Kenneth Kim will be the new director of Presbyterian World Service and Development. He succeeds Rev. Rick Fee, who became the general secretary of the Life and Mission Agency last year. Kim will officially assume the position on Aug. 1. Kim said he is looking forward to working with the staff and "contributing to one of the most dynamic programs within the church."
Married, with four children, Kim will be leaving his post in Central America with International Ministries after 11 years of service. "I will miss the overwhelming sense of hope that flourishes in Central America despite the graphic examples of poverty, injustice and oppression so common throughout the developing world," he said. "I have been honoured to serve with women and men of faith and commitment who give it their all in His service."
He has worked in a variety of capacities including human and labour rights, community and church development, youth ministry and mission education. He has worked with grassroots groups, indigenous communities, churches and related agencies, local and international governments and international lending and development agencies. He is fluent in English, Korean and Spanish.
