Dong Sun Lim

Rev. Dong Sun Lim was the most influential Korean American pastor of the 20th century. He began his ministry around the outbreak of the Korean War. He devotedly and sacrificially cared for his church members even as he was taking refuge during the war. After the war, he dedicated himself as a chaplain in the Air Force for 11 years. He gave hope and courage to many soldiers leading them to the Lord.

Rev. Dong Sun Lim came to the United States in 1965 and finished his study abroad. In 1970, He founded Oriental Mission Church and developed the church into a global church. In 1987, he established the World Evangelical Mission Alliance and contributed to the church’s unity and world missions. In 1989, he founded World Mission University, the most representative seminary in the Korean American community.

Rev. Dong Sun Lim was a true pastor, missionary, and servant. It is no exaggeration to say that Rev. Lim was the apostle Paul of the 20th century. Rev. Dong Sun Lim lit up one century and was a pioneer who suggested the right direction for another century.