ACADEMIC DEGREES & EDUCATION
Garrett Evangelical Seminary, Evanston, IL
Ph.D. in Theological Education – 2009
Master of Theological Studies (MTS)
Graduated Summa Cum Laude
Minor in Systematic Theology
Supervisors: Dr. Jack Seymour, Dr. James Poling, Dr. Steve Long
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, IL
1993-1997
Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond, VA
M.A. in Christian Education – 1993
Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA
Master of Religious Education (cum laude) – 1992
Seoul Women’s University, Seoul, Korea
B.A. in German Language & Literature – 1988
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS & EXPERIENCE
Kairos Pacific University, a Campus of AEU
Vice President – Present
America Evangelical University
Academic Dean – 2019 - 2023
Kairos International University
Vice President – 2013 - 2018
Methodist Theological University and Seminary, Seoul, Korea
Visiting Scholar & Adjunct Professor – 2011 - 2013
Vision University, Australia
Professor, Asia Sites (One-week Intensive Courses) – 2009 - 2013
Mongolia Trinity Bible College, Huree University, UB, Mongolia
Professor of Practical Theology & Pastoral Counseling – 2009 - 2011
Huree University, UB, Mongolia
Vice President of International Relations – 2008 - 2009
Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, CA
Adjunct Professor – 2002 - 2007
Logos Evangelical Seminary, CA
Adjunct Professor – 2004 - 2007
Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary, Evanston, IL
Teaching Fellow – 1999 - 2001
LEADERSHIP & RESEARCH INITIATIVES
The Institute for the Study of Asian American Christianity (ISAAC)
Co-Founder & Board Member – 2005 - 2009
Promoted research on Asian North American Christian Studies
Developed resources for Christian leadership in multicultural contexts
Asian American Women on Leadership (AAWOL)
Co-Founder & Researcher – 2006 - 2009
Supported Asian American evangelical women in leadership roles
Impact Mission Conference & Organization, Chicago, IL
Founder & Director – 1997 - 2000
Mobilized Asian American young adults for global missions
PASTORAL & MINISTERIAL EXPERIENCE
New Community Presbyterian Church, Chicago, IL
Part-time Associate Pastor – 1998 - 2000
Grace Baptist Church, Chicago, IL
Christian Education Director – 1993 - 1998
Instructor for Precept Ministry – 1993 - Present
COURSES & AREAS OF TEACHING
Congregation as a Healing Community
Women and Ministry
Spiritual Formation & Ministry in Contemporary Culture
Family & Gender in Christian Theology
Emotionally Healthy Ministry
Introduction to Pastoral Care
Asian American Ministry in Immigrant Churches
Faith & Human Development in Theological Perspectives
Holistic Healing: Body, Mind, & Spirit
Neuro-Linguistic Psychology & Spiritual Formation
PUBLICATIONS & BOOKS
Chapter: “Hannah: I Will Never Be the Same Again” – The Yin and Yang of Leadership (Wipf & Stock Press, 2010)
Revelation (English-to-Korean Translation) – Precept Ministry Press, 1995
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Gratitude as a Spiritual Path: The Art of Ministry from the Heart – Association of Professors and Researchers in Religious Education, 2016
How Christianity & Confucianism Impact Second-Generation Korean Women – Asian Pacific Americans & Religion Research Initiative, 2005
Congregation as a Healing Community – APA & Religion Research Initiative, 2001
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Association of Christian Counselors
American Academy of Religion
Association of Professors & Researchers in Religious Education
Religious Education Association
Institute for the Study of Asian American Christianity
Asian American Women on Leadership
