Dr. Kim’s areas of study include theology, linguistics, and education. He previously served with Wycliffe Bible Translators for 20 years, where he equipped local church leaders and empowered other missionaries. During his time at Wycliffe, the Bible books Jonah and Ruth were published in a minority language he worked with. Mark and Genesis were published subsequently after his departure. He taught courses such as Language & Culture Acquisition, Sociolinguistics, Developing Intercultural Competency, Adult Education, Multicultural Leadership, and Cultural Anthropology in Canada and West Africa. He speaks five languages. Dr. Kim has served as a pastor and is passionate about utilizing his position to cater TEDS’ resources directly to churches worldwide, mission agencies, and Non-Governmental Organizations. He enjoys hiking and walking with his wife, spending quality time with their three adult children, and reading in coffee shops while listening to jazz.