CHRISTIANITY DAILY

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.

In Seoul, a Korean American Pastor Hopes for a Gospel Movement

Mar 23, 2017

Much like the name of the church he is leading, Pastor Leo Rhee of CityLight Seoul hopes to see a movement of Christians in Seoul who aim to be a “light” in the city, proactively loving the city and sharing the gospel – for the good of the city and to see God’s kingdom come. It’s also made evident in the church’s slogan: “A church in the city to love the city.”

‘God Is Doing Something Remarkable in Korea’: Pastor David Hwang of Jubilee Church Shares His Seoul Journey

Mar 09, 2017

When he set out on the plane to Seoul in 2001, Pastor David Hwang only planned to stay there for two years. Little did he know that he would end up planting his feet there for 16 years (and counting) as a local church pastor.

Two Rowland Heights Churches Hold Hands in Prayer: 'Jesus Has Brought Us Together as One Body'

Mar 08, 2017

Two churches in the Rowland Heights area of Southern California gathered together for a joint night of worship on Friday, as leaders of the congregation highlighted the significance of unity in the body of Christ.

From Mother to Daughter, Church to Child, Instilling ‘Godfidence’ in Girls

Mar 03, 2017

After several years of doing parent-child events for the girls and boys of the children’s ministry, this year, Living Hope Community Church hosted an event for girls in kindergarten through 6th grade and their mothers, called “Love You to Pieces.”

‘God Was There Every Step of the Way’: Four Parents of Children With Special Needs Share Spiritual Journeys

Mar 02, 2017

Undoubtedly, being a parent of a child with special needs comes with unique challenges. But for four parents, the journey of parenting children with special needs has also been filled with testimonies of new discoveries and understandings of God and the gospel.

Tim Keller Will No Longer Serve as Redeemer's Senior Pastor Come This Summer

Feb 27, 2017

Renowned author and pastor Tim Keller of Redeemer Presbyterian Church will no longer be serving as the senior pastor of the New York City church starting this summer, Keller announced on Sunday.

In the Korean Immigrant Church, Passing on the ‘Preciousness of Christ’ From One Generation to the Next

Feb 23, 2017

Pastor Daevid Yoon’s passion for the Korean immigrant church is not just about an attachment to the Korean culture – it’s a passion to see the faith being passed down through the generations.

How Do Pastors Perceive Domestic Violence, and How Prepared Are Churches to Help Victims?

Feb 20, 2017

Domestic violence is an issue that requires a multi-faceted approach, and the church community can play a vital role in providing support and resources to victims. A study released on Monday explored how pastors perceive the issue, and what kinds of resources are available in their churches to provide help.