Howard Yoon

Called to lead the revitalization of Christ Central Church and guide the congregation into a renewed season of spiritual growth, discipleship, and community engagement.

Key Contributions:
- Provide weekly biblical preaching and spiritual leadership for a multigenerational congregation.
- Led strategic revitalization efforts that grew weekly attendance to approximately 125 active members.
- Rebuilt and strengthened the church’s LifeGroup small group ministry, cultivating deeper discipleship and community.
- Provide pastoral counseling, shepherding, and spiritual care to members and families.
- Develop and mentor volunteer leaders to expand ministry capacity.
- Oversee church operations including vision casting, leadership development, budgeting, and ministry planning.
- Lead outreach initiatives connecting the church to the surrounding Denver community.

Moved from California to Dallas to plant a new church focused on discipleship, community outreach, and spiritual formation.

Key Contributions:
- Founded and launched a new church plant in the Dallas metro area.
- Led the church from launch to becoming a fully independent congregation within five years.
- Preached weekly sermons and developed discipleship pathways for new believers and families.
- Built and led ministry teams overseeing worship, small groups, outreach, and operations.
- Provided pastoral counseling and spiritual direction for church members.
- Managed church administration including budgeting, strategic planning, and organizational leadership.
- Navigated the challenges of church planting while cultivating a healthy and sustainable church community.

Served as the leader of the HolyWave Outreach Ministry, mobilizing the church to serve the surrounding community through strategic partnerships and events.

Key Contributions:
- Led outreach initiatives connecting the church with the broader Anaheim community.
- Built partnerships with organizations including the Anaheim School District, Mercy House, Saddleback Church, and the Anaheim Angels Baseball Organization.
- Directed large-scale community events including Easter festivals, Thanksgiving outreach celebrations, and programs serving underserved families.
- Provided pastoral leadership for 75+ families through weekly small groups and discipleship gatherings.
- Taught adult discipleship classes and provided pastoral care within the HolyWave ministry.

Led a vibrant youth ministry focused on worship, discipleship, and leadership development.

Key Contributions:
- Led a youth ministry serving 200+ students through weekly worship services and teaching.
- Preached two sermons weekly and developed curriculum for youth discipleship programs.
- Directed 25 volunteer teachers and youth leaders.
- Organized retreats, mission trips, and leadership training events.
- Spearheaded a joint winter retreat with 12 churches that brought together more than 600 students.

• Taught weekly Sunday school lessons for elementary-aged students.
• Assisted with Vacation Bible School and church community events.
• Began developing a passion for teaching Scripture and serving in ministry.