Hanmaum church is the joint community of thirteen house churches (Mokjang churches), Thus, the meetings led by Mokjas of each house church (Mokjang) naturally became the decision making vehicle for the church. And this is how I led the church so far seeking the will of the Lord in these meetings. However as the number of Mokjangs increases, it became difficult for all the Mokjas to get togetherr, and decision making process often became inefficient
So last week, Mokjas and Mokyeos have voted and elected three ‘Stewards’ among Mokjas. We have granted leadership roles to Mokja Yeon Jin Kim, Mokja Chong Guk Pang, and Mokja Sung Eun Lee. From Febrary of 2025, for one year, I will form Steward committee with them.
Here are the roles of the Steward committee. 1) the Mokjas will grant the final decision making authority to the Stewards. 2) Stewards will work with Mokjas to carry out functions and activities of the church. 3) Stewards will demonstrate leadership and provide mentoring to Mokjas during church activities and meetings so they can become effective leaders as well.
Number 1 said that final decision making authority is given to the stewards. However other Mokjas will deeply be involved in decision making as well since the most of church operations are carried out by the project teams (e.g. pastor housing committee) and departments(e.g. mission, education)
Stewards are literally just caretakers for such projects and the team ministries. This is what is implied on number 2. Therefore, the most of focus and effort this year will be put onto number 3. Stewards will be responsible for training Mokjas as the leaders of joint house churches. Stewards will start with training Mokjas how to effectively facilitate meetings.
So far I and Mokjas acted as the focal point of the church. But now I will work with stewards to fullfill the same role. I pray that these three stewards who share the same heart as me will become new focal point of the church.
As part of the effort to build leadership among Mokjas and Mokyeos, we also have elected Mokja keepers and a Mokyeo leader.
Mokja keeper is a ‘Mokja of Mokjas’. While the stewards handle the administrative aspects of the church, the Mokja keeper is responsible for providing cares for Mokjas.
Mokjas have voted and elected Mokja Jung Hoon You and (Mokyeo Joo Young Lee) and Mokja Sung Eun Lee (Mokyeo Yoon Mi Jung) as Mokja keepers. And Mokyeo Young Mi Woo was elected as the Mokyeo’s leader.
Young Mii Woo will care for the Mokyeos and lead their activities. All elected leaders will serve in their new roles for a year term, and can get relected for second consecutive term by vote.
Please pray all together for our newly raises leaders.
Following the shepherd…
JIiWon Choi.