A cross-cultural family in Christ located in Daegu, where people come to BELONG in community, BECOME mature disciples, and BLESS the world. 

BELONG – Finding Your Place in God’s Family

We believe everyone needs a place to belong.
Whether you’re new to your faith or have followed Jesus for years, whether you’re Korean or from elsewhere, you have a home here. We’re a cross-cultural family learning to live honestly, love deeply, and worship Jesus together.

How we help you belong:

  • Offer a warm, genuine welcome to every person who walks through our doors
  • Create clear pathways into community through our community groups and fellowship
  • Provide a safe place to ask questions, wrestle with doubts, and grow in faith

In Christ, all barriers fall. We are one family. (Ephesians 2:13-22)

BECOME – Growing as Disciples of Jesus

We believe God calls us to grow, not stay the same.
Following Jesus means becoming more like Him: transformed by His Word, shaped by His Spirit, and rooted in His grace. We’re committed to helping you take your next step, wherever you are in your faith journey.

How we help you become:

  • Biblical preaching that’s clear, practical, and Christ-centered
  • Small groups and Bible studies for deeper learning and accountability
  • Regular worship and prayer as the foundation of spiritual growth

God’s Word is truth—it instructs, comforts, and transforms us. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)

BLESS – Serving the Church and the World

We believe God calls us to use what we’ve been given to bless others.
As people who have been loved, forgiven, and equipped by Jesus, we extend that same love to the church and the world. Every person has gifts to offer. Every act of service matters.

How we help you bless others:

  • Opportunities to serve in the church and discover your spiritual gifts
  • Training and support for everyone who serves in ministry
  • Outreach to Daegu and beyond through evangelism, justice, and compassion

We glorify God by loving all people and proclaiming the Gospel. (Matthew 28:18-20, 1 Corinthians 10:31)

OUR CORE VALUES

Gospel-Centered

We believe the good news of Jesus, His life, death, and resurrection, is the power that saves and transforms us. Everything we do flows from the Gospel.
 (Romans 1:16, 2 Corinthians 5:18-21)

Bible-Focused

We submit to Scripture as God’s authoritative truth. The Bible shapes our beliefs, our community, and our lives.
 (2 Timothy 3:16-17, Hebrews 1:1-3)

Grace-Filled

We are broken people who have been undeservedly forgiven. Because we’ve received grace, we extend grace to one another, with honesty, humility, and love.
 (Ephesians 2:1-5, Colossians 1:21-22)

Cross-Cultural Family

In Christ, nationality, language, and background don’t divide us; they enrich us. We’re learning to love across differences as one family with one Father.
 (Ephesians 2:13-22, Romans 12:4-5)

Mission-Minded

We don’t exist for ourselves. We exist to make disciples, serve our city, and display God’s glory in Daegu and to the ends of the earth.
 (Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8)

HOW WE LIVE THIS OUT

SUNDAYS

  • Worship service
  • Biblical preaching
  • Communion
  • Dongshin Donuts

SMALL GROUPS

  • Bi-weekly gatherings for Bible study, prayer, and fellowship
  • A place to belong, ask questions, and grow

SERVING

  • Ministry teams: worship, hospitality, tech, outreach, events, prayer
  • Opportunities to discover and use your gifts

OUTREACH

  • Serving Daegu through compassion, evangelism, discipleship, and community 
  • Partnerships with local and global mission efforts

WANT TO TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP?

New to Dongshin? Start here
Ready to join a community group? Find one here
Want to serve? Explore opportunities