Meet Dr. Jonathan Kim

Associate Dean, Mary C. Crowley College of Christian Faith
Professor of Christian Education

Dr. Jonathan Kim
Office: College of Christian Faith
jonk@dbu.edu
(214) 333-5231

Educational Background

  • B.A., Southwest Baptist University
  • M.A.R.E., Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Areas of Teaching at DBU

  • Christian Education
  • Old and New Testament Survey
  • East Asian Studies

Dr. Jonathan Kim's Background

Previous Work Experience

  • Faculty, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1999-2010
  • Staff and faculty, Dallas Baptist University, 1994-1999
  • English Instructor and Acting Chaplain, Air Command and Staff College, Seoul, Korea, 1992-1994
  • Minister of Education, Berendo Street Baptist Church, Los Angeles, California, 1990-1991
  • Chaplain, Texas State Guard, 2018-2020
  • Honorary Associate Pastor, New Song Church, Carrollton, Texas, 1999-present

Publications

  • Journey to Freedom (2023)
  • Blessings from the Heart (2022)
  • From Birth I Was Cast upon You (Korean, 2021)
  • By the Grace of God (2021)
  • The Educational Ministry of a Church, ed. (2020)
  • "The Bible is the Book By and For Immigrants" (2023)

Dr. Kim's Story

Dr. Kim was born in the Southeastern region of South Korea and then grew up with two younger brothers in Seoul. His mother had been very instrumental in the conversion of his immediate and extended family to Christ. At the age of 12, he publicly confessed his faith before his home congregation and was baptized. 

Dr. Kim took advantage of the scholarship opportunity offered through Korea Baptist and its partner in Missouri, Southwest Baptist University. After receiving his undergraduate degree, he moved to Fort Worth and completed his master’s and doctorate in Christian Education at Southwestern Seminary. Afterward, he joined the Korean Air Force and fulfilled his military duty at Air Command and Staff College in Seoul.

Upon returning to Texas in 1994, Dr. Kim served DBU for five years in various capacities: Associate Registrar, Academic Advisor, and Assistant Professor of Adult Education. In 1999, he went to Southwestern Seminary to serve on the faculty, and then came back to Dallas Baptist University in 2010.

Favorite Scriptures
  • Trusting in the Lord and watching Him make the paths of life straight (Proverbs 3:5-6)
  • Seeing God work out all things for the good of His beloved children called according to His purpose (Romans 8:28)
  • Exalting Christ so that He might draw others to Himself (John 12:32)