Dr. John C. Kim President/Founder
John Kim is President and Founder of Jesus Awakening Movement for America (JAMA). He is also a Senior Professor of International Business and Management at California State University, Monterey Bay. He has taught in universities for 30 years, including Pepperdine University and the University of Alaska, Anchorage, and has served as a Special Assistant to the Governor of Alaska. John Kim has spoken to hundreds of thousands of young people in the U.S. and internationally, calling on Christians to pray for spiritual awakening, healing for the nation, and equipping young people to be transforming agents for Christ.
Dr. Daniel D. Pak Dean of Admissions & Students
Daniel Pak is a cross-cultural psychiatrist who works as a faculty member in the Psychology Department, Program in Intergroup Relations, and Global Scholars Program at the University of Michigan. He is also a traveling speaker for JAMA. He speaks extensively on global identity and leadership development in diverse communities in America and the world. He is married and has three children.
Rev. Benjamin C. Shin Dean of Faculty
Benjamin Shin has served in the ministry as a pastor, parachurch leader, and professor for the last 20 years. He currently serves as the English Ministry Pastor at L.A. Open Door Church. He is also Associate Professor of Bible Exposition at Talbot School of Theology. He is a graduate of UCLA and Talbot School of Theology. His vision and passion includes mentoring leaders, re-building churches, and teaching the Word of God. His interests also include Asian ministry and theology and helping the church to have impact in the world. He is married to his wonderful bride, Jen, and has a son named Adam.
Ms. Cathy Rabb Dean of Operations
Cathy Rabb has been working for JAMA since 2000. Since then she has spearheaded JAMA Youth Leadership conferences, New Awakening conferences and regional conferences across the nation. Born in Korea and raised in the Los Angeles area, Cathy received her B.A. in English at Pomona College in Claremont, CA. She enjoys finding good eats, connecting with others, and spending time with her husband, David.
Dr. Os Guinness
Os Guinness is an author and speaker who lives in the Washington, DC area. Great-great grandson of Arthur Guinness, the Dublin brewer, he was born during World War II in China, where his parents were medical missionaries. A witness to the climax of the Chinese revolution in 1949, he was expelled with many other foreigners in 1951 and returned to Europe where he was educated in England. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of London and his D.Phil. in the social sciences from Oriel College, Oxford. He has written or edited more than twenty books, including Time for Truth, The Call, Invitation to the Classics, Long Journey Home and Unspeakable.
 
2008 GLDI Speakers include
 

Rev. James Byun
Silver Spring, MD | Lead Pastor: Harmony Hills Community Church | Dallas Baptist University (Ph.D.) | Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div.) | UC Davis (B.S.)

  Rev. Francis Chan [New Awakening]
Simi Valley, CA | Teaching Pastor: Cornerstone Church | Author: Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God | President: Eternity Bible College
  Dr. Joon Choi, M.D.
San Diego, CA | Cardiologist | Faculty: University of California, San Diego Medical School | Deacon: Hope Church
   

Rev. Steven Choi
Brea, CA | Founding Pastor: Crossway Church | Talbot School of Theology (M.Div.) | UC Riverside (B.A.)

 

 
  Rev. Stephen Chong
Reston, VA | Lead Pastor: Jubilee Community Church | Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (M.Div.)
  Rev. Jim Cymbala [New Awakening]
Brooklyn, NY | Pastor: The Brooklyn Tabernacle | Author: Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire; The Life God Blesses; and Breakthrough Prayer
  Mr. Kevin Dodge
San Diego, CA | Crown Leadership Team | Harvard Business School (M.B.A.) | Connecticut College (B.A.) | Member: Shadow Mountain Community Church
  Dr. Douglas Geivett
La Mirada, CA | Professor of Philosophy of Religion and Ethics: Talbot School of Theology | University of Southern California (Ph.D.) | Gonzaga University (M.A.) | Dallas Theological Seminary (M.A.) | Multnomah School of the Bible (B.A.) |
  Dr. Os Guinness
Washington, DC | Author: The Call, Long Journey Home, and Unspeakable | Oriel College Oxford (D.Phil.) | University of London (B.A.)
  Rev. Paul Gihong Han
Fullerton, CA | Lead Pastor: Grace Korean Church
  Rev. Sung Kee Ho [New Awakening]
Conshohocken, PA | Senior Pastor: Antioch Church of Philadelphia | Chief Director: OMKAM (Organization of Non-Denomination Missionaries), SEED Mission, and KIMNET
  Rev. Bill Holderidge
San Jose, CA | Founding & Former Senior Pastor: Calvary Chapel Monterey Bay | Faculty: Calvary Chapel Bible College (Campo Mourão, Paraná, Brazil) | Teaching Pastor: New Community Baptist Church
  Rev. Ed Kang
Alameda, CA | Senior Pastor: Gracepoint Fellowship Church | Golden Gate Baptist (M.Div.) | UC Berkley Boalt Hall Law School | UC Berkeley (B.A.)
  Rev. Joshua Kang
Chicago, IL | Lead Pastor: Lakeview Church | Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (Ph.D.) | Fuller Theological Seminary (M.Div. & Th.M.) | UC Berkeley (B.A.)
  Rev. Daniel S. Kim
Anaheim, CA | Senior Pastor: Sarang Community Church | Biblical Theological Seminary (M.Div. & S.T.M.) | President: SEED Wave
  Rev. Don Kim
San Jose, CA | Principal Pastor: New Community Baptist Church (EM) | Ohio Institute of Technology (B.S.)
  Dr. John C. Kim
Monterey Bay, CA | President: Jesus Awakening Movement for America (JAMA) | Senior Professor of International Business and Management: California State University, Monterey Bay
  Rev. Nam Soo Kim [New Awakening]
Flushing, NY | Senior Pastor: Promise Ministries (Full Gospel New York Church) | Executive Presbyter: Assemblies of God Denomination
   

Mr. John Kwak
Los Angeles, CA | Talbot School of Theology (M.A.) | Biola University (B.A.)

 

 
  Dr. Dae Hee Lee
Busan, Republic of Korea | Professor of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering: Inje University, Korea | Founding Member: Davis Korean Church | Educational Director and Principal Disciple-Trainer: Podowon Church in Busan
  Dr. Michelle Lee-Barnewall
La Mirada, CA | Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies and Theology: Talbot School of Theology | University of Notre Dame (Ph.D. & M.A.) | Talbot School of Theology (M.A.) | Pensacola Christian College (M.S.) | Harvard University (B.A.)
  Pastor Aaron McRae
Vernon Hills, IL | Teaching/Campus Pastor: Lakeview Church | Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div.) | UNC-Greensboro (B.A.)
  Dr. Daniel Pak, M.D.
Ann Arbor, MI | Cross-cultural Psychiatrist | Faculty in the Psychology Department and Program in Intergroup Relations: University of Michigan | Traveling Speaker: JAMA
  Rev. Jae Park
New Brunswick, NJ | Lead Pastor: Grace Community Church of New Jersey | Westminster Theological Seminary (M.Div.) | Director and Speaker of the Student Ministry Program: JAMA | Founder of SOR (Summer Outreach) and Exodus Ministry Group
   

Rev. Jim Bob Park
Richardson, TX | Senior Pastor: Binnerri Church

 
  Rev. John F. Parker
Palisades, NJ | Senior Pastor: Living Hope Church | Founding Pastor: Vision Christian Fellowship, NY
  Dr. John Piper [New Awakening]
Minneapolis, MN | Pastor for Preaching: Bethlehem Baptist Church | Author: Desiring God, Don't Waste Your Life, and Future Grace
  Ms. Ji-Young Rhee
Western Seminary (M.A.) | UC Berkley (B.S.) | Software Manager: Lockheed Martin | Regional Director: Messengers of Mercy (M.O.M.)
  Rev. Benjamin C. Shin
Pasadena, CA | Associate Professor of Bible Exposition: Talbot School of Theology | Lead Pastor: Open Door Presbyterian Church (EM) | Talbot School of Theology (Th.M. & M.Div.) | UCLA (B.A.)
  Ms. Mimi Song
Victorville, CA | Vice President: Sperry Van Ness (investment, sales, and development of land) | Owner & CEO: Content City | Board of Directors: New Majority California ­ Los Angeles chapter | Co-founder: Global Leadership Development Foundation (GLDF)
  Dr. Stephen T. Um [New Awakening]
Boston, MA | Senior Minister: Citylife Church | Professor of New Testament Studies: Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Covenant Theological Seminary, and Emerson College | Secretary: The Board of Directors for The Gospel Coalition | University of St. Andrews (Ph.D.)
  Dr. Charles H. Zimmerman [New Awakening]
Hatfield, PA | Thomas V. Taylor Professor of Practical Theology: Biblical Theological Seminary | Teaching Pastor: Calvary Church
     


“Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” (Hebrews 12:2)