Monthly Archives: April 2025

The Ministry As Healing (for M. Div., New Jersey 1985)

A Paper submitted to Dr. Hae Jong Kim and Rev. Victoria Samuel for “A Theology of Ministry” to earn the degree of Master of Divinity CNMIN 522 in The Drew Theological School, Madison, New Jersey, in March 7, 1985 CONTENTS … Continue reading

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My Spiritual Journey So Far, New Jersey 1982

An Autobiography Requirement, TH 501-01 course in the Drew Theological School, Madison, New Jersey, on September 29, 1982 THE FOUR STAGES ON MY SPIRITUAL JOURNEY I. Awakening Personal Love – The First Stage During my teenage years (1963–1968), I served … Continue reading

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Christ in Korean Suffering and Hope (Sermon, New Jersey 1984)

at the South Orange United Methodist Church on Sunday, New Jersey, in March 18, 1984 Dear friends in Christ, Today, we gather not only as individuals of faith, but as people who carry a deep and shared national history. As … Continue reading

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The Divine Dance (Sermon for Deacon Process, New York 1984)

For the sermon which the process of deacon/probationary status required submitted to the board of ordained ministry of the New York Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. January, 1984 / Madison, New Jersey PRAYER : You everywhere present One, … Continue reading

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Financial Status and Academic Life – Personal/Theological Statement for Deacon process, New York 1984 (12)

Submitted to the Board of Ordained Ministry of the New York Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, January 1984, as part of the requirements for Deacon/Probationary status. C. Christian Life 5. Are you presently in debt so as to … Continue reading

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How Close Personal Relationships Affect My Ministry – Personal/Theological Statement for Deacon Process, New York 1984 (11)

Submitted to the Board of Ordained Ministry of the New York Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, January 1984, as part of the requirements for Deacon/Probationary status. C. Christian Life 4. Indicate in some detail how your close personal … Continue reading

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Risk and Sacrifice – Personal/Theological Statement for Deacon Process, New York 1984 (10)

Submitted to the Board of Ordained Ministry of the New York Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, January 1984, as part of the requirements for Deacon/Probationary status. Edited on April 6, 2025. C. Christian Life 3. What do you … Continue reading

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Complete Dedication – Personal/Theological Statement for Deacon Process, New York 1984 (9)

Submitted to the Board of Ordained Ministry of the New York Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, January 1984, as part of the requirements for Deacon/Probationary status. C. Christian Life 2. For the sake of the mission of Jesus … Continue reading

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Understanding the Christian Life in United Methodist Theology – Personal/Theological Statement for Deacon Process, New York 1984 (8)

Submitted to the Board of Ordained Ministry of the New York Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, January 1984, as part of the requirements for Deacon/Probationary status. C. The Christian Life The Christian life, as articulated in the Articles … Continue reading

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Confidentiality in Pastoral Conversations – Personal/Theological Statement for Deacon Process, New York 1984 (7)

Submitted to the Board of Ordained Ministry of the New York Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, January 1984, as part of the requirements for Deacon/Probationary status. B. Practice of Ministry 3. Confidentiality in Pastoral Conversations Yes, I will … Continue reading

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