SUN HWAN KIM
Paju City
Summary
Accomplished leader with extensive experience at the Northern Asia-Pacific Division, excelling in project management and cultural competency. Spearheaded 80 mission projects and established new ASI chapters. Adept at interdepartmental coordination and public affairs strategy, enhancing organizational impact and fostering global collaboration.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Adventist Mission Director
Northern Asia-Pacific Division
08.2022 - Current
- Training and supervising Pioneer Mission Movement missionaries and their families (26 Families) - Missionary Family Care Program Developing.
- Managing global mission projects in NSD territory (approx.). 80 Projects)
- Cooperating with GC Global Mission Centers: Making NSD AMR Committee; collaborating with CSAR; seminars, trainings, and prayer initiatives for Muslim missions.
- NSD LOUD VOICE 2025 (Global TMI: Disciple-making Evangelism and Harvest 25) Coordination.
PARL Director
Northern Asia-Pacific Division
01.2019 - Current
- Communicating with Union PARL Directors to Support Each Country's Religious Liberty and Public Affairs.
- Supported the Legal Cases of Sabbath Accommodation for brother Jiman Han (Medical Student) and sister Ijin Im (Law School Entrance) up to Supreme Court
- Cooperating with GC PARL Department to Prepare for the 10th IRLA World Congress in 2026 that will be held in Korea.
NSD ASI Coordinator
Northern Asia-Pacific Division
01.2019 - Current
- Coordinated logistics for Union ASI Chapters across Northern Asia-Pacific.
- Started Three New ASI Chapters: Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Nepal ASI, and Reestablished Taiwan ASI in 2025.
- Preparing 13th NSD ASI General Meeting on September 18-21, 2025.
Associate Secretary
Northern Asia Pacific Division
02.2021 - 08.2022
- Took care of missionary-sending and managing process cooperating with GC IPRS
- Coordinated communication between departments to streamline administrative processes.
- Managed scheduling and logistics for meetings and events across the division.
- Supported document preparation and distribution for executive leadership reviews.
International Church Pastor
West-Central Korean Conference
03.2017 - 02.2021
- Led worship services and facilitated congregational engagement activities.
- Provided spiritual counseling to individuals and families in the community.
- Preached on Sabbaths and other occasions.
Language Center Director in Philippines
Korean Union Conference/SDA Education
07.2014 - 02.2017
- Led educational programs promoting spiritual growth and community engagement.
- Managed staff development initiatives enhancing instructional effectiveness and teamwork.
- Developed H2O program (Healthy Happy Outstanding), holistic educational program.
Executive Secretary of SDA Education
Korean Union Conference/SDA Education
12.2011 - 07.2014
- Were in charge of HR and Strategy of the Institution as one of the executive officers.
- Operated trainings for directors and pastors
- Maintained confidential files and records in compliance with organizational policies.
- Assisted in preparing reports and presentations for board meetings and events.
Education
Master of Arts - Biblical Theology/New Testament
AIIAS
Silang, Philippines10-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
Sahmyook University
Seoul, Korea08-1994
Ph.D. - Mission/Applied Theology.
Sahmyook University Graduate School
Seoul, KoreaSkills
- Teaching and Preaching
- Project management
- Mission project development
- Policy writing
- Cultural competency
- Interdepartmental coordination
- Public affairs strategy
Family
- I have a wife, Sookja Park, who has MA Phycology degree and worked in several areas, such as a chaplain at an Adventist academy; local church pastor, Junior English teacher, English Kindergarten director, etc.
- I have two sons, HwieSoo and EunSoo, both of whom are married. The older one is an engineer working at SK Hynix in Korea, and the younger one is working as an Adventist pastor in Los Angeles.
Timeline
Adventist Mission Director
Northern Asia-Pacific Division
08.2022 - Current
Associate Secretary
Northern Asia Pacific Division
02.2021 - 08.2022
PARL Director
Northern Asia-Pacific Division
01.2019 - Current
NSD ASI Coordinator
Northern Asia-Pacific Division
01.2019 - Current
International Church Pastor
West-Central Korean Conference
03.2017 - 02.2021
Language Center Director in Philippines
Korean Union Conference/SDA Education
07.2014 - 02.2017
Executive Secretary of SDA Education
Korean Union Conference/SDA Education
12.2011 - 07.2014
Master of Arts - Biblical Theology/New Testament
AIIAS
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
Sahmyook University
Ph.D. - Mission/Applied Theology.
Sahmyook University Graduate School
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