Rev Dr David Kwon

Rev Dr David Kwon

Professorial Fellow of AC

David Kwon is a Professorial Fellow of Alphacrucis. He was in charge of the Korean department as the Dean of the Korean Language Program at Alphacrucis College since 1994. He was involved in many ministry areas such as church planting and theological education in Asia. As Dean of the Korean Language Program at AC provided theological training and leadership for the Korean community in Australia. In 2023 he was named a Professorial Fellow in recognition of his longstanding contribution to AC.

Qualifications

D. Ministry (Fuller Theological Seminary, USA) 2005

Th.D. (Washington Theological Seminary, USA) 2002

D.Divinity (International College of Graduate School, USA) 1974

BRA (International College of Graduate School, USA) 1972

MBA (Korea University, Korea) 1965

Current Research

Understanding the role of Holy Spirit in ministry 

Supervision

Holy Spirit

Christology

Research Interests

  • Pastoral Theology
  • Diaspora
  • Faith principle

Books

  • 2002
    • Kwon, D. (2002). Principles of Faith. The Christian Literature Society of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
    • Kwon, D. (2002). Empty Yourself, You Man of God. Korea Council of Christian Education, Seoul, Korea.

Presentations

  • 2021
    • Fisherman fishing (2021), Alumni Association Meeting, lidcombe Sydney, 01 May 2021
  • 2020
    • God’s House (2020), Christian Retreat Centre Establishment Worship (Andrew Lee), Christian Retreat Centre, Sydney, 11 Jan 2020
  • 2019
    • Bowl Chosen by Jesus (2019), Elder Ordination, Sydney Jageunja Church, 04 Dec 2019
    • Character of God’s Children (Rom 14:17. 1Cor 10:11-12) (2019), Spiritual War, AC, 14 Nov 2019
    • Ministry in Context- Identity of Pastor (2019), Korea Conservative Denomination Association, Seoul, 10 Nov 2019
    • Church and Prayer, Demonstarate Jesus, Don Not Be Afraid. (2019), Special Invitation Revival Assembly, Happiness Church, Incheon (28-30th Oct), 28 Oct 2019
    • Rejoice Always (Phil 4:1-4, 3:1) (2019), Spiritual War, AC, 26 Sep 2019
    • Enjoy the Joy of Spirit (Ps 16:8-9) (2019), Spiritual War, AC, 19 Sep 2019
    • Supervisor Counselling (2019), DMin, PhD Workshop, AC, 17 Sep 2019
    • Supervisor Counselling (2019), DMin, PhD Workshop, 17 Sep 2019
    • Follow the Law of Life in Holy Spirit (2019), Spiritual War, AC, 12 Sep 2019
    • Importance of Relationship (Mt 21: 21-22) (2019), Spiritual War, AC, 05 Sep 2019
    • Trust and Ask (Mt 21: 21-22) (2019), Spiritual War, AC, 29 Aug 2019
    • Speak Well (Jas 3:2-12) (2019), Spiritual War, AC, 22 Aug 2019
    • Supervisor Counselling (2019), DMin, PhD Workshop, Sydney, 20 Aug 2019
    • Supervisor Counselling (2019), DMin, PhD Workshop, AC, 20 Aug 2019
    • Servant of Love (Eph 2: 10-14) (2019), Spiritual War, AC, 15 Aug 2019
    • Be a Good Example (Jn 13: 14-15) (2019), Spiritual War, AC, 08 Aug 2019
    • Intercessory Prayer for Church (2019), Multicultural Mission Prayer Meeting, AC, 29 Jun 2019
    • Need for Family Counselling. (2019), Family Counselling Open Lecture (Choi Kyu Seok), AC, 26 Jun 2019
    • World Mission Strategy (2019), Korean Mission Association Forum, Sydney, 25 Jun 2019
    • Jesus is Shalom (2019), Multicultural Mission Women Pastor Association, Gamsa Church, 11 Jun 2019
    • Preach the Gospel (2019), Special Invitation Assembly, Sydney Yeongrak Church, 09 Jun 2019
    • Love Each Other (Jn 13:35) (2019), Spiritual War, AC, 06 Jun 2019
    • Awake and Pray (Dan 6:13-16) (2019), Spiritual War, AC, 23 May 2019
    • Supervisor Counselling (2019), DMin & PhD workshop, AC, 21 May 2019
    • Supervisor Counselling (2019), DMin & PhD workshop, Sydney, 21 May 2019
    • Praise God’s Holy Name (Ps 23: 1-6) (2019), Spiritual War, AC, 16 May 2019
    • God’s Own People Doing Good Work (Tit 2: 11-14) (2019), Spiritual War, AC, 09 May 2019
    • Pastoral Training (2019), Multicultural Mission Seminar, AC, 04 May 2019
    • God’s Own People (Mt 22: 1-14) (2019), Spiritual War, AC, 02 May 2019
    • Supervisor Counselling (2019), Doctor of Ministry Work Shop, AC, 30 Apr 2019
    • Pastoral Methods (2019), Special Invitation Forum, Seongji Church, Seoul, Korea, 07 Apr 2019
    • Recover God’s Authority and Power (2019), Special Invitation Assembly, Seongji Church, Seoul, 07 Apr 2019
    • World Crisis & Pastoral Methods (2019), Special Invitation Forum, Happiness Church, Seoul Korea, 01 Apr 2019
    • Mission Strategy (2019), Lee Young Hoon Special Invitation Assembly, Full Gospel Church, Sydney, 25 Mar 2019
    • All-weather Evangelism (2019), Special Invitation Assembly, Keumran Church, 17 Mar 2019
    • Live Jesus’ Life (2019), Special Invitation Assembly, Happiness Church Incheon, Korea, 10 Mar 2019
    • God’s Sovereignty and Govenance (2Cor 10:3-6) (2019), Spiritual War, AC, 07 Mar 2019
    • Ministry and Healing (2019), Multicultural Mission Seminar, AC, 23 Feb 2019
    • Justification and Interpretation (2019), Australia Korea Theology Forum, Sydney, 21 Feb 2019
    • Seek God’s Will and Righteousness (2019), Salvation Army Holy City March, Belmore Salvation Army, 05 Jan 2019
  • 2018
    • Follow Daniel’s Belief (2018), Special Invitation Assembly, Gamsa Church, 09 Dec 2018
    • Follow Daniel’s Belief (2018), Special Invitation Assembly, Gamsa Church, 09 Dec 2018
    • Future Mission Strategy (2018), Multicultural Missions Seminar, AC, 17 Nov 2018
    • Future Mission Strategy (2018), Multicultural Missions Seminar, Gamsa Church., 17 Nov 2018
    • Saving is Spirit (Jn 6:33) (2018), Spiritual War, AC, 15 Nov 2018
    • Put Self-Management First (Eze 36: 25-27) (2018), Spiritual War, AC, 08 Nov 2018
    • Methodology of Preaching (2018), Multicultural Missions Seminar, AC, 05 Nov 2018
    • Methodology of Preaching (2018), Multicultural Missions Seminar, 05 Nov 2018
    • Let the Gate Open (Acts 16: 25-26) (2018), Spiritual War, AC, 01 Nov 2018
    • Be Bold (Mt 28:18) (2018), Spiritual War, AC, 25 Oct 2018
    • Jesus’ Peace (Mt 5:9-12) (2018), Spiritual War, AC, 18 Oct 2018
    • Make Calling Your Mission (Isa 21: 11-12) (2018), Spiritual War, AC, 20 Sep 2018
    • Supervisor Counselling (2018), Doctor of Ministry Workshop, AC, 18 Sep 2018
    • Supervisor Counselling (2018), Doctor of Ministry Workshop, Sydney, 18 Sep 2018
    • Hard and Heavy Load (Mt 11:28) (2018), Spiritual War, AC, 13 Sep 2018
    • AC is the God’s Work (Gen 1:1-3) (2018), Spiritual War, AC, 06 Sep 2018
    • Fast and Pray (1Th5:16-18) (2018), Spiritual War, AC, 30 Aug 2018
    • Do Not Boast (Phil 3:5-6) (2018), Spiritual War, AC, 23 Aug 2018
    • Supervisor Counselling (2018), Doctor of Ministry Workshop, AC, 21 Aug 2018
    • Supervisor Counselling (2018), Doctor of Ministry Workshop, AC, 21 Aug 2018
    • Fight Against Devil (Jas 4:7) (2018), Spiritual War, AC, 16 Aug 2018
    • Dip in the Jordan (Num 4: 1-7) (2018), Spiritual War, AC, 09 Aug 2018
    • Soak Your Feet I the Jordan (2018), AC Alumni Meeting, AC, 30 Jul 2018
    • Deny Yourself (2018), Special Invitation Assembly, Sydney Junim Church, 01 Jul 2018
    • Identity of Pastor (2018), Multicultural Missions Seminar, AC, 12 May 2018
    • Thanks in Everything (1Th 5: 16-7) (2018), Spiritual War, AC, 10 May 2018
    • Thank Always (Col 3: 12-17) (2018), Spiritual War, AC, 03 May 2018
    • Supervisor Counselling (2018), Doctor of Ministry Workshop, Sydney, 17 Apr 2018
    • Supervisor Counselling (2018), Doctor of Ministry Workshop, AC, 17 Apr 2018
    • Accept Hardship (2Co 11:22-23) (2018), Spiritual War, AC, 12 Apr 2018
    • Paul’s Hardship (2Co 11:22-33) (2018), Spiritual War, AC, 05 Apr 2018
    • Stop Building Babel Tower (2018), Special Invitation Assembly, Belmore Salvation Army, 03 Apr 2018
    • Do Not Do It Yourself (Jn 8:28) (2018), Spiritual War, AC, 29 Mar 2018
    • Remember God’s Wrath (Rom 9: 17-33) (2018), Spiritial War, AC, 22 Mar 2018
    • Discussion (2018), Doctor of Ministry Workshop, AC, 20 Mar 2018
    • Our Mission (Jn 20:20-23) (2018), Spiritual War, AC, 15 Mar 2018
    • Interpret the Word with Thanks (Ps 50:23) (2018), Spiritual War, AC, 08 Mar 2018
    • New Strategy for Mission (2018), Australia-Korea Theological Forum, Sydney, 22 Feb 2018
    • Enjoy the God’s Blessing (2018), Special Invitation Assembly, Sydney Junim Church, 14 Jan 2018
  • 2017
    • Spiritual Discernment (2017), Special Invitation Assembly, Seoul Keumran Church, Korea, 17 Dec 2017
    • Revelation of God (2017), Special Invitation Assembly, Jaeju Presbyterian Church, Korea, 15 Dec 2017
    • Discern This Age (2017), Special Invitation Assembly, Yeongrak Church, Busan, Korea, 12 Dec 2017
    • Authority Given by Jesus (2017), Spiritual War, AC, 16 Nov 2017
    • Say Something Full in Your Heart (Mt 12:34-35) (2017), Spiritual War, AC, 09 Nov 2017
    • Be a Clean Bowl (2017), Multicultural Missions Pastor Ordination, Sydney Jageunja Church, 04 Nov 2017
    • Bowl Chosen by Jesus (Acts 9: 15-22) (2017), Spiriutal War, AC, 02 Nov 2017
    • Mutual Exchange with AC in Future (2017), Meeting with Senior Pastor Young Hun Lee,Yeouido Full Gospel Church, Greenacre Church, 31 Oct 2017
    • Do it Together (2017), Doctor of Ministry Workshop, AC, 24 Oct 2017
    • Future Exchange with AC (2017), Meeting with Singapore Pastors Association, Singapore, 03 Oct 2017
    • Strategy for Preaching (2017), Multicultural Missions Seminar, AC, 28 Sep 2017
    • Blessing of Ministry for Elders (2017), Special Invitation Assembly, Sydney Lord’s Church (Yoo Seong Choon), 27 Sep 2017
    • Do Not Be Ashamed of Gospel (2017), Spiritual War, AC, 21 Sep 2017
    • Do with Humbly and Gently (2017), Doctor of Ministry Workshop, AC, 19 Sep 2017
    • Fear God (Heb 11:7) (2017), Spiritual War, AC, 14 Sep 2017
    • Use Priest’s Prayer (Num 6:22-27) (2017), Spiritual War, AC, 07 Sep 2017
    • Act in Fatih (Jas 2:17) (2017), Spiritual War, AC, 31 Aug 2017
    • Obey (1Sam 15:22) (2017), Spiritual War, AC, 24 Aug 2017
    • Share and Serve (2017), Doctor of Ministry Workshop, AC, 22 Aug 2017
    • Fear Not and Speak (Acts 18: 9-10) (2017), Spiritual War, AC, 17 Aug 2017
    • Be Bold (Acts 23:11) (2017), Spiritual War, AC, 10 Aug 2017
    • How to do Self-Management (2017), Doctor of Ministry Workshop, Sydney, 08 Aug 2017
    • How to do Self-Management (2017), Doctor of Ministry Workshop, AC, 08 Aug 2017
    • Meaning and Practice of Communion (2017), Multicultural Missions Seminar, Good Neighbour Church, 19 Jun 2017
    • Choose Thanks (1Th 5:16-21) (2017), Spiritual War, AC, 08 Jun 2017
    • Respond with Thanks (ITh 5:16-21) (2017), Spritual War, AC, 01 Jun 2017
    • Share, Serve and Be Kind (Lk 10:30-37) (2017), Spiritual War, AC, 25 May 2017
    • Follow the Holy Spirit (2017), Doctor of Ministry Workshop, AC, 23 May 2017
    • Recover Worship (Rom 12:1) (2017), Spritual War, AC, 18 May 2017
    • Follow the Holy Spirit (2017), Doctor of Ministry Workshop, Sydney, 12 May 2017
    • Give Life to Church (Rom 12:1) (2017), Spiritual War, AC, 11 May 2017
    • As You Believe (Mt 8:13) (2017), Spritual War, AC, 04 May 2017
    • Follow the Will of God (2017), Special Invitation Assembly, Sydney Full Gospel Church, 28 Apr 2017
    • Chiros and Eternal Present (Mt 16:24) (2017), Spiritual War, AC, 27 Apr 2017
    • Do Not Try to Show People (Mt 23: 27-28) (2017), Spiritual War, AC, 20 Apr 2017
    • Die and Live with Jesus (Gal 2: 20) (2017), Spiriutal War, AC, 13 Apr 2017
    • Dress in Jesus Gal 2:27) (2017), Spiritual War, AC, 06 Apr 2017
    • Perform God’s Cast (Col 2: 6-15) (2017), Spiritual War, AC, 30 Mar 2017
    • Pastor’s Self-Management & Practice (2017), Doctor of Ministry Workshop, AC, 22 Mar 2017
    • SElf-management and Practise (2017), DMin Workshop, Sydney, 22 Mar 2017
    • Change Language (Jas 3:7-8) (2017), Spiritual War, AC, 09 Mar 2017
    • Ministry Strategy (2017), Multicultural Missions Seminar, AC, 25 Feb 2017
    • New Paradigm for Ministry (2017), Australia Korea Theological Forum, Sydney, 23 Feb 2017
    • Christ’s Ambassador (2017), Multicultural Mission Seminar, Sydney Disciple Church, 23 Jan 2017
  • 2016
    • God’ stewardship (2016), Seongsin Church Special Assembly, Sydney Seongsin Church (Kang Mi Soon), 13 Nov 2016
    • Respond to the Word (Num 14:28) (2016), Spiritual War, AC, 12 Nov 2016
    • Loot at Humble Jesus (2016), Doctor of Ministry Workshop, AC, 09 Nov 2016
    • We Are Free in Jesus (Jn 8:31-32) (2016), Spiritual War, AC, 27 Oct 2016
    • Saving Baptism by Holy Spirit (Acts 1: 4-5) (2016), Spiritual War, AC, 20 Oct 2016
    • Be a Good Example for All (2016), Doctor of Ministry Workshop, AC, 16 Oct 2016
    • Receive the Power Coming from Above (Lk 24:49) (2016), Spiritual War, AC, 22 Sep 2016
    • Holy Spirit Baptism is Essential (Acts 1:4) (2016), Spiritual War, AC, 15 Sep 2016
    • Personal Character for PhD (2016), Doctor of Ministry Workshop, AC, 14 Sep 2016
    • Recover Again the Word of God (Gal 2: 11-14) (2016), Spiritual War, AC, 04 Sep 2016
    • Deal with Idols (Acts 17:24) (2016), Spiritual War, AC, 01 Sep 2016
    • Avoid Religious Addiction (2016), Multicultural Missions Prayer Meeting, AC, 27 Aug 2016
    • Revive Jesus in Us (Jn 20: 19-23) (2016), Spiritual War, AC, 25 Aug 2016
    • Follow Holy Spirit (Rom 5: 1-5) (2016), Spiriutal War, AC, 18 Aug 2016
    • Do Not Make Excuses (Heb 11: 33-38) (2016), Spiritual War, AC, 11 Aug 2016
    • A Thought on Justification (2016), Aunstralia Korea Theological Forum, Sydney, 05 Aug 2016
    • Recover Faith in Resurrection (Jn 11:25) (2016), Spiritual War, AC, 04 Aug 2016
    • Mission of the Lord (2016), Jungang Presbyterian Church Special Meeting, Juangang Presbyterian Church (Chun Bok Lee), 10 Jul 2016
    • Love of Christ (2016), Special Invitation Meeting, Seoul Mujigae Church, 26 Jun 2016
    • Believe in the Lord (2016), Visiting Lecture, North Korea, Najin & Seonbong, Korea, 20 Jun 2016
    • Faith Principles (2016), Mission, Simyang, China, 13 Jun 2016
    • Chained Envoy for Jesus (Eph 6: 18-24) (2016), Spiritual War, AC, 02 Jun 2016
    • Community Spirit (2016), AC Alumni Association, AC, 28 May 2016
    • Be Envoy for Gospel (2Cor 5:20) (2016), Spiritual War, AC, 26 May 2016
    • Change Life to Jesus as Centre (Jn 21:18) (2016), Spirtual War, AC, 19 May 2016
    • Follow Jesus (2016), Spiritual War, AC, 12 May 2016
    • Feed My Sheep (Jn 21: 15-17) (2016), Spiriutal War, AC, 28 Apr 2016
    • New Paradigm for Pastoral Theology (2016), Multicultural Ministry Seminars for Pastors, AC, 23 Apr 2016
    • Working together (2016), New Zealand Korean Pastor Association, Auckland, New Zealand, 13 Apr 2016
    • Give and be fulfilled (2016), Helping Children in North Korea, AC, 07 Apr 2016
    • Jesus is the Centre (2Cor 5:17) (2016), Spiritual War, AC, 23 Mar 2016
    • Jesus is the Centre (Rom 14:17) (2016), Spiritual War, AC, 16 Mar 2016
    • Bowl Chosen by God (Acts 9: 15-22) (2016), Spiritual War, AC, 10 Mar 2016
    • Accept Jesus as Saviour (Mt 16:16) (2016), Spiritual War, AC, 03 Mar 2016
    • Preaching & Church Revival Strategy (2016), Multicultural Pastors Prayer Meeting, AC, 27 Feb 2016
    • Retraining of Missionaries (2016), Cho Young Ki Pastoral Strategy & 4th Dimension Spiritualiy, Sydney Sunboguem Church, 25 Feb 2016
    • Pastor's Mission & Cho Young Ki Pastoral Strategy & 4th Dimension Spiritualiy (2016), Invitation Assembly (Cho Young Ki ), Sydney, 24 Feb 2016
    • Communion and Practical Strategy (2016), Training of Pastor, Sydney Junim Church, 21 Feb 2016
    • Diaspora and Pastor’s Self-management (2016), Forum for Pastors, Sydney, 18 Feb 2016
    • You are the light of the world (2016), Special Revival Meeting, Melbourne Bangju Church, 28 Jan 2016
    • New Word New Start (2016), New year Special Meeting, Sydney Junim Church, 06 Jan 2016
  • 2015
    • Pastors’ self-management (2015), Seminar for Pastors, Gamsa Church, Sydney, 05 Dec 2015
    • Jesus in You (2015), Revival Meeting, Jesus Centred Church, sydney, 30 Nov 2015
    • Love Neighbour & Love God (Mt 22:37-39) (2015), Spiriutal War, AC, 12 Nov 2015
    • Greet Coming Jesus (Jn 14: 1-3) (2015), Spiritual War, AC, 05 Nov 2015
    • Declare Jesus (Col 2:2-8) (2015), Spiritual War, AC, 29 Oct 2015
    • God’s Secret (Phil 2:1-11) (2015), Spiritual War, AC, 22 Oct 2015
    • Jesus’ Mission (Lk 4:18) (2015), Spiritual War, AC, 15 Oct 2015
    • Pastor’s Mission (2015), Multicultural Mission Prayer Meeting, AC, Sydney, 10 Oct 2015
    • Oppose the Devil (Mk 8: 30-33) (2015), Spiritual War, AC, 17 Sep 2015
    • Build Up Again with Prayer (Acts 3: 32-37) (2015), Spiritual War, AC, 10 Sep 2015
    • Intercession Prayer (Acts 4: 24-31) (2015), Spiritual War, AC, 03 Sep 2015
    • Paradox of Jesus Minisitry (Mt 7: 20-27) (2015), Spiritual War, AC, 27 Aug 2015
    • Affirm Your Life (Heb 3:16-19) (2015), Spiritual War, AC, 20 Aug 2015
    • Helping Children in North Korea (2015), Chapel, Ac, Sydney, 13 Aug 2015
    • Perform Evangelical Order (Mt 28: 18-20) (2015), Spiritual War, AC, 12 Aug 2015
    • Evangelical Mission of Disciples (Jn 20: 20-23) (2015), Spiritual War, AC, 06 Aug 2015
    • Character of God’s Children (Mt 16: 24-28) (2015), Spirutla War, AC, 05 Jul 2015
    • Live in Jesus (Jn 21:18-23) (2015), Spiritual War, AC, 11 Jun 2015
    • Prepare for the Future (Jn 21: 18-23) (2015), Spiritual War, AC, 04 Jun 2015
    • Faith of Envoy Leading the Age (2Cor5:14-21) (2015), Spiritual War, AC, 28 May 2015
    • Walk in the name of Jesus (Acts 3:1-10) (2015), Spiriutal War, AC, 21 May 2015
    • Experience God (2015), Revival Meeting, Sydney, 13 May 2015
    • Act in Faith (Rom 14: 15-17) (2015), Spiritual War, AC, 05 May 2015
    • God’s Bowl (2015), Revival Meeting, Gamsa Church, sydney, 30 Apr 2015
    • Jesus is Saviour (Mt 16:24-28) (2015), Spiritual War, AC, 30 Apr 2015
    • Receive Holy Spirit Personally (Jn 14:16) (2015), Spiritual War, AC, 23 Apr 2015
    • Affirmation of Suffering (2015), Visiting Lecture, Heaven Church, Sydney, 04 Apr 2015
    • Recover Christ (Rom 12:1-3) (2015), Spiritual War, AC, 02 Apr 2015
    • Power Against Devil (Acts 1:8) (2015), Spiritual War, AC, 31 Mar 2015
    • Walk with Holy Spirit (Gal 5: 15-18) (2015), Spiritual War, AC, 26 Mar 2015
    • Experience God (2015), Korean Elders Special Worship, AC, 24 Mar 2015
    • Depend on God (Isa 43:1-10) (2015), Spiritual War, AC, 19 Mar 2015
    • Lessons from Reformation (Rom 1:16-17) (2015), Spiritual War, AC, 19 Mar 2015
    • Character of Jesus’ Children (Acts 2: 45-47) (2015), Spiritual War, AC, 17 Mar 2015
    • Jesus’ Mission (Jn 21:15-18) (2015), Spiritual War, AC, 05 Mar 2015
    • God’s Community (2015), Heaven Church Founding Memorial Worship Preaching, Heaven Church, Sydney, 25 Jan 2015

Completed Supervision

  • 2019
    • Paul Lim, A Study on the Theology of Sharing implied in the Principle and Cases of Wealth Redisribution in the Bible, Business Management and Economics. (Doctoral Thesis)