CHRISTIANITY DAILY

'God Gave Me Strength to Overcome Each Day's Difficulties': Rev. Hyeon Soo Lim Returns Home

Aug 14, 2017

After two years, six months, and nine days of absence, Rev. Hyeon Soo Lim returned to the pulpit of Light Presbyterian Church in Toronto during its Sunday service on August 13, and greeted the congregants. Lim then expressed gratitude toward Christians all over the world who had prayed fervently for his release, as well as toward the government leaders in Canada who had gathered their efforts to bring him home.

How the Gospel Changes Parenting and Teen Life

Aug 10, 2017

The teenage years can prove themselves to be a challenging season, for both the parents and teens alike. How can a deeper understanding of the gospel transform and redeem that potentially challenging period?

Korean American Students Travel to the 'Motherland,' Carrying the Gospel

Jul 28, 2017

A team of short-term missionary students in the English ministry of First Southern Baptist Church of Walnut left to South Korea on July 20 to share the gospel. The aims behind this mission trip were many, including restoring a sense of identity as a Korean in the Korean American students, and more importantly, providing them an opportunity to be messengers of the gospel.

At a Church Leadership Program, Ministers Encouraged to 'Fight for Their Faith'

Jul 18, 2017

With the hope to reach “one more for the gospel,” a church in Southern California has set out to train ministry leaders – both lay and pastoral – for more effective ministry.

At a New York Church, Korean and English Ministries Sing Together for the Cause of Missions

Jul 10, 2017

Crystal Church of New York held its eighth annual Mission Concert on July 2, during which various performances took place with the purpose of raising funds for the short-term mission trips taking place this summer.

A Church and a Non-Profit Partner to Invest in the Community for the Long Run

Jun 15, 2017

A church and a non-profit joined hands to offer job skills training to youth and young adults in the Fullerton area. The six-week course, which ran from April to May, was the result of a collaborative effort between New Life Fullerton, the English-speaking congregation of a Korean immigrant church called New Life Mission Church, and Solidarity, a non-profit which serves low-income and inner city children and youth through various programs, including the program which New Life participated in, called Workforce Development.

‘Reclaiming’ the Story and Legacy of Kye Yong Kim, Founder of Young Nak

May 26, 2017

A team of Korean American leaders in ministry are aiming to “reclaim” and share the story of a Korean American pastor who they believe modeled the faith through his life and death.

Caucasian Congregants Set Out to Learn the Korean Culture of Senior Pastor

May 24, 2017

Ten congregants of Advent Lutheran Church in LaGrange, GA, will be going on a 10-day mission trip to South Korea with their senior pastor, Rev. Min Chan Park, in September.

All Nations Church: Steps for the Next Generation

May 08, 2017

All Nations Church in Lake View Terrace, CA is undergoing yet another transformation for the next generation. After Rev. Jinso Yoo, who had successfully established a rare ‘co-lead pastor system,’ left to Korea, Rev. Tae Kim has been leading the congregation on his own since October 23. Six months later, however, after Rev. Michael Lee was inaugurated into the lead pastoral role in the English ministry (also called All Nations Community Church) on April 23, the church has taken on yet another look.

United Methodist Court Rules Consecrating Openly Gay Bishop Is Violation of Church Law

May 02, 2017

The United Methodist Church’s highest court ruled on Friday that consecrating a practicing gay bishop is a violation of the denomination’s law.

Korean American United Methodists Deliberate Issue of Homosexuality at Annual National Gathering

Apr 27, 2017

As the United Methodist Church (UMC) is considering whether it will change its stance on homosexuality, Korean American clergy and lay members discussed how they have been dealing with that very issue during the annual Korean Association of United Methodists (KAUM) Annual Convocation, which is taking place from April 24 to 27 in Los Angeles.

Oregon Church Celebrates Easter with Members of the Greater Community

Apr 21, 2017

Korean Bethel Presbyterian Church, located in Aloha, Oregon, launched a special ministry on April 15, the day before Easter.

Korean Church Community to Observe National Day of Prayer

Apr 17, 2017

The Korean church community in Southern California will once again participate in the observance of the National Day of Prayer (NDOP). The day is a national observance that occurs the first Thursday of May each year, during which Christians in the U.S. pray for America and its leaders.

Embracing the Diversity, and Transience, of an International Congregation

Apr 14, 2017

“No matter how short or how long, we want to be a family for you.” The slogan captures Yoon Lee’s desire for every person who visits and attends Yoido Full Gospel Church’s English ministry (YEM), located in Seoul, South Korea.

Korean American Pastor Hopes for Growth of Healthy Churches in Seoul

Apr 07, 2017

In many respects, Pastor Joel Yoon’s current position as the founding and lead pastor of a church in Seoul is a position that his younger self may have felt was completely out of his element.