Jinyong Choi holds a M. Div. Degree from Chandler School of Theology (Emory University) and a Ph.D. Degree from BC, specializing in Medieval Theology, Monastic Spirituality, and Church History. He has served for 20 years in New England at Worcester Korean UMC (2004-2009); Highland Avenue UMC in Gardner, ME (2009-2016); and presently at North Boston Korean UMC in Andover (2016-present). He is also involved in several conference ministries (Board of Ordained Ministry (co-chair); United Methodist Foundation of New England (Board of Directors, Grant Committee); Rolling Ridge Conference and Retreat Center (Board of Directors, Program Committee). In the past, he served on the District Committee on Ministry (DCOM) for nine years in the Central Maine District, Tri-State District, and Commonwealth West District (2013-2022). Jinyong Choi lives with his wife, Seunghea “Cindie” Chae, who is also a pastor at First UMC in South Hamilton, MA.
In his own words: “Throughout my journey, I've witnessed God's faithfulness, receiving numerous gifts, opportunities, and invaluable lessons. One of my ministerial focuses is supporting people's spiritual lives through spiritual formation and exercises.”
We, as members of SPRC, met with Jinyong Choi and the District Superintendent, Megan Stowe. We found Jinyong to be honest, interesting, and warm with creative ideas of working with youth and growing our congregation. He will begin his ministry here at UMCW on July 1st. Please support him as he begins this new journey with our church.
