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REV. YOUNGSOOK KANG PASTOR AT GOLDEN FIRST UMC, 1995 - 2000. |
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| Global Missions- A New Challenge! After serving as pastor of Golden First United Methodist Church (UMC) from 1995 through July 2000, Rev. Youngsook Kang accepted an offer to serve as Deputy General Secretary with the General Board of Global Ministries (GBGM) of the United Methodist Church (UMC). The GBGM is located in Manhatten, New York City. Youngsook has responsibility for two of GBGM's seven program areas: Mission Education, and Mission Contexts and Relationships. The position involves extensive national and global travel. Golden First UMC is proud that Youngsook's talents have been recognized by the GBGM for this important and challenging global ministry. May God bless her and her family! And may God work through her spirit always! |
 Rev. Youngsook Kang |
| NEWS REPORTS INVOLVING YOUNGSOOK: |
| 01/07/2005 |
'Come see what God is doing in our midst!' The Methodist Church
in India in Mission GBGM News. Last checked: March 31, 2005 |
| 06/30/2004 |
Western United Methodists to elect two new bishops United Methodist News Service (UMNS). Last checked: March 31, 2005 |
| 09/02/2003 |
Toward Peace Reconciliation on the Korean Peninsula New World Outlook, GBGM News Archives. Last checked: March 31, 2005 |
| 07/28/2003 |
Forum emphasizes need for peace in Korea United Methodist News Service (UMNS). Last checked: March 31, 2005 |
| 07/14/2003 |
The People of North Korea: Peace, Reconciliation, Hunger GBGM News Archives. Last checked: March 31, 2005 |
| 05/12/2003 |
Korean American Ministries Centennial Celebration in Honolulu,
Hawaii GBGM News Archives. Last checked: March 31, 2005 |
| 02/24/2003 |
UMNS Report On Church Executives' Visit To North Korea GBGM News Archives. Last checked: March 31, 2005 |
| 02/19/2003 |
'Desperate' North Korea needs aid, church members say United Methodist News Service (UMNS). Last checked: March 31, 2005 |
| 02/04/2003 |
Methodist Ministry with Homeless a Highlight of Brazil Visit GBGM News Archives. Last checked: March 31, 2005 |
| 01/02/2003 |
Calling for a Peaceful Resolution to the North Korea Crisis GBGM News Archives. Last checked: March 31, 2005 |
| 12/17/2002 |
Doubly Oppressed: Christian Women in Pakistan GBGM News Archives. Last checked: March 31, 2005 |
| 11/13/2002 |
Christians in Pakistan Facing Threats, Delegation Learns GBGM News Archives. Last checked: March 31, 2005 |
| 11/11/2002 |
WCC pastoral delegation to Pakistan learns extent of Christians'
trials and tribulations WCC Press Release. Last checked: March 31, 2005 |
| 11/01/2002 |
Ecumenical delegation to visit churches in Pakistan WCC Press Release. Last checked: March 31, 2005 |
| 08/08/2002 |
United Methodists meet with North Korean Christians GBGM News Archives. Last checked: March 31, 2005 |
| 07/29/2002 |
A New Quest for Partnership in Mission and Ministry:
Global Regional Gatherings GBGM News Archives. Last checked: March 31, 2005 |
| 05/17/2002 |
In Mission and Ministry Together: Latin America and Caribbean Regional
Gathering - Panama City, Panama, May 10-13, 2002 GBGM News Archives. Last checked: March 31, 2005 |
| 09/11/2000 |
Staff Changes at United Methodist Mission Board GBGM News Archives. Last checked: March 31, 2005 |
| 03/21/2000 |
Task Force Underscores the Role of Korean American Clergywomen GBGM News Archives. Last checked: March 31, 2005 |
| 01/06/1999 |
GBGM's Spectrum 2000 Project Studying 50 Church Nominations GBGM News Archives. Last checked: March 31, 2005 |
| Farewell Luncheon, Heritage Sunday 2000! Youngsook's last day in the Golden First UMC pulpit -- actually she rarely used the pulpit! -- was July 16, 2000. A heartfelt goodbye luncheon immediately followed her last Worship service. Photo highlights are available here [click]. |
Youngsook's Pastoral Vision!
"It is a great priviledge to serve as pastor of First United Methodist Church of Golden. We are a growing congregation in a growing community. During the past several years we have seen many signs of the movement of the Spirit in our midst. We celebrate the movement of the Spirit as we currently experience growth and vitality in many areas such as worship, programs and activities, baptism, and outreach ministries. We keep engaging ourselves in the task of dreaming for our church! There is a proverb, |
| Writings by Youngsook! Youngsook describes the journey she took to find her Christian home in the article "When an Exile Finds Home" (from 'Alive Now', March/April 2000, copyright 2000 by The Upper Room, used by permission). Please take a moment to read it online here [click]. |
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| The UMC's General Conference is held once every four years. In May, 2000, Methodists from around the world met in Cleveland, Ohio to discuss issues affecting the church. Youngsook was one of four clergy representing the UMC's Rocky Mountain Conference. She reflects on her experiences here [click]. | |
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