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Abstract: This study examines faith transmission in Chinese American Christian families through interviews with 34 families, including first-generation immigrant parents and American-raised adult children. The research identifies three main themes: embracing harmony, navigating discrepancy, and negotiating complex bonds. It underscores the need for collaboration between parents and churches in addressing the unique challenges second-generation immigrant youth face. Suggestions about how to facilitate effective faith nurturing are presented for immigrant parents and churches. The study provides insights into the complex dynamics of intergenerational faith transmission within immigrant contexts, offering practical implications for family ministry in Chinese American churches.
Shuling Peng, Ph.D., is an associate professor in family ministry and director of MAFM program of Logos Evangelical Seminary in El Monte, California. She teaches Family System Dynamics, Parental Education and Guidance, and Family-based Ministries in the M.A. program; and Family Ministries in Chinese churches in the D.Min. program.
Ruth C. Chang, Psy.D., is an associate staff of the Narramore Christian Foundation. She is involved in marriage and family-related ministries and Chinese missionary care activities.
