Languages | Education | Training | Ministry History | Questions

LANGUAGES

Korean, English

EDUCATION

School

Degree

End (mm/yy)

Candler School of Theology

M Div.

12/1989

Geneva College

BS

5/1980

TRAINING

Course

End (mm/yy)

Trinity Bible School

9/2023

Coaching4Clergy

3/2018

The Academy for Spiritual Formation

11/2015

JAMA Intercessory Prayer Conference

7/2010

School of Congregational Development Conference

8/2006

Large Church Initiative

9/2003

Evangelism Explosion Seminar

6/2003

House Church Congerence

2/2003

Awakening the Laity Discipleship Training Leader Seminar

5/2000

Disciple through Bible Study

6/1999

CERTIFICATIONS

Certification

End (mm/yy)

The Journey to the Promised Land; Vision Casting Seminar

8/1998

The Purpose Driven Church Conference

1/2006

Small Group Academy-UMC

2/2022

KUMC Laity Leadership Conference

5/2007

Tre Dies; Spiritual Retreat

11/1997

MINISTRY HISTORY

Church/Organization

Position

Begin (mm/yy)

Grace UMC & Korean Ministry

Associate Pastor & church planter

1/1985

Grace KUMC

Sr. Pastor

7/1990

Glendale KUMC

Sr. Pastor

7/1998

Holliston UMC & Glendale KUMC merged as one

Sr. Pastor

7/2005

San Diego KUMC

Sr. Pastor

7/2015

Aiea KUMC

Sr. Pastor

7/2021

Rodem GMC Church plant

St. Pastor

5/2024

The Order of Elders

Chair

2/2025

The Shared Facility Cmt.

Chair

7/1993

United Methodist Higher Education Foundation Board of Trustees

Vice-Chair

9/2020

The Global Missional Partnerships Task Force

Member

2/2021

Nehemiah Movement

Chair

5/2020

The Korean Association of UMC

President

5/2014

The Korean Ministry Plan

Executive Member

6/2008

The Partner Church of KUMC

Chair

6/2014

MINISTRY HIGHLIGHTS

Throughout my ministry, under the authority of Scripture and in dependence upon the Holy Spirit, I have demonstrated a proven capacity to lead through complexity, guide the Church through critical transitions, and cultivate spiritually vibrant, missional effective communities. My leadership has consistently produced measurable growth, leadership multiplication, and broader denominational and global impact for the advancement of Scriptural holiness.

• Transformational Leadership in Times of Transition

Led a congregation through a highly complex season of denominational discernment, resulting in a decisive 97.3% disaffiliation vote while preserving unity under significant institutional pressure.

Subsequently planted Rodem Church in Hawaii, which has grown to over 300 active members within two years. Through the work and power of the Holy Spirit, the church has become a center for spiritual renewal, doctrinal clarity, and healing, offering a replicable model of conviction-driven and missionally faithful church planting.

• Multicultural and Multigenerational Integration

Unified three distinct congregations—Korean-speaking, English-speaking second generation, and local community members—into a single, integrated ministry at Holliston UMC.

This model demonstrated sustainable multicultural and multigenerational growth and was presented at the 2006 School of Congregational Development (San Diego) as a framework for ministry in increasingly diverse and global contexts.

• Leadership Multiplication and Discipleship Systems

Built a scalable, lay-driven ministry structure with 95% adult participation in small groups, cultivating a deeply rooted culture of intentional discipleship and accountable community.

Equipped and deployed 30+ trained lay and ministry leaders, establishing a leadership pipeline that bridges generations and raises leaders committed to the authority of Scripture and the call to holy living.

• Missional Innovation in Crisis

Led rapid ministry transformation during COVID-19 through the implementation of the S.F.S. (Self-Family-Small Group) model, sustaining 85% discipleship engagement during shutdowns.

This transition moved the church from a building-centered model to a Spirit-led, movement-oriented discipleship culture, demonstrating adaptive leadership grounded in mission.

• Conflict Resolution and Organizational Alignment

As Chair of the Shared Facility Committee, successfully mediated complex, multi-church conflicts involving multiple congregations.

Established covenant-based agreements that ensured long-term stability, mutual accountability, and ministry alignment, reflecting a commitment to unity grounded in truth.

• Denominational and National Leadership

Served in key conference and national leadership roles, contributing to clergy development, doctrinal clarity, and strategic ministry direction.

Led national Korean ministry initiatives, connecting 30+ partner churches for collaborative mission and leadership development—strengthening networks committed to faithful Wesleyan witness.

• Global Missional Engagement

Expanded cross-cultural mission partnerships across Asia and Africa, including Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Kenya, and Kazakhstan.

These efforts strengthened indigenous leadership, theological training, and sustainable ministry development, extending the Church’s global mission in partnership with the work of the Holy Spirit.

• Leadership Vision and Capacity

These experiences reflect a demonstrated ability to:

• Lead the Church through complexity and transition with theological clarity

• Build unity across cultural, generational, and institutional divides

• Develop and multiply leaders grounded in Scripture and holiness

• Discern and follow the leading of the Holy Spirit in changing contexts

• Advance a missional focused, globally engaged Church

I am committed to leading the Church in faithful obedience to Jesus Christ, under the authority of Scripture, and in continual dependence upon the Holy Spirit, equipping God’s people to live out the call to Scriptural holiness and to participate in God’s mission in the world.

QUESTIONS

1. Gospel: What is the gospel?

The gospel begins with God’s initiative to restore what sin has broken. In Jesus Christ, God enters our condition, bears our sin, and opens the way for new life. The gospel is not only forgiveness, but restoration—bringing us into right relationship with God and forming us into His people. In the Wesleyan understanding, it is both pardon and transformation, leading us into scriptural holiness.

In my own journey, the gospel became real when I moved from confusion about my identity to receiving a new identity as a child of God. I have seen this good news restore not only individuals, but families and communities.

For the GMC, the gospel must remain both foundation and horizon. We are called to be a people shaped by grace, bearing witness to Christ, in whom all things are being made new.

2. Trinity: How would you articulate the doctrine of the Trinity and why it matters?

The doctrine of Trinity reveals that at the heart of all reality is not isolation, but communion. The one God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—lives in eternal relationship, and from this divine life flows creation, redemption, and sanctification. The Triune God invites us not only to believe in Him, but to participate in His life of holy love.

This doctrine matters because it shapes both our understanding of God and our life together as the Church. We do not worship a distant force, but the living God who is relational in His very being. In ministry, I have seen that when people encounter God in this way, faith becomes more personal, living and transformative.

For the GMC, the Trinity is both foundation and pattern. Unity without uniformity, and love that holds diversity together, reflect the very life of God.

3. Jesus: In what sense did Jesus die for our sins, and how does it impact your understanding of the Church’s mission?

Jesus Christ died for our sins as the atoning sacrifice who enters fully into our brokenness and restores us to God. Through His death and resurrection, He bears sin, overcomes death, and opens the way to new life. The cross is both substitution and victory—where divine justice is honored and mercy is made known. In Christ, we see both the seriousness of sin and depth of God’s redeeming love.

In my ministry, I have seen people burdened by guilt, shame, and brokenness find freedom when they encounter Christ crucified and risen. This is not merely doctrine to affirm, but grace to be received and lived.

Because Christ died for all, the Church is called to be a Christ-centered community of grace and truth. The GMC must bear witness to the cross by inviting people into restored relationship with God and with one another.

4. Holy Spirit: How does the ministry of the Holy Spirit relate to your understanding of the Church?

The Holy Spirit is the living presence of God who calls, forms, and sends the Church. The Church is sustained not by human effort but by the Spirit, who gathers us into the body of Christ, convicts us of sin, renews us in grace, and empowers us for witness and service. Without the Spirit, the Church becomes merely an institution; with the Spirit, it becomes a living people shaped by God’s presence and power.

In seasons of conflict, uncertainty, and transition, renewal comes not through strategy alone but through surrender to the Spirit. The Spirit grants wisdom in confusion, courage in weakness, and unity in the face of division.

For the Global Methodist Church, attentiveness to the Spirit is essential. Through prayer, Scripture, and communal discernment, we are guided into faithful mission as the Spirit continually gathers and sends us.

5. Sanctification: Do you affirm the doctrine of entire sanctification, and how would you explain it to someone who has not encountered it before?

I affirm the Wesleyan doctrine of entire sanctification as God’s gracious work of forming believers into lives of perfect love. It is not human flawlessness or freedom from all limitation, but a transformed heart in which love for God and neighbor becomes the governing desire. This is what we mean by scriptural holiness: a life increasingly yielded to the character and love of Christ.

In my own journey, sanctification has come through seasons of humbling, surrender, and refinement. God has often used weakness, failure, and restoration to deepen my dependence on His grace and to strip away self-reliance.

To someone unfamiliar with the doctrine, I would describe sanctification as growing into a life shaped by holy love. It may include a moment of full consecration, but it is also a lifelong journey. By the Holy Spirit, God not only forgives us, but renews us into the likeness of Christ.

6. Holiness: How do you understand holiness as it relates to human flourishing?

Holiness is not the denial of life, but its fulfillment. To be holy is to be rightly ordered toward God, and in that relationship, we discover what it means to be fully human. Sin distorts our desires, relationships, and identity; holiness restores them. In the Wesleyan vision, holiness is not mere restraint, but life shaped by the love, truth, and beauty of God—what we understand as scriptural holiness.

In pastoral ministry, I have seen that when people align their lives with God’s love and truth, they experience healing, freedom, and purpose. Holiness leads not to diminished humanity, but to deeper wholeness.

For the GMC, holiness must be both personal and communal. A holy people becomes a living witness to the world, demonstrating that life formed by God’s grace leads to human flourishing, reconciliation and lasting hope in Christ.

7. Sacraments: What is your understanding of the Sacraments and their role in the life of the Church?

God, in His grace, has given the Church visible signs through which we receive His invisible grace. In the GMC, we recognize two sacraments ordained by Christ—baptism and the Lord’s Supper—as means of grace that form us as His people and renew His covenant with us. These are not merely symbolic acts, but sacred encounters in which God meets His people in faithfulness and mercy.

In my ministry, I have seen that in times of weariness, uncertainty or transition, the sacraments ground believers in God’s unchanging promise. They remind us that our identity rests not in our performance or circumstances, but in faithfulness of God.

For the GMC, the sacraments are essential to our life together. They gather, nourish, and send us—forming one body across cultures, generations, and nations in Christ.

8. Scripture: What is your understanding of scripture’s inspiration, authority, truthfulness, and sufficiency?

I affirm that Scripture is inspired by God and serves as the primary authority for faith, doctrine, and life in the GMC. Through the witness of the Holy Spirit, the Bible faithfully reveals God’s character, His saving work in Jesus Christ, and His will for His people. Scripture is truthful and trustworthy in all that it intends to teach, and It is sufficient to guide the Church in faithful belied, holy living, and wise discernment.

In my ministry, especially in times of tension and transition, I have relied on Scripture not only for teaching but for correction, clarity, and hope. When human wisdom has proven limited, God’s Word has remained steady and life-giving.

For the GMC, Scripture must remain central—not as a weapon for division, but as the living Word that forms us into a people who embody both conviction and grace for the sake of the world.

9. Human Sexuality: What is your understanding of human sexuality expressed in terms of human flourishing?

Human sexuality is a gift from God, created with purpose and meaning. As the GMC affirms, Scripture teaches that it is rightly ordered within the covenant of marriage between a man and a woman, where love, faithfulness, and mutual self-giving reflect God’s design for human flourishing. When rightly ordered, sexuality becomes life-giving and covenantal.

In my ministry, I have encountered many who carry both deep longing and real brokenness in this area. I have learned that truth must be held together with grace. The Church must be a place where people are not rejected, but welcomed and invited into a journey of restoration and holiness.

For the GMC, our calling is to uphold God’s design with clarity while walking patiently with those seeking Christ. Human flourishing is found not in self-definition, but in being formed by God’s love and truth.

10. Human Beings: How does the biblical vision of human beings made in the image of God form your attitude toward the dignity of human life at every stage from conception to death?

Every human being is created in the image of God and carries inherent dignity from conception to death. This dignity is not based on ability, stage of life, or circumstance, but is given by God and reflects His character. Because of this, every life is worthy of honor, protection, and compassionate care, especially when people are most vulnerable.

In my ministry, I have seen how deeply people long to be seen, valued, and known. When individuals are recognized as bearers of God’s image, something is restored within them, and they begin to see themselves and others differently. This conviction shapes not only moral positions, but also pastoral practice.

For the GMC, this understanding shapes how we engage the world—with both conviction and compassion. We are called to uphold the sanctity of life while embodying Christ’s love toward all people at every stage of life.

11. Wesleyan/Methodist Contribution: What is the Wesleyan/Methodist contribution to the Church universal?

The Wesleyan tradition offers a vision of salvation that is both personal and transformative. It holds together justification and sanctification, emphasizing that God not only forgives, but renews. Through prevenient, justifying, and sanctifying grace, salvation is understood as a journey of transformation into the likeness of Christ.

This tradition also emphasizes accountable discipleship and the integration of personal piety and social holiness.

In my ministry, this understanding has shaped how I approach discipleship as an ongoing process of formation. The emphasis on small groups, accountability, and lay participation reflects the conviction that the whole church is called into growth and mission.

For the GMC and the wider Church, the Wesleyan contribution is a lived vision of scriptural holiness—faith expressed in transformed lives and active love in the world.

12. Global Methodist Church: What is your vision for the GMC?

I see the GMC as a movement called to be deeply rooted in Scripture, shaped by holiness, and committed to God’s mission across the world. In this season of new beginning, the GMC is not simply forming a new structure, but becoming a renewed people—grounded in truth and alive in the Spirit.

In my own journey, I have seen how God brings new life through seasons of disruption and refinement. I believe the GMC is being shaped in a similar way—not by strength alone, but through dependence on God’s grace.

My vision is for a global and connectional GMC where local churches are strengthened, leaders are formed, and diverse communities are brought together in Christ—across cultures, generations, and between the global South and diaspora communities.

13. Evangelism: What is evangelism and how have you practiced it effectively in your ministry?

Evangelism is the invitation to encounter Jesus Christ and enter into new life through Him. It is not only proclamation, but witness—sharing the gospel through both word and life. Evangelism flows from the conviction that all people are called into relationship with God and are invited to respond to His grace.

In my ministry, evangelism has often taken place through relationships—walking with individuals, families, and communities over time. Through preaching, small groups, and media ministry, I have sought to create environments where people can hear the gospel, ask questions, and respond freely. I have learned that authentic relationships open doors for meaningful spiritual conversations.

I have seen that evangelism is most effective when it is rooted in authenticity and love. In a world searching for meaning, the gospel remains the only true hope. For the GMC, evangelism must remain central as we faithfully bear witness to Christ.

14. Discipleship: What is a disciple, and how have you effectively made disciples in your ministry?

A disciple is one who follows Jesus Christ, is being transformed by His grace, and participates in His mission. Discipleship is not only learning, but a way of life—being formed in love, obedience, and witness. It involves both personal transformation and active participation in the life of the Church.

In my ministry, I have focused on building disciples through intentional relationships, especially in small groups. Whether in Korean, English, or multicultural settings, I have seen that transformation happens when people walk together in Scripture, prayer, and accountability. The S.F.S. model—Self, Family, and Small groups—reflects my conviction that discipleship must be integrated into daily life.

For the GMC, discipleship must remain central. A healthy connectional church is sustained not by programs alone, but by disciples who grow, multiply, and lead others into deeper faith.

15. Local Engagement: How have you led congregations to engage their local contexts with the gospel?

The gospel is always lived within a specific context, and the Church is called to embody Christ’s love in the community where it is planted. Local engagement begins with listening—understanding the needs, struggles, and hopes of the people around us. It requires presence, relationship, and a willingness to serve with humility.

In my ministry, I have led congregations to engage their communities through outreach, service, and relational ministry. Whether among immigrant families, younger generations, or those disconnected from the church, I have sought to build bridges that connect the gospel to everyday life. These efforts have often created opportunities for deeper relationships and spiritual conversations.

I have seen that when the Church moves beyond its walls and becomes present in the community, trust is built and lives are changed. For the GMC, local engagement is a natural expression of being sent by Christ into the world.

16. Unreached People Groups: How do you understand the mission of the GMC in relation to unreached and unengaged people groups?

The mission of the Church has always included those who have not yet heard the gospel. Unreached people groups represent both a challenge and a calling—to go beyond what is familiar and participate in God’s redemptive work among all nations.

Some of these groups are not only unreached but unengaged—meaning there is no active gospel witness among them. This calls the Church to take initiative in sending and pioneering new work, ensuring that no people group is left without a faithful witness to Christ.

In my ministry, I have seen that meaningful mission requires humility, listening, and long-term commitment. Building trust and raising local leaders are essential for lasting impact, so the gospel can take root within each culture.

For the GMC, this means engaging unreached peoples through partnership, collaboration, and the development of indigenous leaders.

17. Global Missions: What is the local church’s role in global missions? How will you equip local churches for that role?

The local church is not only the recipient of mission, but the sender. Global mission is part of the calling of every congregation, and each church participates by praying, giving, going, and forming disciples with a global vision. This shared participation strengthens both local and global expressions of the Church.

In my ministry, I have encouraged congregations to see themselves as part of a larger global body. Through partnerships, mission trips, and leadership development, I have seen how local churches grow when they engage beyond themselves—especially in relationship with churches in the global South, where faith is vibrant and growing. These partnerships have been mutually enriching.

As a bishop in the GMC, I would equip local churches by fostering connectional partnerships and encouraging collaboration across cultures, generations, and between the global South and diaspora communities.

18. Christian Unity: What is your understanding of Christian unity? How will you lead the Church toward greater unity in Christ and the Spirit both within the GMC and in relation to other ecclesial bodies?

Christian unity is rooted in our shared life in Christ, not in uniformity, and is sustained by truth and the Holy Spirit. The Church is one body expressed through many cultures, languages, and traditions, called to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace (Ephesians 4).

In ministry, I have often served amid division—across generations, cultures, and congregations. I have learned that unity cannot be forced but must be cultivated through humility, listening, and a shared commitment to Christ. Truth without grace divides, while grace without truth cannot sustain unity.

As a bishop in the Global Methodist Church, I would seek to build bridges within the Church and with other Christian communities, reflecting Christ’s reconciling work. This includes fostering unity among bishops, so that our shared leadership bears witness to the unity we seek to embody.

19. Bishop's Work: What is your understanding of the work of a bishop?

The work of a bishop in the Global Methodist Church is to shepherd the Church in faithfulness to Christ—guarding doctrine, nurturing leaders, and guiding mission. A bishop is not primarily an administrator, but a spiritual and pastoral leader who helps the Church remain rooted in Scripture, shaped by holiness, and attentive to the Holy Spirit.

As seen in Acts 6, the bishop is devoted to prayer and the ministry of the Word, grounding the Church in truth and dependence on God. In Ephesians 4, the bishop also equips the saints for ministry so that the body may grow in maturity and unity in Christ.

In my ministry, I have learned that leadership is not about control, but discernment—listening for God’s direction and guiding others in it. A bishop serves the connectional Church by strengthening pastors, supporting superintendents, and fostering unity across cultures and generations.

20. Your Qualifications: What qualifies you for the office of bishop?

I approach this calling with humility and gratitude. Over many years of ministry, I have been shaped through both fruitfulness and difficulty. I have served across cultures and generations and have often been called to build bridges in times of division.

In seasons of conflict and transition, I have learned patience, listening, and dependence on God. These experiences have deepened my understanding of the Church and its challenges.

I have also led through denominational transition, planted a new church, and worked to strengthen ministry in changing contexts.

I believe what qualifies me is not only experience, but the ways God has refined me. If entrusted with this role, I would seek to serve as a bishop in the GMC as a shepherd who listens well, leads faithfully, and helps the Church remain rooted in Christ.

21. Assembly of Bishops: What do you see as the role of the Assembly of Bishops?

The Assembly of Bishops serves as a spiritual and connectional leadership body within the GMC. It provides guidance, accountability, and unity across the denomination, with shared responsibility for guarding the doctrine and direction of the GMC.

It also serves as a space for shared discernment, prayer, and mutual support among bishops, especially in a global church facing diverse challenges.

In a global church, this role is essential. It creates a space where leaders can discern together and respond faithfully to the needs of the wider Church.

Through prayer, mutual counsel, and collaboration, bishops support one another and the Church as a whole, sustaining a unified and mission-focused GMC.

22. Fellow Bishops: How do you envision working together with fellow bishops?

I envision working with fellow bishops in a spirit of humility, mutual respect, and shared calling. We serve together as stewards of the Church entrusted to us.

Healthy relationships among bishops must be marked by unity, trust, honest communication, and a shared commitment to Christ’s mission.

In my ministry, collaboration has been essential, especially in navigating complex situations. Listening carefully, valuing different perspectives, and seeking common ground are vital for faithful leadership.

Strong relationships among bishops are essential for the health of the GMC. Through prayer, honest conversation, and mutual support, we can lead with greater wisdom and unity.

23. Conference Superintendents: How do you envision working together with and supervising conference superintendents?

Conference superintendents play a vital role in connecting the vision of the Church with the life of local congregations. I see my role as supporting, guiding, and equipping them to lead effectively.

Supervision is not merely oversight, but a partnership that fosters trust, clarity, and accountability.

Leadership requires trust and communication. Supervision is not only oversight, but partnership.

I would seek to maintain regular communication, provide clear expectations, and empower conference superintendents to lead with wisdom and accountability, strengthening the connectional GMC.

24. Handling Concerns: If laity or clergy bring concerns directly to you bypassing their presiding elders and/or conference superintendent, would you include the applicable conference superintendent and/or presiding elder in the conversation? If so, how would you empower your conference superintendents and/or presiding elders in the discussion?

Yes, I would include the appropriate conference superintendent or presiding elder in such situations. In the GMC, our connectional structure exists not only for order, but for accountability, care, and shared leadership. It is important that these relationships are honored and strengthened.

At the same time, when someone brings a concern directly to a bishop, it often reflects a deeper issue or a sense of not being fully heard. I would begin by listening carefully, seeking to understand both the situation and the person bringing the concern.

I would then involve the appropriate leaders in a respectful and collaborative way, ensuring transparency while affirming their role and responsibility. My goal would not be to bypass the system, but to strengthen it, so that trust is built and concerns are addressed faithfully within the life of the Church.

25. Laity Leadership: How do you envision incorporating laity into the leadership of the church and into your leadership team?

The Church is not made up of clergy alone, but of the whole people of God. The laity are essential to the life and mission of the Church, and their gifts must be recognized, nurtured, and empowered.

In my ministry, I have consistently emphasized lay leadership through small groups, ministry teams, and leadership development. I have seen that when laity are equipped and entrusted with responsibility, the Church becomes more vibrant, resilient, and effective in its mission.

As a bishop in the GMC, I would seek to incorporate laity into leadership at every level of the Church. This includes listening to their voices, providing opportunities for growth, and encouraging active participation in ministry. A healthy connectional church depends on the partnership of clergy and laity working together as one body in Christ.

26. GMC Challenges: What do you see as the top three challenges facing the GMC today? How would you address them?

I see three primary challenges facing the GMC. First, forming a clear and shared identity as a new denomination rooted in Scripture and expressed through lived holiness. Second, developing and supporting leaders for a rapidly growing global and connectional church. Third, maintaining unity across cultural, generational, and regional diversity while remaining theologically coherent. These challenges require not only reflection, but decisive and Spirit-led leadership.

In my experience, identity is strengthened when it is not only defined, but lived out in community. Leadership is developed through intentional investment and mentoring. Unity is cultivated through humility, listening, and a shared commitment to Christ. At the same time, leadership requires clarity of direction and timely decision-making, especially in seasons of growth and change.

To address these challenges, I would focus on deepening doctrinal clarity, strengthening leadership pipelines, and fostering connectional relationships across regions so the GMC may grow in both strength and unity.

27. Devotional Life: How would you characterize your devotional life?

My devotional life has been shaped by both structure and surrender. I seek to begin each day in Scripture and prayer, allowing God’s Word to center and guide my life. At the same time, I have learned that true devotion extends beyond set times and continues throughout the day as I remain attentive to God’s presence.

In seasons of difficulty and uncertainty, my devotional life has deepened. Like Elijah, I have come before God in weariness and found renewal in His presence. These moments have taught me to depend more fully on God’s grace rather than my own strength.

I would describe my devotional life as a continual returning to God—listening, surrendering, and being formed. It is from this place of dependence that I seek to lead and serve the Church faithfully.

28. Theological Resources: What are the top five authors or theological resources to which you turn for research and learning and why?

Scripture has been my primary source for teaching, discernment, and formation throughout my life and ministry. I have also been shaped by the Wesleyan tradition. John Wesley’s emphasis on grace and holiness has provided a theological framework for understanding the Christian life, while Charles Wesley’s hymns have formed my heart in worship and devotion.

In different seasons, voices such as Bonhoeffer, Richard Foster and Ki-Sung Yoo have accompanied me, helping me understand the cost of discipleship and the importance of spiritual formation as a lifelong journey.

I have also been deeply shaped by Henri Nouwen, whose writings have helped me attend to the inner life, weakness, and the pastoral call to lead from vulnerability.

I would say these influences were not chosen academically, but received along the way. Together, they have helped me hold truth and grace together, and to remain rooted in Christ while serving the Church.

29. Failures: Describe one time you failed; what did you learn from that failure?

There was a season in my ministry when, despite my desire to lead faithfully, I was unable to prevent division within the church I was serving. I entered that time with conviction, but later realized that I had not fully understood the depth of the situation or the needs of all those involved.

This became a painful but important turning point. It led me into deeper reflection and prayer, where I came to see that leadership requires not only conviction, but patient listening and spiritual discernment. God used that season to humble me and refine how I shepherd others.

Through this experience, I learned to depend less on my own understanding and more on God’s guidance, and to walk with people through conflict with greater patience and grace.

30. Leadership Style: How would you describe your leadership style?

I would describe my leadership style as relational, pastoral, and bridge-building. I seek to lead not from a distance, but by walking with people—listening, guiding, and encouraging them in their growth.

In my ministry, I have often been called to bring together people from different cultures, generations, and perspectives. This has required patience, humility, and a commitment to holding both truth and grace together.

At the same time, leadership also requires clarity and direction. While I lead relationally, I do not avoid difficult decisions when clarity is required. I recognize the need to make decisions and guide others forward, even in uncertainty. My desire is to lead in a way that reflects Christ—serving others, building unity, and helping the Church grow in faithfulness and mission.

31. Decision Making: Give an example of a time when you had to make a difficult decision as a leader and how you made that decision.

There was a time when I needed to make a difficult decision regarding the direction of a congregation during a season of uncertainty and change. There were strong and differing opinions, and any decision would have significant impact on the life of the church.

In that situation, I sought to listen carefully—to God through prayer, to Scripture, and to the voices of those involved. I also consulted with trusted leaders to gain broader perspective and wisdom.

After a season of discernment, I made the decision I believed was most faithful to God’s leading, even though it was not the easiest path. This experience taught me that decision-making requires both humility and courage, and that faithful leadership seeks God’s direction above all else.

32. Confrontation: Give an example of a time when you had to confront an employee or colleague over behavior or beliefs contrary to those agreed upon and how you handled it.

There was a time when I needed to address behavior within a ministry team that was not aligned with our shared values and commitments. The situation required both clarity and care, as it involved relationships and trust within the community.

I approached the conversation with prayer and a desire to both speak truth and understand the individual’s perspective. I met privately, communicated my concerns clearly, and grounded the discussion in our shared commitment to Christ and the mission of the Church.

At the same time, I listened carefully and sought to understand their perspective. The goal was not simply correction, but restoration. I have learned that when handled with humility and grace, confrontation can strengthen both individuals and the community.

33. Teaching: What experience do you have in a teaching role? How has your teaching style evolved during your ministry?

Teaching has been a central part of my ministry through preaching, small groups, and leadership development. Over time, my approach has evolved from primarily conveying information to fostering transformation in people’s lives.

In earlier years, I focused on helping people understand Scripture more clearly. While this remains important, I have come to see that teaching must also engage the heart and lead to lived obedience.

In multicultural and multigenerational contexts, I have learned to connect biblical truth to everyday life so that people can see its relevance and application.

My goal is not only to inform, but to form disciples—guiding people into deeper relationship with Christ and helping the Church grow in maturity and faithfulness. As a bishop, teaching is central to the role—helping the Church remain rooted in Scripture and formed in sound doctrine.