Clergy

A church in touch with the broader community

“A church in touch with
the broader community”

Pastor Emeritus, Bishop Sundo Kim

Biography and Decoration

2010sclose

  • Honorary member, ROK Navy (2016 ~)

2010sclose

Bio

  • Honorary member, ROK Navy (2016 ~)
  • Honorary Director, Asbury Theological School, USA (2012 ~)
  • Co-Chairperson, 국가원로회의 (2014 ~)
  • Honorary Coordinating Pastor, Wesley Chapel, UK (2011 ~)

Decoration

  • Christian Leader Award, Christian Council of Korea (2014)
  • Inscription, SUNDO KIM HALL, Asbury Theological Seminary, USA (2012)
  • 1st Mokwon Christian Ministry Award, Mokwon University (2011)

2000sclose

  • Honorary Chairperson, Christian Council of Korea (2008 ~)

2000sclose

Bio

  • Honorary Chairperson, Christian Council of Korea (2008 ~)
  • Chair-Professor, Wesley Theological Seminary, USA (2007 ~)
  • Chair-Professor, Asbury Theological Graduate School, USA (2005 ~)
  • Pastor Emeritus, Kwanglim Church (2001 ~)
  • Former Director, Seoul Hyundai Institution (2001 ~ 2008)

Decoration

  • 1st Church Planting & Mission Award, Korea Methodist Church (2002)

1990sclose

  • Chairperson, Lausanne Movement, Korean Committee (1990~1997)

1990sclose

Bio

  • Board Member, World Vision International (1998 ~ 2008)
  • International Board Member, Asbury Theological Seminary, USA (1997 ~)
  • Adjunct Professor, Methodist Theological University, Korea (1997 ~)
  • Chairperson, World Vision Korea (1997~2011)
  • President, World Methodist Council (1996~2000)
  • Board Member, HandongUniversity (1996~2000)
  • Adjunct Professor, Theological School of St. Paul, USA (1995~)
  • Co-CEO, Christian Television System (1995~1997)
  • Adjunct Professor, Asbury Theological Seminary, USA (1994~)
  • Board Member, Moonyoung Educational Institution (1994~)
  • President Bishop, Korean Methodist Church (1994~1996)
  • Board Member, Yonsei University (1994~2000)
  • Chairperson, Methodist Theological University (1994~1996)
  • Member, Korean Red Cross (1993~1995)
  • Delegate, World Methodist Council (1991~1997)
  • Chairperson, National Council of Pastors (1991~1995)
  • Adjunct Professor, United Theological Seminary, USA (1991~)
  • Chairperson, Lausanne Movement, Korean Committee (1990~1997)

Decoration

  • Top 10 Preacher, Korean Institute of Church History (1997)
  • Mogryeon Medal, National Medal of Merit, Korea (1996)
  • Gold Humanitarian Award, Korean Red Cross (1993)
  • Alumni Award, Methodist Theological University (1991)
  • John Wesley Award, Wesley Theological University, USA (1990)

1980sclose

  • President, KMRI(Ministerial Research Institute of Korea) (1980 ~)

1980sclose

Bio

  • Chairperson, Wesley Council of Evangelism (1989 ~)
  • Adjunct Professor, Wesley Theological Seminary, USA (1989)
  • Chairperson, Kwanglim Welfare Foundation (1987 ~)
  • Adjunct Professor, Fuller Theological Seminary (1983 ~)
  • President, KMRI(Ministerial Research Institute of Korea) (1980 ~)

1970sclose

  • Head of Chaplain, ROK Air force (1970 ~1971)

1970sclose

Bio

  • Adjunct Professor, Asia United Theological University(1979 ~ 1983)
  • Exchange Pastor, Epsom Methodist Church, UK (1974)
  • Adjunct Professor, Methodist Theological University, Ewha Women's University, Kangnam University. (1971 ~ 1973)
  • Senior Pastor, Kwanglim Church (1971 ~ 2001)
  • Head of Chaplain, ROK Air force (1970 ~1971)

1960sclose

  • Chaplain, ROK Air Force, Technology Training Dept. (1962 ~ 1967)

1960sclose

Bio

  • Chaplain, ROK Air Force, Technology Training Dept. (1962 ~ 1967)

1950sclose

  • Surgeon, U.N. Police Hospital in Eujungbu, Korea (1952 ~ 1953)

1950sclose

Bio

  • Senior Pastor, Seoul Jeonnong Methodist Church (1957 ~ 1962)
  • Surgeon, U.N. Police Hospital in Eujungbu, Korea (1952 ~ 1953)

Education Background

1950
  • Haeju Medical College
1958
  • Methodist Theological University
1968
  • Long Beach Missionary School
1971
  • Wesley Theological Seminary, USA (M.R.E)
1982
  • Fuller Theological Seminary (D.Min)
1993
  • Earned Honorary D.D, Asbury theological Seminary
1997
  • Earned Honorary D.Litt, African University
2006
  • Earned Honorary D.D, Hoseo University
2007
  • Earned Honorary D.D, Methodist Theological University
2013
  • Earned Honorary D.Litt, Seoul Theological University