| Beginnings: | Born in Seoul, South Korea and came to the States when I was 5 years old |
| Spiritual Beginnings: | Received Christ at a retreat during the summer of my 8th grade |
| Family: | Married to Christina and have 3 children (Josiah, Elliot, and Karissa) |
| Studies: | B.S in Psychology and Sociology (University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana); Master of Arts (Trinity Evangelical Divinity School); Master of Divinity (Trinity Evangelical Divinity School); Doctor of Ministry (Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary) |
| Mission: | One word – Transformation |
| Hobbies: | Listening to music (everything except heavy metal), opera, reading anything and everything, ESPN, playing and watching sports |
| Movies: | It’s a Wonderful Life; Braveheart; Cinderella Man; Godfather; Anything based on a true story |
| Foods: | Anything ethnic |
| Composer: | Sergei Rachmaninov |
| Drink: | It depends… after preaching it would be some kind of Diet Cola with some kind of fruit twist to it; when I need a caffeine fix it will have to be a grande-nonfat-no foam-vanilla-latte; when I want something exotic then it would be an Arnold Palmer (half lemonade and half ice tea) |
| Sports Team: | I am a die-hard Chicago Cubs and Bears fan. After that, I love playing and watching sports for the love of the game. |
| Heroes: | People that nobody knows about but are making an enormous difference in God’s Kingdom |
| Passions: | I am passionate about predicting a trend before it becomes a trend. |
| Ambitions: | Wanting to be Jack Bauer |
| Weakness: | Workaholic and perfectionist tendencies |
| Pet Peeves: | I made a promise to God that I will never mention them |
| Dream: | To invent or discover something that will improve our world |
| Inspiration: | Christina and children; when something is done that has never been done before; a water ripple |
| Smiles: | Seeing people live out their God-given destinies; introducing something new to someone; watching someone enjoy something for the first time |
| Priceless: | Buying end-of-the-season stuff at 80% off – truly priceless! |
| Serenity: | Having the windows open as it rains to allow the wind to blow in… a coffee mug in hand and listening to classical music with eyes closed; sunsets and sunrises |
| Quote: | “He is no fool who gives up what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose” [Jim Elliot] |
| Before I Die: | Cross-country journey on a Harley motorcycle |
| Reads: | I can read the book of Acts and the book of Ephesians forever |
| Verse: | Mark 8:34-35 |
| Tombstone: | A man who pursued a life of passion, purpose and principle all to the glory of God |