We celebrate AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) month with Esther Wong, a philanthropist who established the Spahr-Tan Center for International Education at Houston Christian University to honor her mother's legacy as a Christian educator in the Philippines. The center serves as a marker of the international influence of the Gospel. Esther's impact and philanthropy have earned her the 2021 Spirit of Excellence Award at HCU. Let's recognize and honor the contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander individuals like Esther Wong who are making a positive impact in our communities. #AAPIHeritageMonth #EstherWong #HoustonChristianUniversity #SpahrTanCenter #SpiritOfExcellenceAward