Every time I reflect on our church’s vision, two emotions rise up: a deep sense of assurance and excitement, and also a feeling of burden and uncertainty. Starting with the assurance—whenever I attend mission-related gatherings or meet others passionate about missions, I become convinced that our church’s vision reflects what God wants to do in this generation.
First, our Multicultural Church Planting vision directly supports mission work among the next generation of Koreans and foreigners in the UK. In the history of Korean immigration here, today’s Sunday school students represent the future. If they grow up with strong faith and fluent Korean, they may stay in Korean churches. But if not, they’ll face conflicts with their parents and likely be sent to English-speaking churches. If spiritually mature, they may adapt well. If not, they might stop attending church altogether. Korean churches offer a passionate spirituality and deep care—traits that can appeal to both locals and foreigners.
Second, our Diaspora Mission is a vision for reaching the next generation of all nations living together in the city. As the world urbanizes, cities—unlike rural areas—offer both Christian resources and diverse populations living in close proximity. While first-generation immigrants face language and cultural barriers, they can help their children connect with peers from other nations. If the next generation from every country can unite, we could see the fulfillment of global missions. In the UK, church attendance once a month has grown from 8% to 12% over the past six years—primarily due to diaspora churches. One-third of UK Christians are now part of this movement.
Third, Sector-Based Gatherings represent a vision to build God’s Kingdom in every part of daily life. Instead of dividing people by job titles, we group them philosophically—by the purpose and values behind their work. South Korea alone has over 16,000 job types, so categorizing by profession becomes too complex. For example, even within art, fine art and commercial art differ greatly. Likewise, professors from different fields may struggle to find common ground. But by defining sectors more broadly—like “finance”—people from business, banks, schools, hospitals, or galleries can engage in meaningful conversation around shared themes.
These three visions are possible because we are a relatively young church. Still, the scale of the vision can feel overwhelming. But maybe that’s the point. If this vision truly comes from God, then only He can accomplish it—and it’s natural for us to feel our limits. So rather than list reasons why we can’t, let’s offer ourselves to Him, so He can work through us.
I pray that we will be a church that witnesses God’s great work. May we draw near to Him together in faith.
