin Young
Location: TDB
Small Group
Join for small group
Location: TDB
Fellowship
Enjoy an evening of gathering. Get to know each other!
Location: TDB
Breakfast
Start the day off right. Breakfast is provided.
Location: Cafeteria
Extended QT
Quiet Time
Location: Trinity Pines
Workshop
Speaker/Topic TBD
Location: TDB
Plenary Session Three
Justin Young
Location: TDB
Lunch
Lunch is provided
Location: Cafeteria
Forum
Q&A with Speaker and PAACT Pastors
Location: TBD
Free Time / One on One
Topic TBD
Location: TDB
Dinner
Dinner is Provided
Location: Cafeteria
Plenary Session Four
Justin Young
Location: TDB
Small Group
Join for small group
Location: TDB
Fellowship
Enjoy an evening of gathering. Get to know each other!
Location: TDB
Breakfast
Start the day off right. Breakfast is provided.
Location: Cafeteria
Extended QT
Quiet Time
Location: Trinity Pines
Pack Up
Remember all your items!
Plenary Session Five
Justin Young
Location: TDB
Group Prayer
Location: TBD
Workshops
Finding the Right Seminary
Speakers:
A key part of your journey into vocational ministry will be your seminary education. The seminary you choose will not only shape your theology and philosophy of ministry, but could play a key role even in where you find future employment. So how do you choose the right one? What are the criteria you should use in evaluating seminary options? This workshop will discuss how to navigate these questions in order that with God’s help you will find the seminary most suitable for the ministry God may be calling you into.
Pastor David Tang
A key part of your journey into vocational ministry will be your seminary education. The seminary you choose will not only shape your theology and philosophy of ministry, but could play a key role even in where you find future employment. So how do you choose the right one? What are the criteria you should use in evaluating seminary options? This workshop will discuss how to navigate these questions in order that with God’s help you will find the seminary most suitable for the ministry God may be calling you into.
Discerning Your Calling
Speakers:
This workshop is for those who are beginning to explore whether God may be calling them toward vocational ministry. Grounded in Scripture, this workshop will consider what a call to ministry can look like, how to discern it wisely within the church community, and how to navigate potential roadblocks (ie. lack of support from parents or a spouse, etc). Participants will also gain practical next steps for continuing to prayerfully explore this path.
Pastor Jason Tarn
This workshop is for those who are beginning to explore whether God may be calling them toward vocational ministry. Grounded in Scripture, this workshop will consider what a call to ministry can look like, how to discern it wisely within the church community, and how to navigate potential roadblocks (ie. lack of support from parents or a spouse, etc). Participants will also gain practical next steps for continuing to prayerfully explore this path.
Women in Ministry
Speakers:
While this workshop does not aim to resolve the theological debates, the goal is to create a non-polarizing space to explore the opportunities and challenges women may encounter as they discern a calling into vocational ministry. Together, we will discuss the realities of ministry leadership and cultural expectations—particularly in Chinese heritage churches—as well as questions women may have navigating the intersection of ministry, marriage, and motherhood.
TBD
While this workshop does not aim to resolve the theological debates, the goal is to create a non-polarizing space to explore the opportunities and challenges women may encounter as they discern a calling into vocational ministry. Together, we will discuss the realities of ministry leadership and cultural expectations—particularly in Chinese heritage churches—as well as questions women may have navigating the intersection of ministry, marriage, and motherhood.
Preparing for the Missions Field
Speakers:
Do you sometimes wonder how you can talk about God's goodness to the people around you? Do you struggle to live life by faith? Do you often wonder if you are doing the right thing for God? Perhaps you would like to consider going on a short-term or mid-term mission trip? Or, perhaps you are already considering a full-time missionary life. This workshop will help you prepare for your next possible steps of a challenging, but phenomenal journey.
Pastor Wai Lim and Nancy
Do you sometimes wonder how you can talk about God's goodness to the people around you? Do you struggle to live life by faith? Do you often wonder if you are doing the right thing for God? Perhaps you would like to consider going on a short-term or mid-term mission trip? Or, perhaps you are already considering a full-time missionary life. This workshop will help you prepare for your next possible steps of a challenging, but phenomenal journey.
Facing Ministry Temptations and Failures
Speakers:
How do ministry leaders navigate the inevitable temptations and challenges of lust, pride, envy, fear of man, and failure as we seek to be faithful to the Lord? This workshop will through some Scriptures, best practices, and additional resources that are helpful in the first few years of pastoral ministry.
Pastor Allan Tsai and Pastor Nathan Wang
How do ministry leaders navigate the inevitable temptations and challenges of lust, pride, envy, fear of man, and failure as we seek to be faithful to the Lord? This workshop will through some Scriptures, best practices, and additional resources that are helpful in the first few years of pastoral ministry.
Registration Guideline
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Check List
- Complete the online Render application form by January 3, 2027.
- Pay your $215 registration fee via Zelle (treasurer@paactexas.org) or mail in a check (written to PAACT) to 10305 South Main St, Houston, TX 77025
- Ask a mentor (e.g. discipler, spiritual mentor, or pastor) to complete the mentor reference form assessing your spiritual maturity and character. Please ask your mentor to complete the form by January 3, 2027.