Our Staff

Name: James Byun
Position: Lead Pastor
Family: Heather (wife) & Karis, Kara, Joshua, and Joseph (children)
Education: University of California at Davis (B.S. Managerial Economics), Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div. with Biblical Languages), Dallas Baptist University (Ph.D. in Leadership expected in 2010).
Q & A:
Where is your hometown? San Francisco, California
What is your life verse? Galations 2:20
What do you do at Higher Connection Church? Try to serve and honor God and hope to bring as many people to a life-transforming loving relationship with our sweet Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
What do you like to do in your spare time? Hanging out at a local cafe sipping my favorite cup of Java "The Decaf Americano with Room," and watching movies (no horror movies!).
If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be and why? Hawaii with my beautiful bride because I love the warmth and beauty of the Islands. Since its in the US, do not have to worry about customs if buying something.

Name: Han Oh
Position: Worship Pastor
Family: Father and mother, older sister
Education: Emory University (B.A. History, Minor: Music), Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div. with concentration in Apologetics), Dallas Baptist University (Ph.D. in Ministry Leadership expected in 2012).
Q & A:
Where is your hometown? Tampa, Florida
What is your life verse? Proverbs 3:5-6
What do you do at Higher Connection Church? I am the Worship Pastor at the church, but like to be available to serve in whatever capacity!
What do you like to do in your spare time? I love to write songs, and spend time with my guitars! I also like to watch movies and listen to a variety of music; I especially love jazz!
If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be and why? I always wanted to go to Australia. I don't really have any particular reason, other than the fact that I just want to explore the continent.

Name: Kyle Lewis
Position: Connections Pastor
Family: Caroline (wife), Josiah (son)
Education: Oral Roberts University (Bachelor of Social Work), Johns Hopkins University (Master of Arts in Teaching), Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div. with Biblical Languages)
Q & A:
Where is your hometown? Olney, MD
What is your life verse? All of Galatians 5
What do you do at Higher Connection Church? As the Connections Pastor, I focus on connecting long strands of Christmas lights all around the church. The goal is to make it so bright and glorious that when a person enters the building they feel like they are entering heaven. When I am not working on lights I am responsible for washing and waxing the pastoral staff’s cars and cooking them Korean food whenever they ask. I also help newcomers to the church get connected and grow in their relationship with Jesus.
What do you like to do in your spare time? Hang out with my wife and son, read, think about working out, eat chocolate cake, think more about working out, watch football, then maybe finally go for a walk instead of working out. When I have time, I also enjoy making videos on the computer and taking pictures. My wife says I am pretty good at sleeping as well.
If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be and why? Anywhere warm and sunny with a beach! I love to sit on the beach and read even though reading at the beach is getting progressively harder with a toddler. I would also like to go skiing or snowboarding some day but need to wait until the next health insurance open season so I can switch to the highest possible coverage because I probably won’t make it down the hill the way the sport intended.

Name: Peter Mun
Position: Intern to the Lead Pastor
Family: Father, mother, and older sister
Education: Liberty University (B.S. Religion)
Q & A:
Where is your hometown? Metropolitan Area
What is your life verse? Philippians 3:7-11
What do you do at Higher Connection Church? As the Intern to the Lead Pastor I serve the Lead Pastor, as well as the rest of the pastoral staff in anything that they need. I strive to serve and bring glory to the Lord by serving His people and others in the community.
What do you like to do in your spare time? I like to watch and play sports; Basketball and Football are my favorites. I like to watch old sitcoms on TV. I love to write and listen to music; I like almost all genres of music. Most of all I like to spend my free time with my family and friends.
If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be and why? I would really like to go to Rome, Italy and Greece. I have always been interested in the ancient world and I’ve always wanted to visit and see it for myself.

Name: David Lee
Position: Outreach Intern
Family: I have an older brother and a younger sister who are both living with my mom in Tennessee.
Education: Liberty University (B.S. Religion expected 2012)
Q & A:
Where is your hometown? Burke, Virginia
What is your life verse? Psalm 116
What do you do at Higher Connection Church? Outreach Intern
What do you like to do in your spare time? I like to read, eat, watch sports, mainly NMA or basketball.
If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be and why? Korea because I've never been there.

Name: David Kucharski
Position: Associate Worship Leader
Family: Seunghee (wife) and Joshua (son)
Education: Kent State University (Bachelor's of Music in Trumpet Performance); Peabody Conservatory of the Johns Hopkins University (Master's of Music in Trumpet Performance)
Q & A:
Where is your hometown? Cleveland, OH
What is your life verse? 2 Chronicles 29:11 (The Message)
What do you do at Higher Connection Church? I mainly lead worship for our 10:00 a.m. service, but I love to help out wherever it's needed.
What do you like to do in your spare time? I have lots of interests... it's just so hard to find time for all of them! If I do have some quiet time, though, I mostly enjoy spending it with my family.
If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be and why? My wife and I have always dreamed of going to Tahiti! For us, it looks like one of those rare places on earth to get away from the mainstream and spend some unadulterated time surrounded by God's beauty and grace.

Name: Caroline Nam
Position: Graphic Artist
Family: Father and mother, younger brother
Education: University of Maryland Baltimore County (B.A.. in Visual Arts with concentration in Graphic Design)
Q & A:
Where is your hometown? Columbia, MD
What is your life verse? Philippians 4:6-7
What do you do at Higher Connection Church? Mainly work on projects.. sometimes a little cleaning & organizing!
What do you like to do in your spare time? I'm usually in front of the computer doing all sorts of stuff. When I'm not at the computer I'm singing, reading, or out at Barnes just hanging out.
If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be and why? Los Angeles, CA. I am obsessed with beaches and good weather. If it were to be somewhere I haven't gone before... then I'd choose Italy.

Name: James Choi
Position: Youth Pastor (GMC & HCC)
Education: University of Florida (B.A. Political Science), Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div.).
Q & A: coming soon

Name: Jeri Song
Position: Children's Pastor (GMC & HCC)
Education: University of Maryland-Baltimore County (B.A American Studies with concentration in Secondary Education, Minor: Social Work), Dallas Baptist University (M.A.C.E. in Childhood Ministry expected 2010)
Q & A: coming soon