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On May 5-6, 2010, Torch Trinity hosted the “Global Legacy and Mission: Korean-North American Diaspora Consultation” to discuss the Global Legacy of Korean church, how it has influenced global mission, and what God has in store for this unique group of Korean Diaspora from North America. Pastoral leaders and scholars from Korea, the US, and Canada attended this consultation. The event was hosted jointly by Torch Trinity Graduate School of Theology, the Torch Center for World Mission, and the Center for Pastoral Refreshment at Westminster Seminary California.


The opening day had plenary sessions with presentations and discussions with several of Korea's leading pastors to discuss the different roles that Koreans play in the global church. Rev. Yong-Jo Ha, President of Torch Trinity and Senior Pastor of Onnuri Community Church was the first speaker for the plenary session. He was followed by Rev. Daniel Dong- Won Lee, Senior Pastor of Global Mission Church. President Emeritus of Torch Trinity, Rev. Sang-Bok David Kim of Hallelujah Church held a lively discussion on the character of ministry in Korea. Rev. Nam- Joon Kim, Senior Pastor at Yullin Church closed the day.


The second day consisted of a series of panel discussions involving Korean-North Americans in ministry. The first panel was of leading Korean-American pastors currently serving in ministry in Korea, discussing the various joys and difficulties of ministry after living through immigrant experiences. The second panel was of leading Korean-American pastors serving throughout North America and concerned the scope of vision and the impact of the Korean-American church on America and throughout the world. The last panel of the day discussed cultural and sociological issues facing Korean-Americans from the perspective of leading Korean-Americans scholars.


With the spread of the Korean Diaspora, representing approximately 7 million Koreans in over 175 countries, this consultation had important meaning concerning the past, present, and future of the Korean church