Come and experience a youth track that's filled with top-notch speakers and great opportunities of meeting and fellowshipping with new people from all over the country. We will have youth general sessions with outstanding speakers, along with worship led by The David Crowder Band and Saving Thomas. You will encounter life-transforming experiences with your peers through prayer, anointed keynote presentations, and learning session topics. It will also be a time of deep discussions, new challenges and because we're youth, there will of course be crazy games and fun times! You'll have an unforgettable time and most importantly, walk away solidifying the teachings God is blessing you with at the New Awakening Conference. We can't wait to see you there!

Topics for learning sessions will include:

  • Identity — Asian American Identity and Finding Our Identity in Christ
  • Missions — Short and Long Term
  • Ministry Now — How can I serve God while in youth group.
  • Kingdom Unstoppable — The Power of the Gospel Through Students in Revival and Spiritual Awakenings
  • Finding My Calling — Seeking God's Guidance and Direction for my Life
  • College Transition — What happens after youth group?
  • Consumerism and Materialism... "What does God have to do with my iPhone and UGGs?"
  • "Myths about Studying"
  • "Barbie, Ugly Betty & Belteshazzar: A Biblical Look at Beauty"
  • Finding His Shalom — As children of God, finding our role and purpose (2-Day Super Seminar)

  • For youth workers: Join Kara Powell, Executive Director of Fuller Youth Institute, as she talks about Sticky Faith: Practical Ideas to Deepen Your Ministry



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Finding His Shalom and Our Greater Purpose |

The world as we know it, filled with apathy, greed, hatred, lust, famine, war, segregation is not what God intended when he created it. He desired a world filled with peace, love, compassion, grace, and mercy. What’ s greater yet, Christ declared that God’ s Kingdom, His Shalom is at hand right now. But why is the world still messed up? As children of God, we have a role and purpose that God created us for that is part of His Shalom. If you believe that living a life for Jesus has a greater purpose than just getting good grades, getting into a good college and being rich and famous, then join for a 2-day intensive training. It will be a time of learning and diving deeper with your peers about what God has in store for you.

KARA POWELL

Dr. Kara E. Powell is the Executive Director of the Fuller Youth Institute (FYI) and a faculty member at Fuller Theological Seminary. She completed her PhD in Practical Theology from Fuller Seminary with a focus on Pastoral Role Expectations in 2000, an MDiv from Bethel Theological Seminary in 1994, and a BA degree with Honors from Stanford University in 1991. In addition to her roles at Fuller Seminary, Kara currently volunteers in student ministries at Lake Avenue Church in Pasadena. She is the author or co-author of a number of books and curriculum guides, including Essential Leadership (2010, formerly released in 2008 as Deep Leadership), Deep Justice Journeys, Deep Justice in a Broken World (along with Chap Clark), Deep Ministry in a Shallow World (along with Chap Clark), Good Sex Youth Ministry Curriculum (along with Jim Hancock), Mirror, Mirror, and Help! I'm a Woman in Youth Ministry.

SAMUEL AN

Rev. Samuel An is a youth pastor at New Jersey Chodae Community Church, where he's been serving for four years. He experiences God's closeness most when worshiping with his wife Grace or doing a prayer walk with his baby Abigail. He received his M.Div. at Princeton Theological Seminary and his B.A. in Political Science at Yale. He feels it is important that Christians understand both what Scripture states about our sexuality and the impact laws have on societal spiritual formation.

JASON CHANG

Pastor Jason Chang is currently serving in two different contexts. He is a youth pastor at Korean Fisherman Presbyterian Church in Edison, NJ and also oversees a church plant in Bergen County, NJ. While he's not on the pulpit or on his knees in prayer, he loves to eat new foods, travel the world to see what God is doing, and spend time with family and friends. He is currently finishing up his M.Div. at Alliance Theological Seminary in New York. He's tried modeling, working in corporate, and even washed cars but he has finally found his true calling. Maybe he can help you discover where you should be headed?

ESTHER CHO

Pastor Esther Cho is Youth Ministry Director at Riverside Community Church. She graduated from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary with a Masters of Divinity. She received her bachelor's degree from Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, with a dual degree in English and Journalism. She has been serving in pastoral ministry for four years. Her interests include missions, guitar and poetry, and she is passionate about prayer and worship. Although you can't tell by her accent, she has lived mostly in New Jersey.

IRENE CHO

Pastor Irene Cho serves as the Program Administrator for the Fuller Youth Institute (FYI). She holds a M.Div. with an emphasis in Pastoral and General Ministries from Talbot Theological Seminary and a B.A. in Christian Education from Biola University. At FYI Irene is the point person for the Urban Youth Ministry Certificate program, event planning, and FYI systems overall. Having served 17 years in youth ministry, Pastor Irene speaks all over the country at major conferences such as Youth for Christ, Youth Specialties DC/LA, JAMA New Awakening, Urban Youth Workers Institute and youth retreats. She has written various curriculums and consults for many youth ministries. Her passion is for the misfits of the world and to bring the Gospel message to those who seem to fall through the cracks. In her minimal spare time, she enjoys a great book, movie, or television show, hanging out with friends and former students, and of course getting some sleep.

JAMES CHOI

Pastor James Choi serves as the youth pastor at Global Mission Church in Silver Spring, MD. He studied political science at the University of Florida and received his M.Div. at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is passionate about Jesus and His Kingdom's advance and desires to be spent for His glory. He loves the youth and will often strike holy fear into their hearts for them to hear the life-transforming, sin-vaccinating, world-changing Gospel of Jesus Christ. He is a coffee-drinking, guitar-playing, loudly-singing, book-reading, rhyme-spitting, cowboy from Dallas, TX. Pastor James is married to his beautiful wife Jeri.

JOHN CHUNG

Rev. John Chung is a missionary with Mission to the World's Global Youth and Family Ministry. He is a graduate of the University of Illinois-Urbana and Covenant Theological Seminary. He also serves as a youth worker at Korean Presbyterian Church of St. Louis. He is passionate about ministry to the next generation. He works to train, equip, encourage, and sustain youth workers with a missional view for emerging generational ministry. He is husband to Saras, with whom he has two children, Karis and Jaron.

GIEYUN KANG

Pastor Gieyun Kang is a youth pastor at Yuong Sang Presbyterian Church in Horsham, PA. She also serves as the administration pastor for Korean Culture Ministry at Yuong Sang. She received her B.A. from Temple University, her M.A. in Counseling at Biblical Theological Seminary, and is currently a student in the M.Div. program at Westminster Theological Seminary. Prior to joining the youth group at Yuong Sang, Pastor Gieyun worked as an addiction counselor at Livengrin Foundation, taking care of adolescent patients. She has also worked as Respite staff at Peaceful Living, responsible for people with developmental disabilities in the local community.

DAVID LARRY KIM

Rev. David Larry Kim is Lead Pastor of Harvest Ministry, the Korean Presbyterian Church of Orlando's inter-generational, English-speaking congregation comprised of youth and adults of all ages. He is married to Olivia and is the proud father of a baby girl, Emmanuelle ("Manny"). He is a graduate of the University of Virginia and the Reformed Theological Seminary. He is passionate about communicating the grace and truth of God's Word and has been involved with JAMA's youth track for the past few years. He also loves basketball, the church, and seeing a generation raised up to give their lives for the Kingdom of God. He was once asked to be a pirate to promote "Pirates of the Caribbean” in China.

JACOB KIM

Rev. Jacob Kim is currently serving as EM pastor at Antioch Church of Philadelphia. He has been serving there for nine years and has been in ministry for twelve years. He has a B.A. in Psychology and Kinesiology from York University in Toronto, Canada. He received his M.Div. from Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia. He is passionate about sharing the Gospel and about cooking. He is married to Mira Jane and has two sons, Ethan and Chace, and a daughter, Arielle.

DANNY KWON

Rev. Danny Kwon has been serving in ministry for 19 years. He's been leading the youth ministry at Yuong Sang Church, just outside of Philadelphia, for the past 16 years. He also teaches at Covenant Seminary. He's a Youth Specialties speaker, trainer, and is also part of their One Day (Core) Training Team. He is presently pursuing his Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership, with his dissertation focusing on organizational models for inter-generational ministry in the local church. Pastor Danny has an intense love for sports, eating, and making people laugh. He is married to Monica, a family and marriage counselor and professor, and has 3 boys, of which two are now part of his youth group.

JOSHUA LEE

Pastor Joshua Lee is currently a student at Westminster Theological Seminary. He also serves alongside a great team of pastors at Yuong Sang Presbyterian Church in Horsham, PA. He loves Jesus, his family, and Yuong Sang Youth. He enjoys traveling, eating PJ Wings with his friends, and squeezing in naps while watching shows on Hulu.

PETER LEE

Pastor Peter Lee was born in Philadelphia, but raised in Flushing, NY until the age 13. His teenage years were spent in the suburbs of Philadelphia attending Upper Dublin High School. He attended Penn State University, where he graduated with a degree in Pre-Medicine. He is currently in school at Westminster Theological Seminary and serving at Yuong Sang Youth in Horsham, PA.

JAE PARK

Rev. Jae Park has been serving in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania for 18 years. He is a speaker for JAMA, a faculty member of Global Leadership Development Institution (GLDI), and is the founder of Summer Outreach (SOR) and Exodus Ministry Group. Pastor Jae accepted his call to ministry while attending college and received his M.Div. from Westminster Theological Seminary. He is presently committed to pastoring Grace Community Chapel (GCC) South Brunswick, Cherry Hill, and Northern Jersey. His lifetime goal is to be loved by God and to enjoy Him forever in faithfully walking with Him. He is a committed husband to wife, Jee, and a loving father to three children, Daniel, Isaiah, and Joy

JOANNE YOON

Pastor Joanne Yoon currently serves as Youth Pastor at Cornerstone Fellowship in New Jersey. She received her B.S. in Biology from the University of Michigan and M.Div. from New York Theological Seminary. Her first passion is to share the amazing love of God. Her second passion is her family. Her number one fan is her husband Phil. Together they have five beautiful daughters: Emily, Julia, Christine, Sophia and Clara.

WONJAE HUDSON YU

As a true 1.5er Pastor Wonjae Hudson Yu grew up in Korea until the age 12. He studied Philosophy and Economics at Boston College and received his M.Div. from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. He is a die hard sports fan, especially of the Yankees, Knicks, and the NY Giants. He is married to his beautiful wife Lisa and has four energetic children. Pastor Wonjae's passion is to bring people together for the cause of the Gospel. He currently serves as one of five co-pastors at New Mercy Community Church, a multi-pastoral church plant in Hackensack, NJ.