“And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?’ Then I said, ‘Here I am! Send me.’”

– Isaiah 6:8 (ESV)

At the University of the Nations in Kona, Hawaii, Steve and Joy are helping ignite a global movement. Their work focuses on training, equipping, and mobilizing young Korean and Korean-American believers to go to the nations—responding to the call of the Great Commission. Through their flagship school and the vibrant “Rising” ministry, they’re discipling 18–35-year-olds, many of whom are encountering missions for the first time. Their investment in youth ministry, training teams, and preparing to go back to East Asia to reach the unreached reflects their heart to multiply leaders and senders across generations and continents.

When we pray for Steve and Joy’s ministry, we’re interceding for the hundreds they’re training, the churches they’re planting, and the lives they’re touching through a clear and bold “yes” to God’s call.

Ways to Pray:

• Pray for wisdom as Steve and Joy prepare for their next steps in Korea and Japan.
• Pray for their sons, Isaiah and Isaac, as they each step into major life transitions.
• Pray for deep discipleship and mission-minded transformation through their Rising ministry.
• Pray for KoKo Youth to grow in gospel maturity, identity, and a heart for the nations.

More Ways to Say Yes:

📅 August 24 | Global Workers at Campuses + Lunch & Learn

Meet the global workers you’ve been praying for! Each campus will welcome several global workers during Sunday services, followed by an extended time to hear stories, ask questions, and connect over a meal together. Register Now

📅 September 21 | “I Am Going” Lunch & Learn

Feeling stirred toward missions? Come explore what it looks like to be sent—whether short-term, mid-term, or long-term. RSVP for “I Am Going”

📅 September 21 | Mission Journey Leader Training

Equip yourself to lead well. This training is for new and returning leaders of 2025 Mission Journey teams. Register Now