Julius J. Kim
All Content by Julius J. Kim
Christianity in North & South Korea
What is it like to be a Christian in North Korea where believers are persecuted for their faith? How does their experience differ from those living in prosperous South Korea? How do the cultural forces of totalitarianism on the one hand and consumerism and secularism on the other shape the way we live out our […]
“The Pastor’s Book: A Comprehensive and Practical Guide to Pastoral Ministry” by R. Kent Hughes and Douglas Sean O’Donnell
From counseling parishioners and visiting the sick to leading worship services and preaching sermons, pastors must become specialists in a variety of ministry duties. While seminaries can help with some of the training necessary to prepare these pastors, there’s only so much they can do. What then can a young pastor do to learn some […]
The Great Commission & the Great Commandment
Sometimes we confuse the Great Commission (making disciples through the gospel) with the Great Commandment (serving our neighbors through loving works) as if the official mission of the church is the same as the individual Christian’s many obligations in the world. If Christians are called to citizenship, social justice, and good works in the world, […]
A Journey on the Margins
I remember it like yesterday. He came up to me and asked, “Where are you from?” Since at that moment I happened to be in Irvine, California, I immediately responded, “I live in Corona del Mar.” “No, no,” he said, “where are you from?” Somewhat confused but still attempting to be respectful, I answered, “I’m […]
