Pastor John was born in Korea and raised in the U.S. and Canada. He has lived in various cities, including Los Angeles, Iowa, Chicago, and Edmonton, before moving to Toronto in 2020 with his wife, Grace, and their daughter, Anna. Since then, their family has grown with the additions of Ian and Ina. He holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Alberta and an M.Div. and Th.M. from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.

Raised in a devout Christian family, Pastor John’s faith became personal when he wrestled with life’s ultimate truth, which he found in Jesus Christ. Surrendering his life to the Lord, he was called into pastoral ministry. He is grateful to be part of the New Hope Fellowship family and desires to share the gospel, walk alongside the church community, and grow together as a vibrant and missional body of Christ.