Paul Kwangjong Suh
Columbia,SC
Summary
Energetic Missionary excited to share faith with people across the world. Skilled at using excellent relationship-building, communication, and multitasking abilities to establish rapport and accomplish diverse objectives.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Missionary to Indonesia
Seoul Presbyterian Church
Seoul, Korea
04.2009 - 12.2023
- Developed and organized curriculum for Abdiel Graduate School.
- Taught music and led the university choir.
- Trained and developed future church music leaders at the Abdiel Graduate School of Church Music.
- Provided pastoral care services, such as counseling and mentoring, to individuals in need.
- Led prayer meetings and worship services with graduate students before Covid-19.
- Developing and running an after-school program for local children.
- Teaching music for local children.
- Supporting and caring for villagers who sometimes need help.
Music Director
Louisville Korean Presbyterian Church
Louisville, KY
01.2008 - 12.2008
- Arranged choir and other rehearsals, solos and special music and directed choir on regularly scheduled basis.
- Recruited, trained and scheduled singers for performances.
- Motivated highest possible musical quality and nurtured continued growth within choir.
Pastor
First Korean Presbyterian Church
McAllen, TX
01.2003 - 08.2004
- Provided spiritual guidance and direction to church members.
- Led Bible study classes and facilitated small group discussions.
- Met with individuals seeking counseling or advice on personal matters.
- Encouraged members to become actively involved in mission work.
- Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
Music Director
New Orleans Korean Church
New Orleans, LA
01.1998 - 06.2000
- Arranged choir and other rehearsals, solos, and special music, and regularly conducted choirs.
- Arranged Easter and Christmas music for the Sanctuary Choir.
- Motivate your singers, maintain the highest musical standards, and foster continued spiritual growth within your choir.
Missionary to Indonesia
Presbytery of Southern Seoul
Seoul, Korea
09.1993 - 07.1997
- Teaching Music for undergraduate students.
- Spread faith through various evangelistic means, including preaching, Bible readings, and group activities.
- Met and built relationships with local leaders to boost integration in the community and goal achievement.
Youth Minister
Youngsuk Presbyterian Church
Seoul, Korea
02.1990 - 12.1992
- Developed and coordinated youth ministry activities such as retreats, mission trips, service projects, bible studies, and worship services.
- Created and implemented lesson plans that focused on Christian values and principles.
- Led regular discussions about faith-related topics with students in order to increase knowledge of Biblical teachings.
Ordination as a Minister
Seoul Dongnam Presbytery in Korea
Seoul, Korea
05.1992 - 05.1992
- Training and development for church music leaders at the Abdiel School of Church Music.
- Developed and implemented an after-school program for local children.
- Developed and implemented a plan to promote the spiritual growth of local children.
- Led prayer meetings and worship services with graduate students.
- Provided pastoral care services, such as counseling and mentoring, to individuals in need.
Director of Music and Youth Minister
Sungdab Presbyterian Church
Seoul, Korea
05.1988 - 12.1989
- Developed and coordinated youth ministry activities such as retreats, mission trips, service projects, bible studies, and worship services.
- Created and implemented lesson plans that focused on Christian values and principles.
- Led regular discussions about faith-related topics with students in order to increase knowledge of Biblical teachings.
Education
Doctor of Music Ministry - Voice
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville, KY12-2008
Master of Arts - Missiology
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Fort Worth, TX05-2002
Master of Music in Church Music - Voice
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
New Orleans, LA05-2000
Bachelor of Arts - Church Music
Presbyterian College
Seoul02-1992
M. Div. - Theology
Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Seoul02-1990
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Seoul Tech University
Seoul02-1986
High School Diploma -
Daekwang
Seoul01-1977
Skills
- Educational leadership
- Reporting skills
- Teaching abilities
- Religious education
- Language proficiency
- Evangelism Support
- Evangelism experience
Languages
Indonesian
Professional
Korean
Professional
Lecturer , Preacher, and Music Instructor
- I've been a judge at several church choir festivals.
- I have lectured at local churches on church music and its development.
- I taught music at a seminary and led the university choir.
- I occasionally preached in the school chapel and local church where I served.
Timeline
Missionary to Indonesia
Seoul Presbyterian Church
04.2009 - 12.2023
Music Director
Louisville Korean Presbyterian Church
01.2008 - 12.2008
Pastor
First Korean Presbyterian Church
01.2003 - 08.2004
Music Director
New Orleans Korean Church
01.1998 - 06.2000
Missionary to Indonesia
Presbytery of Southern Seoul
09.1993 - 07.1997
Ordination as a Minister
Seoul Dongnam Presbytery in Korea
05.1992 - 05.1992
Youth Minister
Youngsuk Presbyterian Church
02.1990 - 12.1992
Director of Music and Youth Minister
Sungdab Presbyterian Church
05.1988 - 12.1989
Doctor of Music Ministry - Voice
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Master of Arts - Missiology
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Master of Music in Church Music - Voice
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Church Music
Presbyterian College
M. Div. - Theology
Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Seoul Tech University
High School Diploma -
Daekwang
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