LEADERSHIP
Pastor
Rev. Jung Du Paik
– Biography
Rev. Jung Du Paik was born and raised in South Korea and received his Master of Divinity degree from Central Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Kansas, in 2015. He was ordained in 2016 at an American Baptist Church and is currently transferring his clergy membership to The United Methodist Church. In 2025, he was commissioned as a provisional member of the Michigan Conference. He is also pursuing a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C.
Rev. Paik began his ministry in 2011 while still a seminary student.
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His previous roles include:
· Minister, Kansas Korean Presbyterian Church (2011–2012)
· Youth & Young Adult Minister, Iowa Korean United Methodist Church (2012–2014)
· Intern Pastor for Ordination, Commonwealth Baptist Church, Virginia (2015–2016)
· Youth Pastor, Hope Chapel Ministry at the Korean Church of Ann Arbor (2017–2020)
Since 2020, he has served joyfully as pastor of Elsie United Methodist Church and Shepardsville United Methodist Church in the Central Bay District.
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Rev. Paik is married to Rev. YooJin Kim, also a pastor in The United Methodist Church. They are grateful parents to their son, Sean.
Ministry Vision
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Rev. Paik believes God has called him to share God’s love and Word with a world in need of hope. He is passionate about guiding people from spiritual darkness into the light of God’s love through preaching, teaching, serving, fellowship, and worship.
His prayer is to faithfully serve God and God’s people so that the name of the Lord may be glorified. Aware of his own limitations, he trusts fully in the One who is merciful and strengthens him for the work to which he is called.
Staff
Saterra Finch
Saterra joined the staff in November 2024 and serves as our Administrative Assistant. She is happily married and a proud mom of three, and she cherishes every moment spent with them. Whether she’s reading a good book, creating art, or enjoying the peace of being up north in the summer, Saterra finds joy in the simple things. Some of her favorite memories are made out on the lake with her family, especially when exploring new places together.