Welcome Ministry
We exist to care for the people in our church. We believe we can only love and care for each other because God first loved us. It is our desire to reach out with love to each and every person who walks through our doors.
We are the friendly faces passing out bulletins and greeting you at the door. You will see us before the Sunday Service working to prepare our room for worship, and after the service you can find us at the back table where we are available to help you connect with others in the church through various ministry opportunities and social activities.
Karin is the head of the Welcome Ministry at Dongshin church and her greatest desires are to serve God, love people and avoid awkward situations. She’s an artist and professor and has been working in Korea since 2009.
Prayer Ministry
Jesus once said, “My house will be called a house of prayer,” emphasizing the importance of prayer in this age and the next. With this in mind, we believe it is our mandate to pray night and day to ask God to break in with power in everything. (Luke 18:7-8a)
First, we intend to live a life of prayer to prepare and position our hearts to be connected with the heart of God by awakening a hunger and thirst for God’s presence within us. Second, as intercessors, we intend to live our lives in fullness in what God wants to give us. Third, we intend to increase the ministerial impact on others through our lives, plans and activities through a regimented and disciplined lifestyle of fasting.
As we wait for the coming our Lord Jesus, we diligently keep the fire going through our incessant prayers and fasting!
Worship Ministry
One of the best examples of a true worshipper modelled in the Bible is King David. As the Ark of the Covenant was entering the City of David; he was dancing before the Lord with all his might. Psalm 150 encourages “Everything that has breath” to praise the Lord, with our voices and various instruments. The Dongshin Worship Ministry focuses on leading praise and worship that glorifies God, draws our eyes to His throne, and prepares our hearts to become true worshippers, in spirit and in truth.
The Dongshin English Praise Team meets every Sunday at 12:30 pm in Room 302 to practice for the worship service, which starts at 14:00. In addition, we are committed to small group meetings every Sunday after the worship service, to pray for each other and grow in spiritual maturity.
SJ (Sung Jin) Chung is the head of the Dongshin Worship Ministry, and has a passion for real worship. He’s been serving at Dongshin Church for 4 years, along with his wife Gloria.
Children’s Ministry
When everyone was pushing them away, Jesus was the first to draw little children, the overlooked ones, to Himself. He obviously saw their potential and loved them for who they were. Dongshin has taken the same attitude by creating a special space for little ones, where they can learn and experience the love of Jesus and receive purposeful care.
Our Children’s ministry runs parallel with the main service every Sunday and starts at 2pm. Feel free to bring your kids (ages 12 to 48 months) to room 302 on the third floor of our English Service building and we will have a great time together while you attend the service!
Chris is the head of the children’s ministry at Dongshin and brings her unique combination of love for children, energy and creativity in communicating with young minds, to every meeting. She’s a home-schooling mom of two wonderful boys (ages 3 and 6) and has lived in Korea since 2010.
Small Group Ministry
Chris and Emily lead a team of small group leaders committed to knowing God’s truth more deeply, and helping others know it too in a welcoming and non-judgmental environment. These leaders facilitate group conversations about the Bible, considering how and why it is important for everyone. The groups are more than discussion meetings, however, as group members pray and socialize together, seeking to build meaningful friendships.
The small groups range from 5-12 people from all over the world and at different stages of life, and are open to both Christians and those interested in Christianity. They meet on Sundays after the worship service in surrounding rooms, from 3:45pm-4:45pm.
Chris and Emily have previously led and coordinated small groups in different ministries, Emily as a staff member for Campus Crusade for Christ, and Chris as a student leader of Australian Fellowship of Evangelical Students. They met in 2008 while Emily was working for Campus Crusade in Australia, and initially bonded over their mutual passion for student ministry. They were married in July 2010 and began attending Dongshin English Church after moving to Korea in August 2010.
Pastoral Ministry
Andy Gilman (andygilwho@gmail.com) serves Dongshin English Service as Lead Pastor of adult English Ministries. He has been at this post for the past 3 years. His role focuses on teaching God’s Word, and developing leadership in the Church. Andy is also available to help people adjust to life in Daegu and wrestle with their faith while they are in Daegu. Andy is married to Jenna Gilman and has two small children Sienna 3 and Shane1.
Andy has served in youth pastoral roles in America for four years. He has an associates degree from Moody Bible Institute and is currently enrolled as a student at Covenant Seminary in St. Louis in order to complete his Masters in Divinity. Andy has been in Daegu as a teacher for over 10 years and knows well the challenges that face most teachers.
Andy Giliman has a desire to see Donghsin English Church grow to become a home church away from home for the English speaking community in Daegu. He feels this will serve them with accountability, spiritual growth, and an outlet for serving with their faith gifts. When we do this the Kingdom of God will go out from this place to ex pats and Koreans alike in powerful ways. Come be a part of this community and the work of God’s Kingdom in Daegu.