Nourishing Korean American Pastors for the Flourishing of the PCA

A Life Giving and Restful Community · Leadership and Church Planting Development · Kingdom Collaboration

 
 

We Know What It’s Like to Serve on an Island

We’re committed to implementing a strategy that unites current (and future) Korean Americans in the PCA and position us to thrive and serve well in our local contexts.

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Promote Networking and Fellowship.

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Encourage Spiritual Vitality and Longevity

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Provide Culturally Contextualized Leadership Development

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Equip for Church Planting and Revitalization.

 
 
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About KALI

Our vision is to nourish Korean American pastors for the flourishing of the Presbyterian Church in America. We believe that by addressing the urgent needs within the Korean American (KA) pastoral community, the larger PCA denomination benefits.

 
 
 

Testimonials

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KALI has been a space where I’ve felt seen and understood, reminding me that I’m not alone in ministry. The relationships I’ve formed there have encouraged and refreshed me. Grateful for KALI!

-Phillip Han (Under care - KSWOC)

I am so thankful for the ministry of KALI in the PCA and the leaders who have put so much time and effort and prayer to bless the Korean American brothers in our denomination…I feel like the change and focus to shore up relationships among brothers on a regional level through these regional retreats is nothing short of a movement of God. The fruit of these retreats will be felt for years to come not only in the lives of second generation pastors but in and among the churches that they are called and privileged to shepherd.

-TE Walter Lee (Clarksville, MD)

I appreciate KALI mainly because of the pastors themselves. They created an environment of acceptance, support, and even mutual sharpening. There’s no sense of competition among the brothers as well, which brought forth a genuine fellowship and an exciting picture of the Kingdom.

-TE Peter Whang (Rowland Heights, CA)

KALI is a great oasis for second generation Korean American pastors where they can share in sweet fellowship. The support I've received in the last year of being apart of this network has sustained and refreshed my soul.

-TE Jonathan Song (Columbia, MD)

As a Korean-American pastor in the PCA who currently serves in a non-Korean context, I’m continually aware of my status as a minority in the denomination and the various challenges that presents. KALI is a gift to individuals such as myself who need continual gospel reminders that I, too, am created in the image of God and that my ethnic identity is not something to be suppressed but to be celebrated. I’m thankful for both the encouragement and equipping that KALI provides not only through the various events they host throughout the country but also through its leadership. Thank you for pouring into me so that I might continue to pour into others for the sake of the gospel!

-TE Moses Park (Boston, MA)

 
 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the PCA?

    The Presbyterian Church in America was formed in 1973 to be a denomination that is “Faithful to the Scriptures, True to the Reformed Faith, and Obedient to the Great Commission.” Read more at pcanet.org.

  • How is KALI connected to the PCA?

    KALI is a ministry of Mission to North America. MNA coordinates church planting, church renewal, and missional partnerships to serve PCA churches and presbyteries in North America in their mission to grow and multiply biblically healthy churches.

  • Is KALI for just Korean Americans?

    We understand that other Asian Americans do not have their own ministries equivalent to KALI. Although KALI is open to everyone, our primary (though not exclusive) focus is on the needs of Korean Americans in the PCA.

  • I feel like I am on an island and no one sees me or knows me. How can you help me?

    There are people like you all over the country, and maybe even some in your area at other churches. Tell us where you are so that we can connect you to people and resources. Register with KALI here.

  • I am looking for someone to hire. Can you help me find someone?
    Yes! Click here to view our ministry positions. To add your posting for a ministry position, contact Daniel Jung.

  • How can I help?
    Thanks for asking! When you register with KALI, we’ll present you with specific ways to get involved, including prayer. Also, would you prayerfully consider partnering with us financially to fulfill our mission?

 

Join KALI

Would you like to be a part of the Korean American Leadership Initiative? Send us an email and we’ll add you to our mailing list.