Staff & Leadership

Dr. Stephen Um

Senior Minister

Stephen Um (Ph.D., University of St. Andrews) is the senior minister of Citylife Presbyterian Church in Boston, MA. He serves as a Council member with The Gospel Coalition, and is Associate Training Director for Redeemer City to City. For the past 25 years, Stephen and his wife, have been involved in several Presbyterian Churches throughout the Northeastern part of the country. He is the author of The Kingdom of God, Why Cities Matter (Crossway, 2013), the commentary on 1 Corinthians from the Preaching the Word series (2015), and the forthcoming commentary Micah for You (Good Book Company). His sermons and resources are available online at The Center for Gospel Culture.

Dr. Richard Lints

Theologian in Residence

Dr. Lints is the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Hamilton Campus. He originally joined the Gordon-Conwell faculty in 1986 having previously served as Lecturer in Philosophical Theology at Trinity College in Bristol, UK. He served as Professor of Systematic and Philosophical Theology from 1994 until his appointment as Andrew Mutch Distinguished Professor of Theology in 2008. He has also taught at several other colleges and theological schools, including Yale Divinity School, the University of Notre Dame, Westminster Theological Seminary and Reformed Theological Seminary.

Rev. David Cho

Assistant Pastor - Chief of Staff

David Cho is an Assistant Pastor at Citylife Presbyterian Church, Boston, MA. After completing his B.A. in Economics and Comparative Religion at Tufts University, David resumed his studies at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, where he completed his M.Div. in 2007.  His greatest passion is to see the gospel of grace reach both Christians and non-Christians. He currently resides in Boston with his wife Sharon.

Rev. Timothy Chang

Campus Pastor - Chestnut Hill

Tim grew up in New York City (first five years in Brooklyn and then in Staten Island through high school). He has been in the Greater Boston area since 2004. Although he considers Boston his home, you’ll never see Tim cheer for any of the area sports teams as his allegiances still remain with New York. Tim enjoys good food – quantity over quality – and a hearty laugh. He and his wife Ji live in Newton, MA.

Justin Ruddy

Assistant Minister and Director of Community Groups

Justin is originally from the rusty city of Scranton, PA, but has called Boston home for over 5 years. He is an alumnus of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (Th.M.) and serves on staff at Citylife Presbyterian Church. His interests include theology, songwriting, fiction, film and baseball. His often neglected Twitter handle is @jjruddy.

Andrew Kerhoulas

Director of University Ministry and Music

After studying Music and Bible/theology at Asbury University, Andrew spent three years at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (M.Div. ’12). There he met his wonderful wife, Anne whom he married in ’13.  He primarily serves as director of University Ministry, while also co-directing the music ministry. Beyond seeing the gospel change people, Andrew enjoys listening to music, watching sports, and drinking good coffee.

Daniel Paik

Director of Children, Youth & Missions

Daniel is originally from South Carolina, where he earned a B.A. in Psychology and Philosophy at the Univ. of S. Carolina. After graduating, Daniel worked for a year with CRU in Beirut, Lebanon before moving to Boston in 2011 to study at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, where he obtained his M.Div a few years later. He developed a heart for ministry in global cities during his college years and has come to appreciate his new home in Boston. Daniel’s interests include theology, sports, and traveling.

Dave Nameun Cho

Director of Welcoming & University Ministry

Nameun first came to Boston in 2006, and 4 years later, earned his B.A. in Accounting at Boston College.  After receiving his calling into ministry, Nameun entered Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, where he completed his M.Div. in 2013.  His interests include baseball, board games, good food, and great company.   Nameun’s greatest passion is to see the Gospel impact the lives of individuals through discipline, relationships, and missions.  He currently resides in Boston with his wife, Sarah.

Ben Bae

Assistant Minister and Director of Music - Chestnut Hill

After graduating from University of Southern California, Ben came out to the east coast for the first time to attend Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in 2011. He completed his M.Div in 2014 and is now pursuing his Th.M in Biblical Studies. Ben serves as an Assistant Minister, Director of Music at the Chestnut Hill campus. He enjoys sports, music, books, and thoughtful conversations.

Sam Lee

Sound Engineer

After graduating from Hanyang University in South Korea with a B.S. in Electronic Engineering, Sam was called to music ministry. In 2004, he moved to Boston to obtain musical training on Jazz Composition and Performance at Berklee College of Music where he studied with the likes of John Lockwood, Steve Rochinski, Matt Garrison, Jetro da Silva, and Greg Hopkins. Sam has performed at many notable venues such as Jazz at Lincoln Center, Blue Note, and Scullers with many different artists. He continues to be very active in New England and NYC music scene as a bassist, sound/recording engineer, and composer. Sam’s vision is to reach out to non-Christian musicians as a bridge between them and Jesus Christ.

Daniel Lee

Sound Engineer - Chestnut Hill

Lauren Murphy

Coordinator of Children - Chestnut Hill

Originally from sunny California, Lauren moved to Boston 10 years ago, but neither snow, nor heat can keep her from this beautiful city which she has come to love! Lauren received her B.A. from Wellesley College and her M.A. in Counseling from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. She is working to become a licensed counselor and also serves as the Children’s Ministry Coordinator at the Chestnut Hill campus. In her spare time, Lauren likes to explore Boston, have a good laugh with friends, and root for the Red Sox.

Esther Kim

Assistant Coordinator of Children - Chestnut Hill

Esther is currently a Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Counseling student at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. She serves as the Children’s Ministry Assistant Coordinator at the Chestnut Hill campus. Esther cherishes timeless friendships, spontaneous adventures, and delightful flavor and texture combinations in food.

Perry An

Ruling Elder

Tom Chung

Ruling Elder

Ryan McReynolds

Ruling Elder

Kurt Richardson

Ruling Elder

Kurt grew up on a farm on the banks of a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay, the deepest river (Choptank) in the world for its width.  In his eleventh year the Orioles swept the Dodgers in the World Series and the Yankees finished dead last.  As a sophomore in high school, Kurt trusted Christ and the trajectory of his life changed forever.  Kurt went on to major in Spectator Sports at the Univ of Tennessee and has been on staff with Cru since 1977.  Kurt and Susie came to Boston 7 years ago, after many years at Arizona State.

Mike Lee

Diaconate Chair

Ken Arnold

Deacon

Susan Arnold

Deaconess

Debbie Barnes

Deaconess

Latasha Boyd

Deaconess

Sarah Cho

Deaconess

Kaitlin Ho

Deaconess

Taylor Horner

Deacon

Anne Kerhoulas

Deaconess

Jemin Kim

Deacon

Betty Lee

Deaconess

Chloe Lee

Deaconess

John Lee

Deacon

Kevin Oh

Deacon

Sage Paik

Deaconess

Michael Saji

Deacon

Jonathan Seery

Deacon

Ben Sharbaugh

Deacon

David Song

Deacon

Marcus Tjia

Deacon

Erica Webb

Deaconess

Jensen Ying

Deacon

Bo Zhu

Deacon