who we are

1. We are a Christ-centered church.

We affirm that Jesus Christ alone is the Head of the Church and the ultimate authority in all matters of doctrine, preaching, and polity. We are committed to a model of servant leadership, following the example of Christ, in which authority and responsibility are shared among biblically qualified, Spirit-filled leaders recognized by the congregation as having been raised up by God to positions of leadership.

2. We are a Bible-centered church. 

We affirm the inerrancy of Scripture, believing that the original manuscripts of the Bible are without error in all that they affirm. We regard the Word of God as the foundation for our faith, doctrine, and practice, and we believe that faithful study and application of Scripture transforms lives and produces biblically and theologically mature disciples of Jesus Christ.

3. We are a faith-oriented church.

We believe in prayer and operate by faith, trusting that God's work done in God's way will never lack God's provision. Scripture teaches that all we have belongs to God and that Christians are called to be faithful stewards of His gifts, supporting the ministry of the local church through joyful, generous, and sacrificial giving.

4. We are a service-oriented church. 

We believe that serving others is an essential part of Christian discipleship and spiritual growth. While we have dedicated staff, much of the ministry of the church is accomplished through lay volunteers. Creating an environment in which church members humbly and selflessly serve God and one another is a key priority for us.

5. We are a family-oriented church, upholding God's design.

We affirm the nuclear family as God's created order for human flourishing and seek to equip God's people to live faithfully and effectively within Christian families. We believe that husbands and wives have distinct, complementary roles in marriage, and that children are precious gifts from God to be cherished and nurtured through biblical teaching that equips them for life and helps them develop a secure sense of their value and identity in Christ.

6. We are an English-speaking, international church.

We recognize that English speakers living in Korea, whether short-term or long-term, need a place to call home. Since 1885, Seoul Union Church has been that home for the international community. We understand the unique challenges of living overseas and seek to provide expatriates and English-speaking Koreans with a church home where they feel welcomed, develop meaningful friendships, and grow in their faith.

7. We are a culturally relevant church. 

We believe that the church is the body of Christ and called to be salt and light in a spiritually dark world. From its founding, Seoul Union Church has been a champion of human rights and a voice against injustice. We are unafraid to critique contemporary society from a biblical perspective, speaking the truth with grace and conviction while promoting Kingdom values regarding human dignity, gender identity, and sexual ethics.

8. We are a mission-oriented church.

We seek to make disciples of Jesus Christ through evangelism, missions, and the proclamation of the gospel both locally and globally. We willingly cooperate with other like-minded churches and Christian organizations around the world to advance God's Kingdom and fulfill Christ's Great Commission.