World Mission University

WMU Career Seminar (April 30)

wmu — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:49:26 +0000

Community Health Education Seminar: Department of Nursing (April 14)

wmu — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:42:28 +0000

"Well Aging: Plan Your Future for Aging in Place!" AGING IN PLACE Living independently in your own home for as long as possible As we age, we may face physical limitations, cognitive changes, and various health challenges. Even if we wish to remain in our homes, living independently can become difficult over time. With people living longer than ever before—Are you prepared for your 80s, 90s, and even 100s? ‘START PREPARING FOR A HEALTHY FUTURE TODAY!’ Majungmol Seminar Plan and take control of your future with confidence. In this seminar, you will learn the 5 essential steps to healthy aging and how to create your own personalized care plan. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN • Brain health & memory care • Home safety & fall prevention • Independent living after hospital discharge • Communication about aging & care planning • Legal and health care planning Register Now !! Seminar Date & Time: April. 14th. 5 pm (Tuesday) Location: 5F Smart Class Room, 500 Shatto Pl. Los Angeles CA 90020 World Mission University, Dept of Nursing. Sign up and inquire now: https://forms.gle/U7JpH8Ng399Jxbjv9 Don't wait—Register Now!

Office Closure for Easter Break (April 2 - 3)

wmu — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:56:53 +0000

Administrative offices will be closed from April 2nd to April 3rd for the Easter Break.

Please note that online classes for Undergraduate and Master’s programs will continue as scheduled during this period.

We hope this avoids any confusion regarding your academic schedule.

The 5th International Symposium of the Korea Society for Contemporary Worship (April 25)

wmu — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:54:04 +0000

The 37th Student Government Association (SGA) Presidential Election (2026-2027)

wmu — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:33:34 +0000

[Announcement] The 37th Student Government Association (SGA) Presidential Election (2026-2027) We hereby announce the election for the 37th President of the Student Government Association. We are waiting for a precious leader who will lead the SGA for one year and strive to enhance student rights and interests. If you are interested, please refer to the attached details and send an email to the Election Commission (sbpec@wmu.edu), and the members will provide guidance. We ask for the interest of many students. Election Commission Official Notice of the 37th SGA Presidential Election The following details regarding the election for the 37th President of the Student Government Association are hereby announced: 1. Term of Office

• 2026 Summer Semester (July 1st) – 2027 Spring Semester (June 30th).

2. Candidate Eligibility (In accordance with Chapter 6, Article 17 of the SGA Constitution)

1) Candidates for President must be Full-Time students. 2) Candidates for President must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher from the previous semester. 3) Undergraduate candidates must be those who have registered for 4 semesters and earned a minimum of 48 credits at this university. 4) Graduate (Master’s, Doctoral) candidates must be those who have registered for 2 semesters and earned a minimum of 16 credits at this university. 5) Candidates for President must obtain signatures from 2 recommenders (enrolled students). 6) Recommenders shall recommend only one candidate.

3. Required Documents

• Candidacy Application Form for President, and email verification/supporting data from recommenders.

4. Submission

• World Mission University (WMU) SGA Election Commission: sbpec@wmu.edu.

5. Candidate Recommendation and Registration Period

• March 17, 2026 (Tue) – April 10, 2026 (Fri).

6. Campaign Period

• April 10, 2026 (Fri) – April 17, 2026 (Fri).

7. Candidate Policy Speech

• April 17, 2026 (Fri) at 7:00 PM (via Zoom).

8. Voting and General Assembly

• Voting: April 21, 2026 (Tue), 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (via Google Form). • General Assembly: April 21, 2026 (Tue) at 7:30 PM.

March 17, 2026 World Mission University (WMU) SGA Election Commission

2026 WMU Preaching Festival

wmu — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:56:34 +0000

2026 WMU Preaching Festival

Purpose

Given the vital role of preaching in pastoral ministry, this contest aims to emphasize the importance of homiletics for MDiv and MAT students. We seek to encourage and support future ministry leaders in developing and refining their preaching capabilities.

Eligibility

Currently enrolled MDiv and MAT students.

Competition Process

Selection: Participants are selected through open application or faculty recommendation.
Preliminary Round: Evaluation based on submitted manuscripts.
Final Round: Conducted live via Zoom.

Themes (Select one)

Mission, Evangelism, Piety (Godliness), Service, Calling, Relief/Charity, Discipleship, etc.

Scripture Options (Select one)

Matthew 28:18-20
- "Then Jesus came to them and said, 'All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations...'"
James 1:27
- "Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world."
John 12:24
- "Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds."

Manuscript & Time Limits

Manuscript: Approximately 4 pages (Letter size).
Time Limit: 15-minute sermon for the manuscript; 10-minute sermon for the Final Round.

Important Dates & Info

Preliminary Manuscript Deadline: March 8 (Sun)
- Submit to Prof. Sungwoo Cho: scho@wmu.edu
Live Final Round: March 19 (Thu) at 2:00 PM
- Zoom ID: 213 388 1000

Evaluation Criteria

Passion and Delivery
Exegesis of the text
Structure and Punctuality (Time management)
Practical Application for the field

Awards

Grand Prize: $400
First Runner-up: $300
Second Runner-up: $200
Encouragement Award: $100
Award winners will be announced on the school website.

※ Special Benefits for Grand Prize Winner:

Opportunity to preach at the University Chapel.
Selected as the school representative for the Southern California Preaching Festival.

Library Workshop (February 6)

wmu — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:50:38 +0000

The Library Workshop will be held on Friday, February 6 at 4:00 PM.

Zoom Meeting ID: 213 388 1000

Spring 2026 Opening Worship Service (January 27)

wmu — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 03:02:41 +0000

Spring 2026 Opening Worship Service Date & Time: Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 7:00 PM Zoom Meeting ID: 213 388 1000

Spring 2026 Semester Begins ( January 26)

wmu — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 03:02:12 +0000

Spring 2026 Semester Begins Start Date: Monday, January 26, 2026

New Student Orientation (January 20)

wmu — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 06:57:10 +0000

2026 Spring

New Student Orientation Announcement

We sincerely congratulate all new students who have been admitted for the Spring 2026 semester.

To provide guidance for a successful academic life, the New Student Orientation will be held as a live Zoom session, as outlined below.
We kindly request all new students to participate.

Date & Time

January 20 (Tuesday), 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
(Pacific Time, U.S.)
January 21 (Wednesday), 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
(Korea Standard Time)

Zoom Meeting Information

Zoom Meeting ID: 213 388 1000

2026 Spring

Enrollment Open for the Certificate Program: Understanding Christian Disability Studies and Ministry

wmu — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 06:51:30 +0000

[Certificate Program Enrollment Open] Spring 2026 - Understanding Christian Disability Studies and Ministry We invite you to join this certificate program, designed to foster a proper understanding of disability through theological and ethical reflection, and to learn together how persons with disabilities can fully participate as co-workers in the Kingdom of God. This program was developed by the DSLIM Foundation, a partner organization of World Mission University, and is intended for pastors, ministry leaders, lay leaders, and community leaders who desire to cultivate a culture of disability inclusion within churches and local communities. Spring Semester Courses Theology of Disability and the Church Instructor: Professor Jun-Woo Lee (Department of Social Welfare, Kangnam University) Introduction to Disability Studies Instructor: Professor Han-Jin Cho (Department of Disability Studies, Graduate School, Daegu University) Course Information Course Period: January 26 (Mon) - May 24 (Sun), 2026 (Each course runs for 8 weeks and includes self-paced learning and Zoom sessions) Delivery Format: 100% Online (Moodle-based, self-paced learning) Registration Fee: Individual Registration: $150 Church/Organization Registration: $100 per participant Registration Deadline: Friday, January 16, 2026 Registration & Inquiries Registration: Complete the online registration form Contact: Professor Hyun-Ah Lee Email: hyunalee@wmu.edu We encourage your active interest and participation. Program Introduction Video: Certificate Program Overview Video

Professor Sung-Woo Cho (Department of Theology) Publishes Revitalizing Preaching for the Post-Pandemic Generation

wmu — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 06:26:36 +0000

Professor Sung-Woo Cho, Director of the MDiv and MAT Programs, Releases New Book Revitalizing Preaching for the Post-Pandemic Generation

Professor Sung-Woo Cho, Director of the MDiv and MAT programs, has published his new book Revitalizing Preaching for the Post-Pandemic Generation through the international academic publisher Peter Lang.

This work offers a contextual and transformative approach to preaching in the post-pandemic era, addressing the theological and cultural realities faced by today’s church and newer generations.

For more details, please visit the Amazon listing:
https://www.amazon.com/Revitalizing-Preaching-Post-Pandemic-Generation-Andrew/dp/3034356560

Doctoral Dissertation Writing Seminar (January 9)

wmu — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 06:25:43 +0000

Dissertation Writing Seminar for DMin, DWS, DMA, and PhD Programs

Presenter: Professor Yoon-Tae Kim (PhD Program Director)
Time: 4:00 PM
Zoom Meeting ID: 213 388 1000

Professor Kyung-Hwa Song (Department of Counseling Psychology) Publishes Article in Gospel and Counseling Journal

wmu — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 06:24:58 +0000

Song, Kyung-Hwa.
“An Exploration of the Application of Spiritual Interventions in Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy within Christian Counseling.”
Gospel and Counseling 33, no. 3 (2025): 59–87.
https://doi.org/10.17841/jocag.2025.33.3.59

RISS Search:
https://www.riss.kr/link?id=A110040006

Office Closed for Christmas (Dec 24–25) and New Year (Dec 31–Jan 1)

wmu — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 06:23:59 +0000

The office will be closed during the Christmas and New Year holidays.
Please take note to avoid any inconvenience.

Library Closed (December 16 – January 1)

wmu — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 06:21:41 +0000

Library Closure Notice

Greetings,

Thank you sincerely for using and supporting the library throughout the year.

In observance of the year-end holidays, the library will be closed from December 16 through January 1. During this period, in-person visits and on-site services will not be available. However, electronic resources and online databases will remain accessible as usual.

We kindly ask for your understanding and wish you a warm and peaceful holiday season.
We look forward to serving you with even better services in the coming year.

Thank you.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

World Mission University Library

Vision Declaration and Day of Prayer (December 19)

wmu — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 06:20:45 +0000

Date & Time: December 19, 2025 (Friday), 4:00 PM (Pacific Time)
Location: Zoom Meeting ID 213 388 1000
Participants: Current Students, Alumni, and All Friends of WMU

5-Day Fundraising Challenge (December 15–19)

wmu — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 06:18:30 +0000

Go to 5-Day Fundraising Challenge

Career Seminar (December 11)

wmu — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 06:16:07 +0000

서부장로교회 찬양사역자, 행정간사

wmuhome — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 02:12:17 +0000

서부장로교회 (토랜스)에서 찬양사역자와 행정간사를 구합니다. 문의는 학생처에 해주세요.