Samuel Kim and Getting it done in Korea or by Koreans Feb 24, 2004 Jintae Kim, Ph.D. Director Korean Ministerial Studies

3 Phases of Samuel Kim’s Life 1’st Phase (’83-’92) – The 1’st Korean C&MA Missionary - One of the most successful missionaries to Japan. 1’st Phase (’83-’92) – The 1’st Korean C&MA Missionary - One of the most successful missionaries to Japan. 2’nd Phase (’93-’97)– Missionary to China – 2 years at Beijing University & Introducing B.E.E. to Chinese underground church leaders. 2’nd Phase (’93-’97)– Missionary to China – 2 years at Beijing University & Introducing B.E.E. to Chinese underground church leaders. 3’rd Phase (’98-04)– Mobilizer of Koreans for World Evangelization. 3’rd Phase (’98-04)– Mobilizer of Koreans for World Evangelization.

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1’st Phase ( ) : A liquor-store owner & 1’st Generation Korean American : A liquor-store owner & 1’st Generation Korean American. 1982: Ordained – C&MA 1982: Ordained – C&MA : A pioneering C&MA missionary : A pioneering C&MA missionary : Japan field – 10 years : Japan field – 10 years One of the most successful missionaries in Japanese field. He established 7 churches in Japan. One of the most successful missionaries in Japanese field. He established 7 churches in Japan.

2’nd Phase – His mission for China ( ) : Beijing – 2 years. His heart for the lost souls in China - Developed the idea to use B.E.E. to training underground church leaders : Beijing – 2 years. His heart for the lost souls in China - Developed the idea to use B.E.E. to training underground church leaders. 1995: B.E.E. Representative in Korea and began translation project of B.E.E. material into Chinese using the manpower and the facility of Onnuri Church. Continued his missionary work in China. 1995: B.E.E. Representative in Korea and began translation project of B.E.E. material into Chinese using the manpower and the facility of Onnuri Church. Continued his missionary work in China.

3’rd Phase: Mobilization of Korean Mission proper ( ). The first Korean C&MA missionary sent to Korea to mobilize Koreans for world evangelization. The first Korean C&MA missionary sent to Korea to mobilize Koreans for world evangelization. A co-pastor and head of mission department - the Onnuri Church, Seoul – “Mother of Mission” in Korea (called by the Onnuri Church). A co-pastor and head of mission department - the Onnuri Church, Seoul – “Mother of Mission” in Korea (called by the Onnuri Church). CAMA Representative - N. Korea (Funded by the Onnuri) CAMA Representative - N. Korea (Funded by the Onnuri) Director - The Onnuri Missionary Training Center Director - The Onnuri Missionary Training Center

A pioneering mission to Japan – Planted the 6 churches. A pioneering mission to Japan – Planted the 6 churches. Iraq - Sept 18, 2003 – Left for Iraq with 7 pioneering missionaries from the Onnuri and established the Korean Alliance Church of Baghdad. Baghdad was in his heart to the end. When he woke up after back surgery on Dec 17, he asked, “Is this Baghdad?” Iraq - Sept 18, 2003 – Left for Iraq with 7 pioneering missionaries from the Onnuri and established the Korean Alliance Church of Baghdad. Baghdad was in his heart to the end. When he woke up after back surgery on Dec 17, he asked, “Is this Baghdad?” The first Korean C&MA casualty. God took him away on Feb 21, Samuel is finally at rest. The first Korean C&MA casualty. God took him away on Feb 21, Samuel is finally at rest.

Two Lessons The legacy of Samuel Kim as a Korean C&MA missionary – a pioneering missionary, a multiple player, and a facilitator. The legacy of Samuel Kim as a Korean C&MA missionary – a pioneering missionary, a multiple player, and a facilitator. A mobilizer of Korean mission with the C&MA infrastructure. A mobilizer of Korean mission with the C&MA infrastructure.

Why was Samuel Kim so successful as a missionary? He knew the time, in which he lived. He knew the time, in which he lived. In particular, he knew the trends in the world mission and the calling to Koreans at this particular time, and made the most of it with utmost zeal and passion. He gave for the cause everything to the last drop of his blood and energy. In particular, he knew the trends in the world mission and the calling to Koreans at this particular time, and made the most of it with utmost zeal and passion. He gave for the cause everything to the last drop of his blood and energy.

Part I Trends

What’s happening in the world? Globalization  Information Super-highway, Free market economy, Education and cultural exchange, International trade and investment, Freedom and democracy, Environment, and WTO Globalization  Information Super-highway, Free market economy, Education and cultural exchange, International trade and investment, Freedom and democracy, Environment, and WTO Urbanizations accelerated: Over 50% are urban population. 61% by 2025 (David Barrett). Urbanizations accelerated: Over 50% are urban population. 61% by 2025 (David Barrett). Power shift to the 3’rd World? Power shift to the 3’rd World?

Where are non-Christians? Urban Poor Youths (J. Ellenberger) Urban: Christians in the cities are rapidly decreasing. 68% in 1900  45.5% in Urban: Christians in the cities are rapidly decreasing. 68% in 1900  45.5% in Poor: 1 billion people are in absolute poverty (annual income – under $90). Poor: 1 billion people are in absolute poverty (annual income – under $90). Youths (under 15 years): Rapid increase in the 3’rd world. Youths (under 15 years): Rapid increase in the 3’rd world.

Trends in World Mission Loss of interest in the West: Busy maintaining. 32% (Christians) have 62% of world resources, and they spent 97% of their income for themselves, and give 3% to churches, of which 5% goes to mission. Loss of interest in the West: Busy maintaining. 32% (Christians) have 62% of world resources, and they spent 97% of their income for themselves, and give 3% to churches, of which 5% goes to mission. The growing influence of U.S. in global politics and markets & the ensuing anti-western attitude in 10/40 window, Muslim nations in particular. The growing influence of U.S. in global politics and markets & the ensuing anti-western attitude in 10/40 window, Muslim nations in particular.

Trends in World Mission - continued 3’rd World Missionaries: The number may surpass 100,000 by ’rd World Missionaries: The number may surpass 100,000 by Missionaries with the 3’rd Wave of the Holy Spirit (Charismatics): 8.2% in 1970  38% in 1997  50% in ,000 F-T- M by 2020 with 45% Charismatics. Missionaries with the 3’rd Wave of the Holy Spirit (Charismatics): 8.2% in 1970  38% in 1997  50% in ,000 F-T- M by 2020 with 45% Charismatics. Lay Missionaries: Tent-makers, short-term … Lay Missionaries: Tent-makers, short-term …

Part II Watch Koreans!

Their strategic global location Their strategic global location People with missionary quality People with missionary quality Quantitative basis of mission Quantitative basis of mission Resources for mission: material, spiritual, and personal. Resources for mission: material, spiritual, and personal.

Their Strategic Global Location Powerful Diaspora: Over 6 Million residing in 171 nations. Powerful Diaspora: Over 6 Million residing in 171 nations. 800,000 and more Koreans in 4 most powerful countries: 1.5 Mil in US; 2 Mil in China; Japan; and Russia. 800,000 and more Koreans in 4 most powerful countries: 1.5 Mil in US; 2 Mil in China; Japan; and Russia. Koreans are accepted well in 10/40 windows – Linguistic/ethnic affinity. Koreans are accepted well in 10/40 windows – Linguistic/ethnic affinity.

People with Missionary Quality Korean descendents are educated at the best schools in North America, Europe, Asia, Russia, and South America, and other regions of the world. Korean descendents are educated at the best schools in North America, Europe, Asia, Russia, and South America, and other regions of the world. Korean descendents, whether in Korea or overseas, are extremely resilient people, who are one of the most suffered people in the world. Korean descendents, whether in Korea or overseas, are extremely resilient people, who are one of the most suffered people in the world.

People with Missionary Quality - continued They adapt well to a new culture; thus, live well and prosperous in any situations or circumstances. They adapt well to a new culture; thus, live well and prosperous in any situations or circumstances. They are highly entrepreneurial and have pioneering spirit. Concerning the percentage of self-employed, no other ethnic group surpassed Koreans in US. They are highly entrepreneurial and have pioneering spirit. Concerning the percentage of self-employed, no other ethnic group surpassed Koreans in US.

Quantitative Basis of Mission: Unprecedented Church Growth 1866 – Thomas, the first US missionary, martyred while smuggling Bible – Thomas, the first US missionary, martyred while smuggling Bible About 40,000 churches in Korea About 40,000 churches in Korea. 1/3 of Korean population are considered to be professing Christians. 1/3 of Korean population are considered to be professing Christians. Missionary-sending nation since 1908: 9,133 as of Jan 16, 2001 (KWMA). Missionary-sending nation since 1908: 9,133 as of Jan 16, 2001 (KWMA).

Quantitative Basis of Mission - Koreans in US: Committed 1’st Generation & Able 2’nd Gen.

3737 Korean ministers are ministering outside Korea (2924 in US alone) Korean ministers are ministering outside Korea (2924 in US alone). Between ’77 and ‘97, 2,600 Korean congregations sprang up in the US. Between ’77 and ‘97, 2,600 Korean congregations sprang up in the US. 70 % of Korean immigrants in US are Christians; and about 20-40% of new unbelieving immigrants become Protestant Christians in US (ex. Samuel Kim, Jintae Kim, Hyung Moon). 70 % of Korean immigrants in US are Christians; and about 20-40% of new unbelieving immigrants become Protestant Christians in US (ex. Samuel Kim, Jintae Kim, Hyung Moon). Compared to 1 church for every 730 Americans, 1 church of every 300 Koreans in US. Compared to 1 church for every 730 Americans, 1 church of every 300 Koreans in US.

Resource for Mission (Material) The most explosive economic growth in the shortest period in history. The miracle of the Han river came together with the explosive growth of churches. The most explosive economic growth in the shortest period in history. The miracle of the Han river came together with the explosive growth of churches. Highest utilization of communication mode such as cell phone and internet. Highest utilization of communication mode such as cell phone and internet.

Spiritual Resources for Mission Koreans are praying people. No other ethnic group or nation can come even close to Koreans. Koreans are praying people. No other ethnic group or nation can come even close to Koreans. Early morning prayer is ubiquitous, either in Korea or outside Korea. Early morning prayer is ubiquitous, either in Korea or outside Korea. Prayer mountain is also ubiquitous. Prayer mountain is also ubiquitous.

Personnel Resources for Mission Koreans are one of the most mission-minded Christians in the world. Koreans are one of the most mission-minded Christians in the world. Rapid Increase: 1,650 in 1990  9,133 as of Jan 16, 2001 (KWMA) – Total Asian Protestant Missionaries 13,607 in 2000 OW 6’th ed, 2001). Rapid Increase: 1,650 in 1990  9,133 as of Jan 16, 2001 (KWMA) – Total Asian Protestant Missionaries 13,607 in 2000 OW 6’th ed, 2001). The Onnuri church– 2000 missionaries by 2010 as its vision (bigger than the C&MA as a whole). Its current membership 30,000 plus with 30 Mil Dollar annual budget. The Onnuri church– 2000 missionaries by 2010 as its vision (bigger than the C&MA as a whole). Its current membership 30,000 plus with 30 Mil Dollar annual budget.

What do these mean? Koreans are strategically located in and sincerely committed to the world evangelization. Koreans are strategically located in and sincerely committed to the world evangelization. Koreans are equipped with resources for mission such as man-power, money, and prayer. Koreans are equipped with resources for mission such as man-power, money, and prayer. What they are still lacking is infrastructure of mission, which the C&MA has. What they are still lacking is infrastructure of mission, which the C&MA has.

Divine Plan of God for Koreans Koreans have special calling to assume a leading role in world evangelization. Koreans have special calling to assume a leading role in world evangelization. But, they have to do it in cooperation with those who have built-in infrastructure for mission. But, they have to do it in cooperation with those who have built-in infrastructure for mission. Western countries will need to adopt a radical paradigm shift in their mission policy and seminary education that are relevant to the new era. Western countries will need to adopt a radical paradigm shift in their mission policy and seminary education that are relevant to the new era.

Who will take Samuel’s burden? Korean-Americans’ role as missionaries and missionary-sending churches. Korean-Americans’ role as missionaries and missionary-sending churches. Korean-Americans’ role as mobilizers of potential missionary force in Korea. Korean-Americans’ role as mobilizers of potential missionary force in Korea.

The role of the C&MA and ATS Provide infrastructure of mission. Provide infrastructure of mission. Educate Simpson’s irregulars in a manner relevant to today’s mission field. Samuel was 41 years old when he came to ATS. ATS is here to train effective ministers and missionaries, not critical scholars. Educate Simpson’s irregulars in a manner relevant to today’s mission field. Samuel was 41 years old when he came to ATS. ATS is here to train effective ministers and missionaries, not critical scholars. Train Korean missionaries in Korea. Train Korean missionaries in Korea.

Are we ready or willing? ???