Ordinand Sept 2021 to June 2023
Holy Trinity Clapham and St Mellitus College, London.
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Trained for ordained ministry in the Church of England.
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Preached to diverse segments of the congregation of across a spectrum of ages, socio-economic backgrounds, and ecclesial traditions.
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Assisted in creating a church leadership development course.
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Engaged with outreach and pastoral ministry among vulnerable members of the community, including leading an outreach offering dinner and a warm space for vulnerably housed people.
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Started a growing bible study for Spanish speakers.
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Collaborated effectively and creatively with a large and capable staff at one of the larger and younger churches in urban London, that was once the church of William Wilberforce and the Clapham Sect.
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Served in both high church and low church liturgical traditions.
Pastor of the English-Speaking Congregation Oct 2015 to Sept 2017
Naperville Korean First Presbyterian Church—Naperville, IL, USA
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Fostered healthy intergenerational and interethnic relationships within a predominantly Korean immigrant community as an ethnic outsider.
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Organized, scheduled, and supervised events with staff and volunteer workers.
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Prepared, researched in the original languages, and preached weekly talks covering biblical interpretation, Christian theology, and socio-cultural critique.
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Counselled students dealing with sensitive welfare issues.
Pastor of Youth and University Students (Aged 12-23 yrs.) May 2013 to Sept 2015
Canaan Church—Buffalo Grove, IL, USA
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Preached weekly exegetical sermons developed from the original language and optimised for a student audience and issues.
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Coordinated and scheduled volunteers for weekly services.
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Mentored and supported students in basic decision-making, especially concerning how their academic choices related to their future careers.
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Cultivated a student community of mutual responsibility and inclusion.
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Supervised student events, maintaining good order and enforcing safe conduct.
Pastor of Children and Youth (Students Aged 5-19 yrs.) Jan 2011 to May 2013
Lord’s Love Community Church—Buffalo Grove, IL, USA
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Coordinated events and cooperative projects between Lord’s Love Community Church (a congregation of Korean immigrants) and a Monte de Sion (a congregation of Hispanic immigrants).
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Authorized the use of space for various requested student activities.
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Prescribed institutional safety policies for the students and children.
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Taught children and students with learning disabilities passages from the Scriptures and the basics of the life of faith in God.
Pastor of Children (Students Aged 5-12) Sept 2008 to Dec 2010
Lord’s Love Community Church—Buffalo Grove, IL, USA
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Trained volunteers to teach and supervise children.
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Communicated with senior staff and parents to keep them well-informed about special events as well as regular activities.
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Secured the premises after the cessation of weekly activities.
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Gave age-appropriate talks using Scripture covering the basics of Christian faith and discipleship.