Welcome to AIM Church, Busan
Welcome to the home of Christians from all over the world!
Living far away from home can be tough, especially in a place where the sights and language are so different. Antioch International Ministry is an English-speaking, international church, where people from all over the world have found a “home” away from home. Each of us, in a different way, has found a community of Christian friends that is global in breadth.
We warmly invite you to visit Antioch International Ministry for Sunday service, bible studies, prayer meetings and activities. We are from all over the world, and so different, but you will also find that we are so close to one another. Come and join with us, and enjoy God's work that is happening among us.
Antioch International Ministry (AIM) is an English speaking (and International) church here in Busan, Korea that has been gathering since 1994. We are a ministry of Sooyoungro Presbyterian Church, the largest church in Busan, and currently we have about 230-50 Sunday worshippers with about 70-80 non-Korean members.
We'd like to invite anyone who wants to worship with us in English to join us at 10:50AM. We're in B2 of the ELLEV building.
We're named after Antioch, the city of the first church called “Christians” who sent missionaries into the world. AIM is made up of many nationalities. It is our goal to equip as many people as possible to know the faith and to share it, so that when they return to their home countries, or if they go elsewhere, they will take the Good News with them.
God bless!
A Slice of Life at AIM
You can get an idea of the community, Sunday School and activities at AIM through videos and our community site here.
Welcome to Kids For Christ!
At Kids For Christ, we serve kids from international families aged 3 to 11 yrs old. Our Mission is to teach, model, and serve kids for Christ in all areas of their lives. Our programs are worship-driven, grace-centered, discipline-oriented and center around the Word of God.
Our Mission & Vision (3G's and KFC)
Gather in God's Name and be Kind to one
another
Grow in God's Grace and be Faithful to God
Go for God's Kingdom and be Courageous
about the gospel
Our Ministry Theme Verse: (Ephesians 5:19-20)
"Speak to each other with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord. Always give thanks to God the Father for everything. Give thanks to him in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ."
The KFC Program on Sundays is from 10:50am to 2:00pm.
Kid's Worship Service: 10:50am-12:00pm
Lunch and Break Time: 12:05pm-12:55pm
Bible Study Classes: 1:00pm-2:00pm
Please bring your child or children to the 5th floor Dance Studio
before 10:50am.
AIM Fellowship and Community Groups
meet 1-2pm Sundays and often have lunch together too
the Newcomer's Team.
What is AIM all about ?
Got questions ?
We got answers !
Groups are currently doing inductive Bible study
"God's Timing" is a group based on Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 which states that there is a time for everything and a season for every activity under heaven. God makes everything beautiful in its time. That means that over time God will change us to mature and grow to know him and love him and his people. We also will become beautiful people under his watchful eyes.Ecclesiastes goes on to say there is nothing better for people than to be happy, do good and find satisfaction in our work while they live - this is a gift from God. We are made up of a diverse crowd of married couples, middle aged people and a few younger people hanging around. We believe community is important and we love hanging out and eating together. Come on out and join us as God works His timing out in our lives.
Leader: Soonohk
Meet on the 11th floor in room 1106
Our group is composed of loving brothers and sisters primarily from the Philippines and Africa, but it is not exclusive to any nationality. We are all united as ambassadors of God's Kingdom with the common goal of living the Kingdom culture and expanding it by encouraging each other and reaching out to others in Christ's love. Though our meetings are held in English, we also have Tagalog and French speaking leaders. Come on over and get to know us!
Leaders: Okorie, Kelvin
Meet in Glassroom A on the 2nd floor, the cafe
M.I.T. stands for Monarch butterflies In Training. Monarch butterflies are great and beautiful creations, but not until there is a transformation of the caterpillar to the chrysalis and then to the butterfly itself. We are that great and beautiful creation, not because of ourselves but only after the transformation that the Lord does in our lives.We are a unique collection of people who include singles, married couples, and empty nesters. We have an international bent of American, Iranian, Filipino, South African, and Koreans.
Our goal is to create an atmosphere where people in the group can connect with one another and to share the burdens and joys of the week. We are a community group that will hold one another up in prayer. The leaders of the group want to provide an opportunity for people to grow in their knowledge and love of the Lord, to be in relationship with Him and each one another. We hope to have some social get togethers to build the relationships amongst the members outside of the Sunday time frame lives.
We are all at different places and paths on the road to Christian understanding and maturity, that is ok, we can learn from one another and with one another. If you are interested in connecting to a group that is wanting to get to know you and help with the daily life come join with us. We will fly away together.
Leader: Michael, Ruth
Meet in the sanctuary on B2, Petra Hall
Our group focus is simply on growing closer to Christ. We want to find truth in the Bible, and live that truth out in our lives. Outside of group we build fellowship through having fun together: beaching, movie watching, coffee shops frequenting, sports playing, hiking, etc. We tend to be one of the younger groups, but we accept everyone. We would love to have you join us!
Leaders: Tim, Kanghee
Meet in the sanctuary on B2, Petra Hall
NaCl (Sodium Chloride) is AIM's college and young adults group. We are full of energy and passionate about responding to Jesus' call for us to be the salt and light of the world (Matthew 5:13). We love hanging out, and when we get together we seek to challenge each other to find ways to pursue personal holiness while at the same time being an effective witness to the people we know. Come on out and get salty!
Leaders: Eric, Edie
Meet on the 5th floor
The Pool
The Pool is a place where people new to AIM can meet and get to know each other in a warm, inviting atmosphere. We are learning what it means to live together as followers of Christ in a community. Don't know anyone at AIM ? The Pool is the perfect place to get your feet wet !
Leaders: Barry, Janghan
Meet on the 7th floor in room 701.
Latecomers, bring your own chair !
A group for married couples who are Korean, mixed nationality or international couples. Some of us are newlwyweds, some with grown up kids and others with young kids and we share our experiences of living in Korea, of having a Christian relationship and raising a family. We have been studying from Bible-based material and discussing the ideas and applications to our lives. New couples or 1/2 a couple at least are warmly welcomed to our group.
Leaders: Chris, Charles
Meet in room 702 on the 7th floor.
Antioch International Ministry is a body of people centered on Christ and bringing glory to His name here in Busan and to the ends of the world. To that end we affirm the Trinity - God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, each fully God and yet unique in personality and function. As to the Son, Jesus, we affirm both His Divinity and ultimate supremacy as Creator of the world, and his Humanity as one just like us experiencing every pain and toil we have and yet without sin. He lived as a man 2000 years ago and presently resides as our advocate before God the Father.
We affirm the fallen state of humanity and our absolute need for a Savior. All people are full of sin and thus separated from God. Only as we come to Jesus and receive His free gift of salvation can we find forgiveness for our sin and to regain our original state of being as creations that perfectly image our Creator, thus entering into relationship with Him. We affirm the importance of the local church. While God meets each person individually He does so primarily through the local church which He has endowed with His power. Therefore we believe that it is the responsibility of all Christians to be regularly involved in a church. Only within the church is it possible to truly be a Christian.
AIM has missions local and abroad. AIM gives financial support to some missionaries, particularly those who were members of AIM and have gone out from this church to spread the Good News and work among communities in Christian life. AIM prays for missionaries and our church has an annual mission trip which is highly beneficial to spiritual growth.
Mission team to Kid's International Ministry, Manila, Philippines, July 2011
1. Thank you Lord for calling us from all races to be Your people, Your eternal church !
2. Make us to be like the Antioch Church in Acts that will raise us to be Your servants; use us to witness Jesus Christ to all nations here in Busan.
3. Use our Sunday School, Kids For Christ, to make Your love known to children from all over the world.
4. Have mercy on the members of our church who are in physical or psychological pain - touch them and heal them.
5. Strengthen our pastors with the love of Your spirit to proclaim Your word with power; and help us to listen to Your voice.
6. Bring Your peace, justice and the gospel of Jesus Christ to this broken world.
Pastor Stan and his wife Mijung are from Korea - via Michigan, Boston, North Carolina and San Jose, CA, U.S.A. He completed his M.Div at Calvin Theological Seminary in Michigan, and was at Duke University doing his Ph.D studies in New Testament prior to coming back to Korea. Stan loves the intercultural nature of AIM and often describes the body of believers here as a "Little Heaven" since the diversity of our members' ethnic backgrounds is like a miniaturized version of the Heavenly Kingdom. He is currently serving as the pastor of AIM and the overseeing pastor of Sooyoungro International Ministries department. Stan and his wife have three kids, Ethan, Noah, and Erin.
Sam JoungYouth Group Pastor
Sam Joung headed AIM's Youth Group startup about a year ago, and now the group is at least 120 young people strong every Sunday.
Mandy CarpenterKFC Director
Mandy Carpenter, "Miss Mandy" to the kids, directs the Kids For Christ program and worship. She is assisted by youth and adult volunteers, some parents included, and provides a dynamic Sunday School program for AIM kids.
Hyung-jin NohPraise Team Leader
Hyung-jin Noh has taken AIM's praise team to new heights in 2011. With the praise band and chorus leading the congregation and providing uplifting modern CCM and renditions of traditional worship music the Sunday service continues to be alive and spiritual.
So-jeong has been AIM's full-time secretary since 2009. She enjoys seeing how people change and grow when they encounter Jesus. She has a special enthusiasm for worship, and loves praising God. When she isn't at work, So-jeong enjoys reading magazines, listening to music, learning to draw, playing the piano, and spending time with her friends.
Antioch International Ministry is an international body of Christian believers who gather together to bring glory to our Creator and Savior Jesus Christ, and to make His name known throughout the world.
Service time and Location
Our Evangelical worship service is held Sunday mornings from 10:50am-12:10pm. We have praise and worship in the basement (B2) of the ELLEV building in Suyeong. Then after coffee and muffin/donut fellowship time the Community Groups meet. The Newcomers Team assists and advises visitors and newcomers.
Directions to AIM / ELLEV
By Subway. AIM is located in the heart of Busan near the Suyeong Rotary. Take the subway to Suyeong Station (Line 2. Subway stop #208). Use exit 3 and walk straight ahead 40 meters. Then take your first left at Paris Baguette. Then take your next right across from Kuchenheim Bakery just before entering the traditional market. 50 meters down the street on your right next to the Post Office is our church, located in the ELLEV building. (Korean: 엘레브).
By Bus. A number of buses pass through Suyeong Rotary. They are route numbers: 5, 36, 39, 40, 63, 139, 141, 155, 210. Your best stop would be nearest Suyeong Station Exit 3, across from Paris Baguette on the corner. Travelling West from Haeundae or BEXCO would drop you at that bus stop. Coming from Gwangalli or Gyeongseongdae you would get off at the stop on the opposite side of the road near Baskin Robbins 31 and use the crossing. Follow the route as directed for By Subway, above.
By Car. Vehicle access to ELLEV, the building our church meets in, is possible if you approach the Suyeong IC from the East. As you approach the IC you will come to an intersection with a GS gas station on your right. Immediately after the station take the "Y" off the main road on your right. ELLEV is 50 meters down the road on your left. ELLEV is next to Suyeong Post Office and just down from the Paldo Market.
Elevator parking for small cars is available in the ELLEV basement. Parking for larger vehicles like SUVs is available in an adjacent parking tower right beside the ELLEV building. All parking is free of charge. Please take notice of vehicle size restrictions as you can break the parking elevator and inconvenience others.
Maps
If you want a larger image, Click HERE
PLEASE ZOOM OUT THIS MAP, THEN LOOK FOR POINTER ABOVE ELLEV BUILDING (엘레브) TO FIND ELLEV AND AIM
or view ELLEV 엘레브 location on a Google Maps page with this link.
Pastor Stanley Kim gives the regular sermon on Sundays. AIM also hosts guest speakers such as missionaries and pastors of other churches. Previous pastors' sermons are available online also.
If you would like to watch sermon videos or listen to audio please click here or on the picture above.
If you missed it in the church bulletin, check out the news and events announcements here. You ought to know.
Also keep up to date with the church calendar.
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