Applicants must be graduates or expected graduates of an accredited seminary (MDiv) of our denomination, or graduates of a seminary (MDiv) recognized by our General Assembly. They must comply with the denomination’s constitution (Articles 22 and 23 on polity), be recommended by their presbytery, and complete the Intensive Course conducted by the seminaries of our denomination (if expected to graduate, submit a graduation certificate by Saturday, June 21, 2025).

1) Submission of assignments (3 pieces: exegesis, sermon, thesis)
2) Written exams (4 subjects: Old Testament, New Testament, Church History, Constitution)
3) Oral interview

Document fonts: Korean – Malgun Gothic 10 or BatangChe 11; English – Verdana 10 or Times New Roman 11; Line spacing: 20pt fixed.

Bible Passage: [Joel 2:12–14]
Length: At least 12 pages (excluding bibliography)Minimum 12 pages (excluding bibliography)
Prepare the exegesis paper with footnotes and bibliography in Turabian citation style.

Biblical Text: [John 5:32–40]Length: Approximately 30 minutes (7–8 pages)
Purpose: Focus on preaching the passage, summarizing the fourfold testimony about Jesus, and crafting a sermon that comprehensively includes a redemptive-historical understanding of the Bible based on Jesus’ teaching that all Scripture speaks about Him.

Topic: What is the Church’s Social Responsibility in the Face of the Climate Change Crisis?
Purpose: As the salt and light of the world (Matt. 5:13–14), the Church of Christ proclaims the Gospel while also fulfilling the role of stewards who care for the futility and suffering of creation (Rom. 8:20–22). In response to the urgent global issue of global warming or climate change, movements for ‘carbon neutrality’ and ‘green growth’ for life and environmental protection are underway. Although this is a vast topic, the focus is on considering the Church’s social responsibility and eco-friendly practices within an organically related, limited scope.
Length: At least 12 pages (excluding bibliography) Prepare the research paper with footnotes and bibliography in Turabian citation style.

Subjects: (1) Old Testament, (2) New Testament, (3) Church History, (4) Constitution
Date: July 22 (Tuesday) – 23 (Wednesday), 2025 / 9am – 4pm
Format: At least 40% of the questions will be from the Pastoral Exam Study Guide (refer to the General Assembly website [www.kpca.orf]
Location: Prestige University (formerly Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America)
15605 Carmenita Rd. Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 U.S.A

Focus: Vocation as a pastor, character, and piety
Location: Vocation as a pastor, character, and piety

First-time examinees	Pastoral Exam Application, Letter of recommendation from the head of the presbytery, Resume(with photo attached), Seminary graduation (expected) certificate Official transcript(all MDiv. coursework) Denominational education certificate (for graduates of other denominational seminaries), Personal testimony (2-3 pages), Examination fee (USD 400)	Please send PDF files of all documents to the email address provided. Original documents, along with the examination fee, should be mailed to the address below.
Returning candidates	Pastoral Exam Application, Letter of recommendation from the head of the presbytery, Resume(with photo attached), Personal testimony (2-3 pages), Examination fee (USD 200)	Pastoral Exam Application, Letter of recommendation from the head of the presbytery, Resume(with photo attached), Personal testimony (2-3 pages), Examination fee (USD 200)
	Those who have taken the ordination examination of the Presbyterian Church of Korea(Tonghap) should submit a certificate of passing(or a certificate of passing for each subject) in addition to all other application documents.

– Examination fee ~ Payable to “KPCA(Korean Presbyterian Church Abroad)
– Send the fee with all application documents

– Submission Email Address: Rev. David Chung (pastor.ds.chung@gmail.com)
It must be confirmed upon receipt.
– Submission Mailing Address: Rev. David Chung

P.O. Box 184
Alpine, NJ 07620
USA

Chairman, Rev. Amos Park: (416) 937-3312 ~ amoscmpark@gmail.com
Clerk, Rev. David Chung: (551) 999-5358 ~ pastor.ds.chung@gmail.com
Rev. Joshua Ryu(English Presbytery Pastor Exam Committee): (587) 596-0691

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