Pastoral Reflections

Dear Beloved! Beginning this week, I am entering into an expository journey through the Gospel of Mark. If we confess that we believe in Jesus Christ, then at least once in our lives we must walk slowly, carefully, and prayerfully through the Gospels. For the Gospels are not merely books but they bear witness to the life of Jesus—His ministry, His compassion, His suffering, His death, His resurrection, and His promised return. The Gospels are entirely and exclusively about Je

Pastoral Letter Dear Beloved Saints! A historic moment in the life of RockSpring Church has begun this week. This moment is the fruit of seven years of faithful prayer by the leadership who longed for an English-speaking church here at DCMC. God has worked in His perfect time and in His sovereign way. Since my arrival—when I was appointed as the lead pastor of what was then the Bridge Ministry—only six months have passed. Yet within those six months, we have transitioned into

Dear Church Family, As we step into a new year, we are also stepping into something new that God is doing among us. In the coming days, we will begin a new 11:00 AM worship service—a fresh expression of our shared desire to seek the Lord, to listen to His voice, and to respond faithfully to His leading. New beginnings always carry a mixture of emotions. There is excitement and hope, but there can also be uncertainty and even fear. Stepping into something unfamiliar requires c

From the Pastor to you: As we celebrate Christmas, we are reminded that our RockSpring Church, like the manger in Bethlehem, was born in humility, faith, and obedience to God’s calling. Christ came into the world quietly, yet His coming changed everything. In the same way, RockSpring Church was not born out of human ambition, but out of God’s grace and divine purpose. It has now been several months since RockSpring Church was established, and as we approach the final stretch

From the Pastor to you: As the church enters the season of Advent, we step into a sacred time of waiting, anticipation, and hope. Advent is more than a calendar marking the days before Christmas; it is a spiritual journey that calls us to prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ—not only as a child in Bethlehem, but as the Lord who comes to dwell within us and to reign in our lives. In the midst of a world rushing toward holiday celebrations, Advent invites us to slow down

From the Pastor to you: I recently came across a very interesting set of survey findings. According to research by Barna and Cornerstone, among worshipers ages 18–29, 67%—more than half—preferred traditional worship over a trendy contemporary style. Even more striking, 77% said they would rather worship in a “sanctuary” than an "auditorium", and 65% preferred a worship atmosphere that is “quiet and sacred” rather than “loud.” In the wave of recent revival movements across U.S

From the Pastor to You: For decades, Korean-American churches have been a sanctuary — a place where language, culture, and faith come together in harmony. These churches nurtured first-generation immigrants, helped them navigate a new land, and became a spiritual home for their children and grandchildren. Through these communities, God has raised leaders, nurtured faith, and built families that honor Him. Yet today, we face a moment that calls us to listen closely to God’s Sp

From the pastor to you: People share their thoughts and hearts through conversation. Yet those who truly care about others do not feel the need to speak in complicated ways, because their focus is not on themselves but on the one who is listening. Out of love and consideration, they choose words that are gentle, simple, and easy to understand—so the message can be received, not just spoken. On the other hand, those who are centered on themselves often speak in unnecessarily c

From the Pastor to you: A few days ago, I heard a testimony that profoundly moved my heart. It was the story of a Methodist pastor who had spent many years serving in Africa, later ministered among the Eskimo people in the remote regions of Alaska, and now shepherds a church in Korea. In some of the harshest mission fields—where resources were scarce and daily survival was uncertain—he testified that God sustained him through unceasing grace and through the faithful hands of