Korea

Asian young adults seek new vision of servant leadership

ASCEND 2025 leadership training combines theological grounding with practical ministry planning to equip young leaders for spiritual formation and effective service.

Mission and Ministry

Leaders of the Korean Ministry Plan stand together on the first day of their meeting, held Oct. 2-4 in Teaneck, New Jersey. (Front row, from left) the Rev. Paul H. Chang, Susan Kim, Bishop Hee-Soo Jung, the Revs. Ju-Yeon Jeon and Jae Lee; (back row, from left) the Revs. Hongyun Won, Hyok In Kwon, James Jaemyung Lee, Miso Park, Prumeh Lee and Ji Min Bang. Photo by the Rev. Thomas E. Kim, UM News.

Korean Ministry Plan sharpens mission strategies and focus

During the next four years, the plan will emphasize leadership formation, congregational development, next-generation ministries, justice-related work and global partnerships.

Mission and Ministry

Participants sing praises during the opening worship of the Korean Association of The United Methodist Church, held Sept. 29 at Calvary Korean United Methodist Church in East Brunswick, New Jersey. Pictured (from left): Bishops Cynthia Moore-Koikoi of the Greater New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania conferences; Hee-Soo Jung of the Ohio Episcopal Area; Dottie Escobedo-Frank of the California-Pacific Conference; and the Rev. Kyu Hyun Kim, pastor of Berkeley Korean United Methodist Church in Orinda, Calif. Photo by the Rev. Thomas E. Kim, UM News.

Korean church leaders commit to mission, healing

The Korean Association of The United Methodist Church’s 2025 convocation brought together registered pastors, laity and ministry leaders from across the United States. Mission was a central focus.

Local Church

Families visit booths set up outside Chicago First Korean United Methodist Church in Wheeling, Ill., during the church’s Sept. 13 “Great Feast for Refugees and Neighbors.” The event marked the congregation’s 102nd anniversary and its commitment to supporting vulnerable members of the community. Families from refugee centers across Chicago participated in a day filled with worship, music, food, fellowship and practical support. Photo courtesy of Chicago First Korean United Methodist Church.

Chicago First Korean marks 102 years by hosting refugees

The United Methodist congregation celebrated its anniversary by inviting some of its most vulnerable neighbors for worship, fellowship and support.

Sign up for our newsletter!

Subscribe Now