The Pastorate Podcast Ho-Ming Tsui on How Ethnic Churches Evolve and Why the Gospel Must Be Central in Conversations on Justice & Mercy
How should the Church respond to racism with both gospel conviction and cultural humility?
In this honest and timely conversation, Ho-Ming Tsui, Lead Pastor at Richmond Hill Christian Community Church, joins Jason Ballard to reflect on pastoring in the wake of the Stop Asian Hate movement and the Atlanta shootings. With personal stories and theological depth, Ho-Ming unpacks how he led his congregation through grief—not just with statements, but with space for lament and prayer.
He shares his own experiences with racism growing up in rural Saskatchewan, offers wisdom on what true multicultural ministry requires, and explains why gospel transformation is the only way to address racism from the inside out.
Key Takeaways:
The difference between making a statement and creating space to grieve
Why gospel transformation is key to confronting racism
What it really takes to reach new cultures as a church
A vision for unity in the Canadian Church built on friendship and humility
This episode is a rich encouragement for pastors and leaders navigating issues of race, justice, and unity in their churches and communities.
Biography
Ho-Ming is the Lead Pastor of Richmond Hill Christian Community Church, a multi-generational, multi-lingual church just outside of Toronto. He completed his undergraduate degree at Queen’s University, and went onto graduate studies at Tyndale Seminary in Toronto, and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Boston. Ho-Ming speaks frequently at conferences in Toronto and has traveled to Asia, Europe and Africa to teach as well. He is an avid guitarist and loves all things sci-fi. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Katie, they have three children.
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