Jonathan Sunghyun Lee

Korean-American

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Korean-American

I am a pastor and church planter called to build spiritually vibrant and culturally diverse communities, serving Christ and His Church with clarity, conviction, and grace. Shaped by my immigrant and cross-cultural journey, I have been led to connect people across generational, cultural, and theological boundaries—especially in seasons of transition and discernment.I have served in both established congregations and new church plants, guiding churches through renewal with a steadfast commitment to Scripture, prayer, and the work of the Holy Spirit. Early in my ministry, I planted a congregation within an English-speaking church in New Jersey. Most recently, I planted a congregation in Hawaii, cultivating a thriving multicultural community marked by deep spiritual formation, active lay engagement, and the multiplication of emerging leaders. Through this ministry, I have witnessed both spiritual and numerical growth and the raising of faithful lay and clergy leadership.My leadership is rooted in a life of prayer and the ministry of the Word—expressed through equipping leaders, fostering unity, and helping the Church remain anchored in biblical truth while responding wisely to a rapidly changing world. I am deeply committed to guarding the faith, strengthening the Church’s theological identity, and encouraging pastors and congregations to lead with both conviction and grace.I have also engaged in denominational leadership during a significant season of transition, contributing to conversations on theological clarity, ecclesial identity, and global mission. Through these experiences, I sense a growing call not only to serve the local church, but also to strengthen, connect, and shepherd the broader body of Christ.If entrusted with this responsibility, I will serve as a faithful shepherd—faithful to the Word, led by the Spirit, and devoted to the Church of Jesus Christ across every culture and nation.