Jim talks with Mike Whang about how his shift away from the traditional church model opened up avenues of ministry that can be limited for those in Christian leadership. Mike explains how working out the equations of ministry, the balancing of values, the realities of day to day life, and the needs of the Church, has been a challenge and a blessing as he grows in his walk with God and leadership position.

Mike Whang is an ordained elder of the United Methodist Church. He serves Oikon and Wesley as an extension minister of the Texas Annual Conference. He received his M. Div from Duke Divinity School. His favorite foods are rice, kimchi, and eggs. Raised in Los Angeles, he and his wife, Lisa are raising native Texan daughters of Korean descent.

Conversation Overview

A Shift in Approach
Pivoting From a Local Church to a Ministry Organization
Gaining Margin by Stepping away from Sunday Centric Model
Integrating Faith with Life
The Upsides and Downsides of Change
Personal Responsibility as a Follower of Christ
Limitations of Traditional Structures
Different Paths for Spiritual Journeys

Resources

https://www.oikonandwesley.org/

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