Sam Kim

Sam Kim is an Assistant Professor of Intercultural Studies at Asbury University. Previously, he served as a missionary in Jordan for 15 years, focusing on evangelism and discipling converts from Muslim backgrounds. He taught at the E. Stanley Jones School of Asbury Theological Seminary and holds a Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies from Asbury Theological Seminary. His research emphasizes reconciliation in religions and cultures, with publications exploring identity crises among converts, interreligious dialogue, and global mission strategies.

• Education:
• B.A. in Pharmacology, Sungkyunkwan University
• M.Div., Seoul Theological University
• Th.M. in Missiology, Asian Center for Theological Studies
• Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies, Asbury Theological Seminary
• Cultural Anthropology M.A. (pending at Yarmuk University)

His work bridges academic scholarship and practical ministry, addressing topics like Islamic holism, global Christianity, and the experiences of immigrant communities. He frequently presents at theological conferences, including plenary lectures on Syrian refugee women and the Lausanne Movement’s mission theology. Ordained in the Korean Evangelical Holiness Church, he integrates missiological theory with cross-cultural practice.