Korean Central Presbyterian Church

Pastoral Staff

Pastor Ryan Kim Senior Pastor
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Pastor Ryan came to America from Korea in 1974 and lived in Pennsylvania until 1998. In February of 1998, he received a call from KCPC to serve as the English Ministry pastor and moved out here in June of that year and has been serving the church since then.

Pastor Ryan has earned a BS degree from Pennsylvania State University and an MDiv (Master of Divinity) degree from Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia. He is currently pursuing a DMin (Doctor of Ministry) degree from Fuller Theological Seminar in Pasadena.

He has been married to Libby since 1987 (college sweethearts since March 3, 1983) and has three beautiful children: Victoria (1990), Alexandria (1994), and Christian (2007). His vision for KCPC is that we be a Radiant, Excellent Church in Christ, all for God’s glory (Ephesians 5:27).

Pastor Kenneth Noh Education Pastor
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Pastor Kenneth grew up in the heart of Flushing, New York, walking through its hard, hardly empty streets. In college God made the turning point in his life and though Pastor Kenneth grew up in the church he knew very little about God. There was much to learn about the Reformed faith just as there were different challenges in life to be faced with that same faith but following Christ always provided the greatest peace.

In the Fall of 2004 he began to follow God’s call to ministry, travelling the road of pastoral travail when he moved to Pennsylvania to study at Westminster Theological Seminary. God called him to serve on the east coast for several years until God called him to serve here in San Francisco at KCPC. He has been here since October 2010.

Pastor In Kim Pastor Intern

Pastor In grew up in sunny Santa Barbara, and graduated with a BA in English from Westmont College in 2004 before teaching special needs students at a public school. Observing the great spiritual needs of his students, he realized only the gospel of Jesus Christ would suffice for them—from this experience he first felt called to pursue pastoral ministry.

While attending Westminster Seminary California, he served the young adult ministry at Hope Church in San Diego. In 2011, he graduated with his MDiv and moved here, excited for gospel growth in the Bay Area. He loves (to) rock and roll and let his mouth water over a succulent cut of prime rib.

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The Board of Deacons

Deacons are to “hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience” as they 1 serve His people by caring about their welfare; 2 work together under our pastors’ guidance to keep the church pure; and 3 oversee how our church’s finances are managed (1 Timothy 3:9). From left to right: Treasury, Ministry to God’s World (Missions), Ministry to God’s People (Ministries) and Ministry to God (Worship) deacon leaders.

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Ministry to God

Responsibilities include worship, the liturgy, the program, and Welcoming (Deuteronomy 6:4-5).

Ministry to God’s People

Responsibilities include congregational care, education, communication, maintenance, food, service, parking, mercy and transportation (1 John).

Ministry to God’s World

Responsibilities include outreach, missions abroad, and evangelism (Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8).

Treasury

Responsibilities include an annual budget and collecting, managing and distributing offering.