ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
First of all, I would like to give thanks and glory to my Lord for opportunity of
this thesis project. My research mentor, Dr. David H. Chung, is acknowledged and deeply
appreciated. He has led me with deep concern and thoughtful consideration to perform this
research project. I also want to give thanks to my reader, Dr. Rod Dempsey, not only because
he read this thesis carefully but also because he had an effect on the researcher in connection
with the subject of this thesis.
I would like to thank all the staff of Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary,
D.Min program director Dr. Ron Hawkins, the distinguished professor Dr. Daniel C. Kim,
and Dr. Timothy Chong. I also appreciate D.Min program coordinator Dr. Charlie Davidson,
my tutor Tess Stockslager for proofreading and all my fellow ministers whom I have met in
Lynchburg, VA.
Especially, Su Hyen Choi who is my wife has been a great source of motivation
and the best helper with prayer, patience, and encouragement, emotional and spiritual support.
My lovable children, Dae Eun (David) Kang, and Yea Ram (William) Kang have endured till
the completion of this thesis. My wife and sons are the best gifts which God gave me. Also, I
want to thank my niece, Tae-In Choi, for proofreading the thesis. I really love all of them.
All thanks and glory to God!