Rev. David Hojin Yu – Asian Ministries
Rev. David Hojin Yu originally came from Kwangju, South Korea and has been active in pastoral ministry for over twenty three years in South Korea and the United States. Rev. Yu was been the senior pastor of First Korean Baptist Church, Merchantville from November 2004-2010.He was the associate pastor and co- pastor of First Baptist Church, Merchantville, NJ through 2010, as well. He has also helped form, and pastors, The First Asian Baptist Church of Haddonfield, NJ in 2010. Pastor Yu was East Coast Coordinator for 4 years and treasure for 2 years of Alliance of Asian American Baptist Caucus Convocation. He also serves as the Associate Regional Pastor for Asian Ministries for the American Baptist Churches of New Jersey. He has been serving as an Associate Regional Pastor since April 2008.
Rev. Yu received his Bachelors of Theology from Seoul Baptist Theological Seminary in Seoul, South Korea, and his B.A.from Yuin University, California. His Master of Divinity from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary in Lynchburg, VA through Faith Theological Seminary in Tampa,Florida.He was earned-as cum laude from Faith Theological Seminary. Presently he lives in Cherry Hill, NJ with his wife, two daughters and son.
About Asian Ministries
ABCNJ's Asian Regional Ministry includes 15 churches of different Asian cultures and backgrounds. We are in contact with each other once a month, for guidance, and sharing of regional events and news. As a group, we meet together at least twice a year for a meal, workshops, and worship, with fellowship and sharing. Our group meetings are well attended and center on aspects of concern, sharing and helping each other out. ABCNJ’s Asian churches serve a variety of communities, including Burmese, Bhutanese, Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Korean, Nagaland, Filipino, and Taiwanese.