Woong-Sik
Timothy Chon
Pastor
North Westminster Presbyterian Church
743 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Lansing, MI 48915
Phone: (517) 484-8433
nwpclansing.org
1990 New York Studio 2010 Lansing Church
PERSONAL VITAE
Artist, Pastor, Educator, Director & Liturgical Art Consultant in Service of the Church...
Ordination
Minister of Word and Sacrament: PC (USA), Detroit Presbytery (2003)
Education
Master of Divinity (1995-1999)
Union Presbyterian Seminary: Richmond, Virginia
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PC(USA) Fellowship to Ecumenical Art Conference, Bossey, Switzerland
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Faculty’s Applebee Book Award
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Founding Member of A.R.T.S. Student Organization
Master of Fine Arts in Drawing/Painting & Minor in Art History (1990-1992)
Pratt Institute: Brooklyn, New York
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Pratt in Venice Fellowship: Fresco Painting, Venice, Italy
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Research in Material & Techniques: Brooklyn Museum of Art
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Art History Thesis: “The Spiritual in Contemporary Art”
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Graduate Assistantship: 19th & 20th Century Art History
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Teaching Internship: Drawing Foundation
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration & Minor in Art History (1984-1988)
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan
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Departmental Scholarship & Dean’s List
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Graphic Artist Internship
High School Diploma (1981-1984)
Riverview High School: Riverview, Michigan
Professional Experience
Pastor & Head of Staff, North Westminster Presbyterian Church (NWPC), Lansing, Michigan (2009-Present)
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An active Inner City Missional Church with 30% diverse ethnic minorities. In 1987, the church established Advent House Ministries (AHM) in order to serve the local homeless community. NWPC also has the longest running and the largest Personal Needs Closet in the Greater Lansing Area. NWPC & AHM are the co-stewrds of the church property and the cooperative mission partners under one roof for the homeless community in Lansing.
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2023 Built an Outdoor Stone Communion Table including a Baptismal Rock under the Memorial Pavilion in partnership with a local artist
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2022 Built a Memorial Pavilion for Homeless Community in Partnership with AHM & Habitat for Humanity
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2020 "A Sabbath's Journey with Abba" PC(USA) Sabbatical Grant & Develop Online Worship Service & Ministries
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2019 Cooperative Ministry with Grace Lutheran Church
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2018 Participated in the Presbyterian CREDO Conference sponsored by The Board of Pensions
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2017 Received the third and final "Growth Grant" from the 1001 New Worshiping Communities, PC(USA)
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2016 Served as the Moderator of the Synod of the Covenant, 11 Presbyteries in Ohio & Michigan
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2015 Installed a Commission Chaplain for Advent House Fellowship - 1001 New Worshiping Communities
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2014 Created “Advent House Fellowship” as one of the 1001 New Worshiping Communities with an average of 75 worshipers on Sunday
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2013 Celebrated Congregational Renewal & Personal Sabbath through the Clergy Renewal Grant from Lilly Endowment
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2012 Completed Handicap Accessibility Project through joint cooperative efforts of North Building Fund, AHM & NWPC
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2011 Received Calvin Worship Renewal Grant through Lilly Endowment
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2010 Directed a full merger process between North & Westminster Presbyterian Churches
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2009 Began Volunteering as a Hospice Chaplin: St. Lawrence Hospice Care at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, Michigan
Director: Ecumenical Center for Arts and Spirituality (ECAS) (2012-2017)
Sustaining Pastoral Excellence (SPE) funded by Lilly Grant Foundation at St. Francis Retreat Center, DeWitt, Michigan
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Established ECAS with Professional Artist Studio & begin Artist-In-Residence program (2012)
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SPE Creative Expression Target Group created Art Exhibition Spaces (2010)
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SPE Board Member (2008-2015)
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SPE Arts & Spirituality Peer Groups Participant (2004-2016)
Associate Pastor: The Presbyterian Church of Okemos, Okemos, Michigan (2003-2009)
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A healthy suburban white congregation with a few ethnic minorities and an average of 550 Membership
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Christian Education for all ages
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Congregational Care with the Board of Deacons
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Weekly Worship & Monthly Preaching
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The Presbytery of Lake Michigan: Commissioner to 218th General Assembly,
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The Presbytery Committee on Representation & The Outreach Mission Team
Director of Christian Education: The Korean Presbyterian Church of Metro Detroit, Michigan (2000-2003)
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A dynamic suburban Korean-American Immigrant Church with 10% other ethnicity with an average of 800 Worshipers on Sunday
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Educational Program from Preschool through 12 Grade: 280 Youth, 80 Volunteer Teachers, 3 Youth Directors
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Bilingual Worship & Family Ministry
Interim Pastoral Staff: Korean Presbyterian Church of Fayetteville, North Carolina (1999-2000)
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A rural Korean-American Immigrant Church with predominantly inter-racial military families and an average of 250 worshipers on Sunday
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Christian Education: 80 Children, 40 Youth, 16 Young Adults, 12 Sunday School Teachers
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Developed Weekly Sunday Evening Family Bilingual Worship Service with an average of 80 worshipers
Artistic Partner: Young Artists at Work, Art Commission of Greater Toledo, Ohio (1994 & 1995)
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Artistically talented youth members from the inner city and the suburbs are employed in full-time six week arts experience that fosters artistic self-expression and a quality work ethic
Interim Assistant Professor of Design: University of Toledo, Ohio (1993)
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Full-time faculty for two semesters
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Teach Advance Design Concept Courses
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Student Advising and Faculty Meetings
Adjunct Faculty: Drawing, Painting, Design & Art Appreciation
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Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia (1995-1997)
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University of Toledo at the Toledo Museum of Art, Ohio (1992-1995)
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Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan (1992-1995)
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Bowling Green State University, Ohio (1993-1994)
Graphic Artist: SGI Publications, Ann Arbor, Michigan (1988-1990)
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Full-time illustrator & Designer
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Senior Designer for CURRENT Entertainment Magazine, Michigan Sports Guide & Annual Ann Arbor Guide
Selective Artist-In-Residence
Visiting Artist, "Healing Shaping Shalom" at Luce Center for the Arts and Religion, Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington D.C. (2018)
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2011 earthquake left permanent scars on the Buon Fresco painting "The Healing Spirit"
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The restoration work led to leaving the deep cracks to serve as natural expansion joints and the visual marks of the divine intervention
Liturgical Art Consultant, “Abound in Hope” PC(USA) General Assembly 221 at Cobo, Detroit, Michigan (2014)
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Consult Visual Liturgy and help create 5 Prayer Spaces with Committee On Local Arrangement, Worship Committee & Prayer Team
Resident Liturgical Artist, Institute of Worship, Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton, New Jersey (2013)
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Teach theological track on the Visual Arts In Worship & serve as an Resident Artist for Worship
Liturgical Art Consultant, Nassau Presbyterian Church, Princeton, New Jersey (2012-2013)
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Visiting Artist & Consultant for liturgical art projects and assist in establishing sustainable Liturgical Arts Ministry
Director of Worship Space, Korean Worship & Music Conference, Columbia Theological Seminary, Decatur, Georgia (2009-2012)
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Teach & Create Visual Liturgy for worship experiences during the summer worship conferences
Artist-In-Residence, The Henry Luce III Center for the Arts and Religion, Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington D.C. (1997-1998)
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Studio Work & Informal Teaching with Faculty Members & Students
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Commissioned Fresco Project, 100’ x 8’ under the guidance of the Art Committee
Selective Liturgical Art Seminars, Projects & Exhibitions
2022 "From Grief to Joy" Solo Exhibition & Presentation, An Ecumenical Advent Program, Catholic Information Center, Grand Rapids, MI
2018 "The Healing Spirit" Restoration, Luce Center for the Arts and Religion, Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington D.C.
2017 "The Healing Cross" Revival Seminar through the Liturgical Art, Unity Presbyterian Church, Flint, Michigan
2017 "Inside-Out Hope, Upside-Down World" Group Art Exhibition & Sabbath Retreat, St. Francis Retreat Center, Dewitt, Michigan
2016 "The Visual Faith" Seminar Retreat on Liturgical Art, Presbytery of Lake Michigan, Dewitt, Michigan
2015 "Crossing Over" Triptych, 5' x 4' each, North Westminster Presbyterian Church, Lansing, Michigan
2014 “Abound in Hope” PC(USA) General Assembly 221, Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan
- Illustrate the Worship Logo Image & Help Direct the Visual Liturgy for the General Assembly Worship Services
- Liturgical Design for the Five Prayer Stations in the Plenary Hall
- Install Interactive & Contemplative Prayer Spaces,1500 square feet each
- Illustrate & Construct 2 Free Standing Prayer Walls, 7’ x 9’ x 1’ each
2013 "Feeding of the Multitude" Installations of Visual Liturgy & Liturgical Dance, Institute of Worship, Princeton Theological
Seminary, Princeton, New Jersey
2012 “The Threshold Project” Sustaining Pastoral Excellence at St. Francis Retreat Center, DeWitt, Michigan
- Create a new entrance to serve as an exhibition space for Creative Expression
- “Breath of God ~ Woven in Mystery” 15’ x 8’ x 2’, Direct Fabric & Assembly Installation
- “Behold, I Make All Things New” Organize an Ecumenical Group Art Exhibition
2012 “The Visual Faith” Seminar, APCE: Association of Presbyterian Christian Educator, Grand Rapids, Michigan
2012 “The Visual Liturgy” & “Transforming Our Sacred Space” Seminars, Calvin Worship Symposium, Calvin College,
Grand Rapids, Michigan
2011 “The Sacred Table” Installation of a Communion Table with a Baptismal Font, North Westminster Church, Lansing, Michigan
2010 “Liturgical Space” Seminar & “Wordless Liturgy” Visual Worship Service, Korean American Worship & Music Conference,
Columbia Theological Seminary, Decatur, Georgia
2009 “Lent to Easter” Installation during Holy Week, Six Week Series 35’ x 20’ x 20’ Fabric Art, First Presbyterian Church, Holt, Michigan
2009 “Shaping Shalom” Seminar, Worship & Music Conference, Columbia Seminary, Decatur, Georgia
2008 “The Pentecost Fire” 8’ x 12’ x 65’ Color Paper Installation, The Presbyterian Church of Okemos, Michigan
2008 “The Divine Gap” Seminar & “Portals of Peace” Eight 8’ x 17’ Liturgical Hangings, Idlewild Presbyterian Church, Memphis, Tennessee
2007 “Liturgical Paraments” Diptych, 3’ x 5’ each, First Presbyterian Church, Lansing, Michigan
2006 “The Basic Colors” Water Color Installation, 5’ x 7’, McDonald Middle School, East Lansing, Michigan
2005 “The Empty Tomb” Easter Diptych Paraments, 10’x 4’, First Presbyterian Church, Marshall, Michigan
2005 “Advent to Christmas” Triptych, One 20’ x 8’ & Two 10’ x 4‘, First Presbyterian Church, Marshall, Michigan
2004 “Advent Paraments” Triptych, 8' x 4', 6' x 6', 8' x 4', The Presbyterian Church of Okemos, Okemos, Michigan
2003 “Watching & Waiting” Triptych, 6’ x 6’ & 8‘ x 4’, The Presbyterian Church of Okemos, Okemos, Michigan
2002 “He Is Risen” Easter Banner, 12’ x 5’, Korean Presbyterian Church of Metro Detroit, Detroit, Michigan
2001 “Advent” Diptych, 12’ x 4’, Korean Presbyterian Church of Metro Detroit, Detroit, Michigan
2000 “Worship and Space” Seminar, National Korean Christian Education for Women, Charlottesville, Virginia
2000 “Christian Art” Seminar, International Continuing Education, Union-PSCE, Richmond, Virginia
1999 “Called by Name” Graduating Class Banner, 6’ x 4’, Union-PSCE, Richmond, Virginia
1999 “When I Look Upon the Cross” Solo Exhibition, Smith Morton Library, Richmond, Virginia
1998 “A Painful Blessing” Triptych, 7’ x 12’x 1’, Richmond Theological Consortium, Richmond, Virginia
1998 “The Healing Spirit” Buon Fresco Painting, 100’x 8’ Permanent Installation, Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington D.C.
1998 “Let There Be Light” Full Color Illustration, Carl Howie Center for the Arts and Religion, Union-PSCE, Richmond, Virginia
1997 “Art & Christianity” Seminar, River Road Presbyterian Church, Richmond, Virginia
1997 “The Partners in the Gospel” Full Color Illustration, Union-PSCE, Richmond, Virginia
1996 “While We Gather” Transportable Mural, 10’ x 10’, Second Presbyterian Church, Richmond, Virginia
1995 “The Advent Light” Liturgical Banner for Watt’s Chapel, 5’ x 4’, Union-PSCE, Richmond, Virginia
1995 “Emotional Spiritual Physical of Toledo’s Youth” Wire & Wood Sculpture, 7’ x 7’ x 7’, Young Artists at Work, Toledo, Ohio
1995 “Beach Volleyball Park Mural” 230’ x 30’, Riverside Factory Warehouse, Toledo, Ohio
1994 “Emotional Spiritual Physical of Toledo’s Youth” Transportable Mural, 20’ x 10’, Installation, The City Hall of Toledo, Ohio
1994 “Image Making III” Solo Exhibition, Angelwood Gallery, Grand Rapids, Ohio
1994 “Toledo Area Artists 76th Annual Exhibition” The Toledo Museum of Art, Ohio
1993 “Community Art” Seminar, Monroe Community College, Monroe, Michigan
1992 “It Is Finished” Permanent Installation, Charcoal 7’ x 7’, Korean Presbyterian Church of Metro Detroit, Southfield, Michigan
1992 “Image Making II” Solo Exhibition, Graduate Galleries, Brooklyn, New York
1990 “A Group Self Portrait” Studio Seminar, Rice High School, New York, New York
1990 “Image Making I” Solo Exhibition, Intermedia Gallery, Ypsilanti, Michigan