New Federation of Asian American United Methodists (NFAAUM)

The New Federation of Asian American United Methodists (NFAAUM) is a recognized racial ethnic caucus in The United Methodist Church.  Twelve sub-ethnic caucuses compose NFAAUM:  Cambodian, Chinese, Filipino, Formosan, Hmong, Japanese, Korean, Laotian, South Asian, Vietnamese, Middle Eastern, and Pakistani.

To form a National Federation of Asian American United Methodists with emphasis on the linkages and empowerment of Asian American local churches; to articulate the concerns, interest and needs of Asian American constituencies in all levels of the Church; to advocate for the causes of Asian Americans before appropriate boards and agencies of the Church; to coordinate Asian American programs and activities of annual conference, jurisdictional, ethnic and special interest caucuses in relationship with boards and agencies of the General Church; to promote relevant and meaningful Asian American ministries at all levels of the Church; and to encourage full participation of Asian American United Methodists in all aspects of the life of the Church.