Shiela Mae Aguilar-Hablan is an international Global Mission Fellow with the United Methodist General Board of Global Ministries, engaged in a two-year term of service.  

The Global Mission Fellows program takes young adults ages 20-30 out of their home environments and places them in new contexts for mission experience and service. The program has a strong emphasis on faith and justice. Global Mission Fellows become active parts of their new local communities. They connect the church in mission across cultural and geographical boundaries. They grow in personal and social holiness and become strong young leaders working to build just communities in a peaceful world.  

A member of Lalawan United Methodist Church in the Mindanao Philippines Annual Conference, she loves music, leads worship and plays musical instruments. She is eager to share her knowledge and expertise in music with others.

Shiela earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, focusing on financial management, at Bukidnon State University, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, Philippines. Describing herself as detail oriented, she is fluent in Filipino and English.

She is grateful for the mentors in her congregation.

“I grew up surrounded by the people in our church,” Shiela said. “They guided me and helped me grow in all aspect of my life, especially spiritually.”

Her aunt – a pastor – took Shiela to church for Bible studies and worship services. “I was already exposed [to] the church environment when I was young,” Shiela said. “I always saw my aunt doing sermons in the church and going from house to house to share the word of the Lord. I grew up loving what she’s doing because it helps other people to know the Lord and to be blessed. Seeing my aunt encouraging and sharing hope [with] others touched my life.”  

With her siblings and cousins, Shiela is involved in the church. “We serve the Lord together by using our talents to glorify him,” she said. With the senior pastor, they go to other churches to lead praise and worship.

Shiela is confident that God is calling her to become a missionary.

“I grew up realizing that I am really called to serve the Lord and other people,” she said. “Everywhere I go, the Lord is telling me to do his will – to do missionary work, to serve him and to serve other people.

“I want to be used by the Lord to touch other people’s lives, to make a difference in the world by involving myself to the missionary work of the Lord.”

Aguilar-Hablan, Shiela Mae

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The Global Mission Fellows program takes young adults ages 20-30 out of their home environments and places them in new contexts for mission experience and service. The program has a strong emphasis on faith and justice. Global Mission Fellows become active parts of their new local communities. They connect the church in mission across cultural and geographical boundaries. They grow in personal and social holiness and become strong young leaders working to build just communities in a peaceful world. 

Now a lay member of the Phnom Penh Promised People Presbyterian Church in Cambodia, Sambor described his personal spiritual growth journey as one of transformation and dependence on God.

“Growing up in a Buddhist family,” Sambor said, “I knew little about Christianity. A significant turning point came when my mother had a life-threatening accident, and through prayer, I witnessed a miraculous healing that opened my heart to Jesus Christ. This experience taught me that God is real, powerful and personal.”

Since then, his faith has deepened through consistent prayer, Bible study and active involvement in ministry. In Cambodia, Sambor earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in general management and Christian ministry respectively.

“Serving as a youth leader and dormitory supervisor,” Sambor said, “has been a key part of my spiritual journey, allowing me to disciple others, share the gospel and witness lives transformed by Christ. These experiences have strengthened my relationship with God and my reliance on God’s guidance.”

Sambor feels called to mission work because of the immense spiritual and practical needs he sees. “Many people are unreached and bound by cultural traditions,” he said, “yet, they are open to hearing the gospel when approached with love and humility. God has placed a burden on my heart to bring hope and truth to those who have not experienced it.

“Mission work is not only about sharing the gospel but also living it out by serving communities, empowering others and being a light in dark places. Through my journey, I have learned that when we step out in obedience, God provides everything we need to fulfill God’s purposes. This calling drives me to dedicate my life.”

Pursuing justice, Sambor asserts, is a crucial part of following Christ’s example. “Serving as a fellow,” he said, “would allow me to deepen my commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of others, particularly in marginalized communities. I am drawn to the opportunity to apply my skills and experiences in a new context, where I can further develop my leadership and community-building abilities while living out my faith in a tangible way.”

He has witnessed firsthand the power of transformative support, mentorship and advocacy. “I have developed a heart for working with youth, building relationships and empowering them to overcome life’s challenges,” Sambor said. “True justice begins with seeing the dignity and worth of every person, regardless of their circumstances, and taking steps to create spaces of support, hope and empowerment. By serving as a fellow, I would have the opportunity to be part of a transformative community that promotes justice not just through words, but also through action. This program is an opportunity not only to deepen my faith but also to make a lasting impact in the lives of others, advancing the work of justice and compassion to which Christ calls us.”

He dreams of using his education to design programs that foster leadership, resilience and spiritual development in young people. Through mentorship and youth-focused initiatives, he hopes to provide the support and encouragement needed for youth to overcome challenges and envision brighter futures.

“As a fellow,” Sambor said, “I want to advocate for systemic change, collaborate with local communities and use my skills to help create sustainable solutions to social issues. I believe I can make a lasting impact on individuals and communities, while continuing to grow personally and professionally.”

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With a background in counseling, Mr. Booth has worked with young adults dealing with substance abuse and has provided adaptive skills for adolescent refugees. He enjoys building rapport and strengthening relationships with the community. He has participated in mission trips to Latin America and Africa, as well as serving with Asian refugees in Texas. He has compassion for those transitioning and taking steps toward healing from human trafficking and other issues.

Human trafficking is a worldwide epidemic and a grave violation of human rights. Cambodia is a source, transit and destination country for men, women and children subjected to forced labor, forced marriage and sex trafficking. Its human-trafficking problem is rooted in economic vulnerability, exacerbated by environmental and educational realities, and encouraged by cultural pressures. Cambodian adults migrate to their regional neighbors of Malaysia, Thailand and China, as well as to the Middle East, in search for higher-paying jobs and alternatives to subsistence farming.

Many survivors of human trafficking return to Cambodia having incurred extensive debt. Project ARK’s mission is to tackle poverty as a culprit of human trafficking by equipping and restoring livelihood and dignity through the construction trade while introducing quality, affordable family homes into the Cambodian real-estate market.

As a missionary with Project Ark, Mr. Booth’s task is to work with other missionaries from Global Ministries and partner agencies, the Methodist Church in Cambodia and local leaders to provide leadership and supervision for the endeavor.

“Early in my life,” Mr. Booth recalled, “the church helped my family financially, socially and emotionally. After receiving such a blessing, helping others became very important to me.” The youth group, he said, “became an extension of my family. I found volunteering for mission work very rewarding. Helping others became a way of life when I entered a career as a counselor.” Eventually, however, he realized God was calling him directly to the mission field.

“After serving on several short-term mission trips,” he said, “I joined the World Race [mission trip] in 2015 to visit 11 countries in 11 months. This proved to be a reinforcement of the calling in my heart.”

Born in Painesville, Ohio, Mr. Booth earned an Associate of Applied Sciences degree in counseling (2006) and a certificate in mental health/substance-abuse prevention (2010), both from Eastfield College, Mesquite, Texas, as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from the University of North Texas in Denton (2010).

Prior to his present assignment, Mr. Booth worked as a counselor responsible for a full probationer caseload with Genesis Counseling (2009-11). He co-founded Bedrock Counseling to serve probationers in Dallas, Denton, Ellis and Collin counties (2010-2014). Most recently, he was the founder and sole proprietor of Booth Life Coaching (2014-2020).

Mr. Booth is a member of First United Methodist Church, Lewisville, part of the North Texas Annual Conference. “The church continues to be a cornerstone of my faith,” he said, “where I find God’s presence most pronounced is in service missions and in the hearts of new believers. I seek only to serve others in Christ’s name, because experience has proven this to be my greatest joy.”

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After earning a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry at Millsaps College, Tom received his M.D. from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. He continued his residency training at Michigan State University/Sparrow Hospital. Pursuing a post-graduate degree, he did his residency in obstetrics and gynecology.

Tom is a lay member of Asbury United Methodist Church, Lafayette, Louisiana, related to the Louisiana Annual Conference.

Blessed to grow up in a home that valued God and people, Tom recalled, “My mother had a social justice leaning to her life and taught us to treat everyone with dignity and respect. My dad was our family’s spiritual leader. His faith involved not just a love of God, but also a gift of service to people. I always thought I would become a physician just like my dad, and I was blessed and supported by my parents such that I was able to pursue my education straight through from high school, to college, to medical school, to residency.

“Throughout my years of education, my 16 years in a private OB/GYN practice, and my 14 years as an OB/GYN hospitalist, God has been preparing and equipping me to serve in mission. I had amazing role models such as my dad and my senior partners, and I have faith that God has put people and opportunities in my path to enable me to fulfill his calling.”

Tom and his wife, Delecia Carey, believe that God calls them to tithe both their money and their talents. “We have served our churches in countless ways,” he said, “and we usually felt we were doing our best. But now we feel that we have the opportunity to tithe our working careers, and that is how we look at the coming years of missionary service.

“I completed my residency, and Delecia earned her Ph.D. in 1993. We have worked for 30 years for ourselves and our family. Now it is time to work for God. It feels a little challenging to give up the generous incomes we have been used to for so many years, but we feel confident that God will help us adapt as we embark on new careers as missionaries.”

Tom’s father set an example for him – both in vocation and in mission.

“My father loved interacting with and caring for people. He became deeply involved with foreign missionary work and led medical groups to Honduras, Roatan and Jamaica for more than 30 years.”

When their father died, Tom and his three siblings established the Dr. Tom Carey Medical Mission Memorial Fund to support mission teams who continue his work.

As a dietician with the Mississippi Health Department, Tom’s mother loved interacting with all kinds of people. “She considered her job a food ministry and helped with a community food pantry as a volunteer,” Tom said. “We were taught through her words and her actions about how to provide care for people in need in a way that maintained their dignity.

“Mission is one of the most important ways God works. People who care and love others can provide ends to isolation, depression, anxiety, hate, and so much more. Building projects and skilled people provide shelters, worship centers, and clean, accessible water. In doing mission work, we bless others and are, in turn, blessed by them. With such a powerful tool, the necessity of mission in our world today is paramount.”

Active in United Methodist congregations since youth, Tom is grateful that his spouse is a devout Christian.

“With her support,” he said, “I have served in church offices and taught Sunday school off and on for about 28 years. I have tried to serve my patients with Christian values and as a mission to their needs. And, yet, my wife and I feel we have been called to do more. She said that we’ve tithed our money for all these years, but now we can also tithe our careers. Since I’ve been in medicine for 30 years (and been blessed by it), we feel now is the time to work in missions.”

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The Bridge of Hope Vocational Training Center supports underprivileged and poor young people in Cambodia. Its work resonates with Global Ministries’ work to alleviate suffering among the most vulnerable.

Delecia earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Millsaps College, a master’s in English from Tulane University, a master’s in educational administration from Louisiana State University, and a doctorate in English from Michigan State University. She served as head of school of Trinity Episcopal Day School and as English department head and instructor at Episcopal School of Acadiana.

She is a lay member of Asbury United Methodist Church, Lafayette, part of the Louisiana Annual Conference.

“When I met my future husband,” Delecia said, “his father was an active volunteer missionary, planning and leading annual medical mission trips. Before we married, Tom Carey went on a trip to Jamaica with his dad, and he felt confident that he wanted to serve in the mission field eventually.

“As we finished our education, built our careers and grew our family, we always held the idea of mission work in our hearts. After teaching English for a few years, I became headmaster of an Episcopal school and earned a degree in school administration. That was not something I had ever intended to do, but now I realize that it was one of the ways God was preparing and equipping me to serve in mission.”

In 2010, Delecia and Tom made some big decisions about downsizing their lives. Tom sold his medical practice, and the couple moved from Mississippi to Louisiana.

“Our intention,” she said, “was to become debt free, help our children reach independence, and put ourselves in position to become full-time missionaries. God blessed us through these endeavors, and as soon as our youngest son graduated from college, doors started to open. I’m sure God could have used us earlier in our lives, but I’m also sure he was using our life experiences to prepare us for what lay ahead. 

At the beginning of 2024, they started the process of applying to become missionaries and selling their house to be free to serve should they be accepted. 

“Almost immediately,” Delecia said, “we learned about an opportunity in Cambodia that exactly fit my school administration qualifications, and our home sold on the first day we listed it. It seems clear to us that God’s hand is behind this process, and we are excited to embark on the next season of our lives.”

Delecia grew up in the Southern Baptist Church, a denomination that emphasizes mission service. She learned about, prayed for and contributed to missionaries.

“One key component of growing up as I did,” she recalled, “was the strong emphasis on learning memory verses. A verse that has shaped my adult life was Jesus’ instructions in Luke 12:48 (KJV): ‘For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required.’ God has blessed me in material and spiritual ways. I am confident that in this upcoming season in our lives, I will be responding to Jesus’ instructions to honor those blessings through serving in his name.”

Delecia’s 86-year-old mother is excited about her daughter and son-in-law’s missionary service. “She is the most devout Christian I know,” Delecia said, “and she believes that if God calls us to serve, the only answer is, ‘Here I am, Lord, send me.’ Our three adult children have always known that their dad and I felt called to serve as missionaries. They have given us their blessings.”

Delecia believes God calls us to serve one another. “Mission is the most effective way we can illustrate God’s love and majesty and grace,” she said. “I’d like to think that when I am serving others, I will be an example of Christ’s love for them. But even if that’s not how I am perceived, I know I will be serving God, and that is enough. 

“Christ doesn’t necessarily call us to convert others. He calls us to serve others in his name. Mission is important in the world today because it is a real, concrete and definite way that we can fulfill the mandate: ‘To whom much is given, much will be required.’”

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Dexter is an elder in the Southern Tagalog Provisional Philippines Annual Conference East. After earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science, he attended Union Theological Seminary, Manila, Philippines, where he received a Master of Divinity degree. Most recently serving as superintendent of Quezon and Laguna districts, he previously was administrative pastor of Pacita United Methodist Church, San Pedro, Laguna, Philippines.

Dexter and his spouse, Laraine Abobon-Ceballos, are the parents of three children.

“My maternal grandfather was a Methodist pastor,” Dexter said, “so I grew up in a Methodist family.” Yet, he had many questions about God and humanity, he said, especially after his father left.

“I questioned God’s existence and power because of the extreme poverty that we were experiencing as a family,” Dexter said. “I could not reconcile the reality of a God who allowed such pain in our lives.” The family struggled emotionally and financially.

During an evangelistic event at a youth camp, however, Dexter said, “like John Wesley, I felt my heart strangely warmed. I decided to surrender my life fully to God and put my faith in Jesus Christ.” Dexter was 17.

He began engaging in various church ministries, and at age 18, he started preaching in his church and sharing the gospel in the streets, on public buses and in the market area.

“After graduating from college,” Dexter continued, “I entered the seminary to start my journey of ordination, and I happily serve God and the people by leading the church in fulfilling the Great Commission.”

As a pastor for more than 20 years, he admitted, “there’s a longing in my heart and a strong desire to share God’s love [with] other cultures of different faiths. I believe God is calling me to go out of my comfort zones and follow his leading to further share God’s love with all people.”

The Mongolia Mission Initiative, where Dexter is assigned, continues to progress steadily, especially in the areas of congregational and leadership development, Christian education and social ministries. Initiative leaders envision a strong, vibrant and witnessing church in Mongolia, and the role of the country director is crucial in realizing this vision.

In and around Ulaanbaatar, the capital city, are two children’s ministry centers, a detention ministry, a hospice ministry and 12 United Methodist churches. Two of these congregations, with membership exceeding 200, serve local communities through various outreach ministries, including after-school programs for children.

A major characteristic of United Methodist mission in Mongolia is the large number of highly educated young adults in the church. They play significant leadership roles in developing and expanding the church’s ministries. One of Dexter’s responsibilities is to teach Wesleyan studies at Mongolia Trinity Bible College, where most of the country’s future UMC pastors are trained.

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The Wesley Foundation is an independent organization engaged in activities of public benefit in Japan. It has strong ties to United Methodist Women and the General Board of Global Ministries. Rev. Chang was appointed in 2012 to lead the foundation toward official recognition as a public benefit entity under Japanese law. The foundation has a building with facilities for promoting educational and social activities in partnership with churches and other nongovernmental organizations.

Hikari Kokai Chang was born in Japan and retains Japanese citizenship, although she is a member of the New York Annual Conference. She has served pastorates in Wakefield, Massachusetts, and Armonk and Oceanside, New York. She holds both Bachelor of Divinity and Master of Divinity degrees from the Tokyo Union Theological Seminary, and a Master of Sacred Theology degree from the Boston University School of Theology. At Boston, she specialized in pastoral care and counseling.

Born into the family of a pastor of the United Church of Christ in Japan (Kyodan), she was deeply nourished in faith by her parents and members of the congregations her father served. Interested in relations between religion and culture in Japan, she enrolled in the Tokyo Union Seminary and in the course of her study felt called to the ordained clergy. She was commissioned as a Kyodan local pastor.

Feeling the need for more training, she enrolled in Boston University in 1986, there meeting the man she would marry, the Rev. Hak-Soon Chang, a native of South Korea. She became an elder in the New England Annual Conference in 2003 and later transferred to New York. Local church ministry, she says, made her increasingly appreciative of the diversity of cultures as God’s rich blessing.

She understands mission as “sharing God’s love in the world” and believes each Christian is called to mission. “Throughout my life,” Hikari says, “I have experienced God’s unmistakable presence and amazing works in many different cultures. So I embrace these experiences and stories as a gift from God as I serve in mission.”

The Changs have two children.

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The Global Mission Fellows program takes young adults ages 20-30 out of their home environments and places them in new contexts for mission experience and service. The program has a strong emphasis on faith and justice. Global Mission Fellows become active parts of their new local communities. They connect the church in mission across cultural and geographical boundaries. They grow in personal and social holiness and become strong young leaders working to build just communities in a peaceful world. 

Yujin is a lay member of Bongilcheon Methodist Church in Paju-si. Born and raised in the church, she has taught Sunday school, participated in the media ministry, led worship and been involved in mission journeys. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in education.

“At this moment, I feel God is calling me to trust him completely and rely on his strength as I continue my journey of faith. I am learning to be content in all circumstances, whether I have plenty or little.” Yujin said. To her, Philippians 4:13 encourages her to follow Christ by humbling herself and focusing on serving others, even in difficult circumstances.

Yujin believes God is calling her to serve and love others as Jesus did. “I trust that God’s promises will be fulfilled as I continue to follow his plan. I feel ready to step into mission work, knowing that God will guide and strengthen me as I serve him and others.”

During her early 20s, Yujin experienced what she termed “a profound revelation of God’s calling and the specific mission God intended for me.” This discovery of her purpose has shaped the direction of her life and the desire to serve others through her faith.

When Yujin heard about Global Mission Fellows, she found it resonated with her desire to dedicate herself to expanding the ideals of social justice and the gospel. “This program,” she said, “presents a unique opportunity for me not only to serve others, but also to grow in my understanding of how faith and justice intersect in global contexts.

“I’ve learned that my calling is not only about spiritual growth but also about actively contributing to the well-being of others, particularly the marginalized. The desire to serve and make a difference has become a driving force in my life, and I am eager to do so in a more intentional way.”

Through Global Mission Fellows, Yujin expects to gain tools, knowledge and perspective to serve in a global context, addressing issues like poverty, injustice and inequality. She believes the program will enrich her understanding of social justice and challenge her to develop creative, compassionate solutions that reflect Christ’s love. “I want to be a vessel through which God’s love and justice are made tangible, especially in communities where resources and support are scarce,” she said.

She also is eager to learn from others who share the same passion for justice and service, creating an environment of mutual growth and collaboration. “By engaging with diverse communities and cultures,” Yujin said,” I hope to broaden my perspective, deepen my empathy and strengthen my commitment to the values of social justice and the gospel.”

As a fellow, Yujin would like to use her background in pedagogy, her area of expertise, to serve in youth ministry. “I am passionate about working with young people, guiding them to grow spiritually and intellectually,” she said.

“In my previous engagements, I have expressed a desire to address injustices that stray from God’s original design for creation. I believe that one of the key aspects of my calling is to serve those who are marginalized or oppressed due to various circumstances. Whether in youth ministry or disability ministry, I hope to contribute by using my skills to create environments where everyone can experience God’s love and healing.”

She concluded: “I believe my journey thus far has prepared me to make a lasting impact through both education and community outreach.”

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Yu-Ting Chiu is an international Global Mission Fellow with the United Methodist General Board of Global Ministries, engaged in a two-year term of service.  

The Global Mission Fellows program takes young adults ages 20-30 out of their home environments and places them in new contexts for mission experience and service. The program has a strong emphasis on faith and justice. Global Mission Fellows become active parts of their new local communities. They connect the church in mission across cultural and geographical boundaries. They grow in personal and social holiness and become strong young leaders working to build just communities in a peaceful world. 

Yu-Ting is a member of the Methodist Church in the Republic of China in Mu-Zha. “I became a youth deacon two years after I was baptized,” she said, “and participated in the discussion and communication of different ministries of the church.” 

She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism at Shih Hsin University, Taipei, Taiwan. She worked for Eastern Broadcasting Co. Ltd. 

In her resume, Yu-Ting described herself as a television news reporter with background in digital media, able to use current communication methods and tools to inform about current events and communicate effectively with different audiences, specifically young people. “I am able to quickly integrate media resources and skills, and use the power of media to convey relevant and hot issues affecting society such as justice, health care and environmental problems,” she wrote. 

Although Yu-Ting initially felt God’s call to work in the media, she became disillusioned with the current “superficial and unmeaningful” environment. “I don’t think this is what God wants me to continue doing going forward,” she said.  

Recent contact with friends from other countries, especially Europe and America, made Yu-Ting aware of her limited worldview.  

“In a society that only values job titles and salary in determining success,” she said, “this creates a world of competition to be the best. When everyone is competing with each other to be the best, there is less importance attached to the idea of supporting and helping others. I think if I continue to stay in Taiwan, I would not be able to grow, develop and learn more about my purpose in life and how I can serve God better.” 

She expressed enthusiasm for Global Mission Fellows. 

“Having the opportunity to experience what local people face in their lives will help me in my personal growth,” Yu-Ting said. “I want to go out of my comfort zone and challenge myself. Only by living with locals will I see firsthand how God is working in their lives and what the presence of Jesus is like in those places.  

“I hope to share my experience and talents with others and learn from them,” she added. “I hope to bring out the true love of Jesus and let the local residents experience Jesus together in fellowship. At the same time, I also hope to use what I learn to help spread the omnipresent love of Jesus.”  

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The Rev. S. Cho is a missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church serving as pastor of the United Methodist Korean Ministry in Eurasia.

Eurasia is a large, ethnically diverse area with persons from many countries. Many people are originally from South Korea and speak primarily Korean. The United Methodist Korean Ministry serves these families through the Eurasia Mission Initiative of Global Ministries. It is part of the United Methodist Church, and one of the first three congregations started in Eurasia when the former Soviet Union collapsed. The church has ministries in Russian and Korean.

S. Cho was born in South Korea, is a citizen of the United States, and in is a candidate for elders orders in Eurasia. She and her husband Young-Chuel Cho, are in Eurasia as missionaries for the second time, having served there in the early years of the Eurasia Initiative.

S. Cho’s parents lived in Japan prior to World War II. They returned to Korea after the US dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima.

Her mother became a Christian when a pastor secured the medical services that saved her life when she collapsed after losing two sons to measles. The mother was a nurse and very caring of others, so much that Susanna recalls being jealous of the attention her mother extended to other people. She came to realize that she too was loved by her mother and God. “God helped me to know how much God loves me and how deep is God’s grace.” She would meet and marry Y.C Cho, the son of a pastor and himself a deacon of the Korea Methodist Church.

The Chos went to the US in the early 1980s, where Young-Chuel served as a pastor in Buffalo, New York and also enrolled in New York Theological Seminary. The couple and their three sons went to Eurasia as missionaries in 1990 and served there until 1996 when they returned to the US, where Young-Chuel became an ordained member of the New York Annual Conference. Susanna enrolled in New York Theological Seminary, earning a Master of Divinity degree in 2001 and eventually seeking ordination in Eurasia.

Her theological studies, S. Cho says, taught her “that it is necessary for a minister to see the world in God’s perspective” and to be patient. With her sons grown, and two serving as pastors,  S. Cho and Y.C Cho felt the call to return to Eurasia. “I believe that God will continue to work through me and my husband for his Kingdom. Although I can see that there were weaknesses and failures in my life, God is faithful and works through my weaknesses.”

The Chos’ three sons are Daniel, John, and Paul.

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