Open Worship Pastors & Staff
Here at Open Worship, we believe in gospel partnership and carrying out team ministry. We are so grateful for one another’s talents, experiences, and most importantly our love for Jesus. For better or for worse, we are committed to serve the Lord together to see the life of Christ increase at Open Worship and TCPC.
Jim Han
Lead OW Pastor
Pastor Jim currently serves as the Lead Pastor of the Open Worship congregation at Tacoma Central Presbyterian Church. He and his wife, Grace, are grateful parents of three boys: Isaiah (12), David (9), and Stephen (8). As a family, they love spending time together, exploring the outdoors, traveling, and discovering good food from different cultures.
Grace has been an educator for the past decade and currently serves as an MLL (Multilingual Learner) teacher at an elementary school. She earned her undergraduate degree in Public Health and her master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Illinois. At Open Worship, she serves as the Toddler Ministry Director and Women’s Ministry Leader, where she loves caring for young families and creating spaces for women to grow in faith and build meaningful relationships with one another.
Pastor Jim also graduated from the University of Illinois, earning a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Before entering full time ministry, he spent 13 years working in the consulting and IT industries. He later received his Master of Divinity from Covenant Theological Seminary and is currently completing his Doctor of Ministry degree, with a focus on leading and cultivating healthy intercultural churches.
Pastor Jim loves preaching and teaching God’s Word, developing leaders, and helping people find a meaningful place in the life and mission of the church. Outside of ministry, he enjoys the outdoors, smoking meats and grilling, spending time with Grace and their boys, and simply being with people.
Pastor Danny Kim
Assistant OW Pastor
Pastor Danny joined OW as an assistant pastor in August 2020. Prior to joining OW, he attended Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, MA, where he received a Master of Divinity. He also served as a full-time staff/missionary at YWAM (Youth With A Mission) Kansas City, co-leading multiple discipleship programs as well as overseeing various mission trips.
He grew up in Netherlands, Korea and in the Bay Area, and after receiving his call into ministry during his freshmen year in college, he transferred to UC Berkeley to study BA in Rhetoric in preparation for theological studies. He has passion to see people experience the Love of God through His Word, and to encounter Christ through Worship.
Pastor Danny met his wife, Mariya, who was born and raised in Japan, as they served together in YWAM. They have three awesome children: Ella-Rae, Samuel and Lana, and going on a family walk is few of their favorite things!
Mimi Kim
OW Director of Administration
Mimi graduated from NYU and then went on to pioneer a YWAM base in Kansas City. After 7 years of being in YWAM, Mimi moved to the PNW with her husband, Brian and son, Gabriel. She has been serving in Open Worship as part of the Admin Team and overseeing communications.
Brian Kim
OW Director of Worship
Brian served in the US Army for 5 years and after felt called to full-time ministry. He served at YWAM KC for 2 years and now is studying to become an Inside wireman electrician with the Seattle Electrician Union. He has been serving at Open Worship for the past 2 years as a worship leader.
Brian and Mimi love living in the PNW with their two children, Gabriel and Eleanor. They love food, staying fit and building a rich community of friendships.
Hannah Cho
OW Director of Worship & Director of College Group
Hannah Cho has been a Ministry Intern for Open Worship since 2019, where she launched OW Summit, a small group for college and young adults. As a graduate from University of Washington with a BA in Arts, Media, and Culture, she specializes as a Multimedia Digital Specialist. Before joining the TCPC staff, she started Campus Adult Ministry, a diverse Christian group for college students at UW Tacoma.
Hannah comes from a strong background in music and arts, where she launched her music career back in 2013. Her specialty is in Graphic Design, Vocal Performance, and Marketing, which is also used to support the OW community.
Through this, she serves on the OW Praise Team and helps plan for large campaigns for Open Worship. Her passion for art, music, and community is what inspires her to do ministry. Hannah is married to her high school sweetheart William Lee and they work together to support and grow the young adult community at TCPC.
David Rho
Youth Group Leader
David Rho graduated with a degree in Psychology and Communications from the University of Washington. He is now attending Faith International University to obtain a Master of Arts degree in Christian Counseling and Care. David’s been working as a Mental and Behavioral Health Specialist for pediatrics and adolescent for the past six years at Seattle Children’s Hospital and Mary Bridge Hospital.
David served and volunteered at the TCPC Youth group for six years and served as a college ministry intern for a year under Pastor John K. Choi. David’s greatest desire for everyone to rejoice and be glad in the Lord, willingly and wholeheartedly (1 Chronicles 29:9).
David is married to Michelle, who is a high school math teacher, and has a boy named Joshua, who just turned 8 months old!
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