St Paul Academy of Theology was established on September 15, 2014 in Northern New Jersey in response to the call of the present times for the church to be reformed and matured. For the continuous reform of the church, it is absolutely important for church leaders to believe and understand the Bible right away. For church reform, sound theological education must be preceded. To this end, many church leaders have stood together with one accord. I hope that you will also join this rank and fulfill the Great Commission of Jesus together.

First, St Paul Academy of Theology is a seminary that believes in the inspiration and inerrancy of the Scripture, and is made up of faculty members who believe in the Westminster Confession of Faith.

Second, it's in Northern New Jersey. It is because this area is one of the places where the spiritual battle of this age is the fiercest. In addition to the activities of the heretics of Koowonpa and Shincheonji, there is the World Mission Headquarters of Jehovah's Witnesses in Washingtonville, NY. Also, all kinds of pseudo-religious groups are active in Nyack, NY. Under these dismal circumstances, St Paul Academy of Theology will be today's Mount Carmel of Elijah where God's truth triumphs over the fiery arrows of demonic teachings. Furthermore, Metro New York, as a place of 20 million multi-ethnic residents, is a melting pot of contemporary civilization connected to the global community. This is today's Capernaum, a then international city, where Jesus spent 75% of his public life to proclaim the gospel.

Third, St Paul Academy of Theology is supported by many helpers sharing the same vision to spread the gospel based on reformed theology. Paul's missionary work to the Gentiles was possible with the help of many people. Timothy, Luke, Titus as well as Lydia, Priscilla, Aquila, Phoebe, and numerous other coworkers helped. Likewise, the gospel movement of St Paul Academy of Theology based on sound biblical doctrines will bear fruits in reform of the church by raising seven thousand spiritual leaders who will not kneel to Baal.

“What is your answer to me?” He said, “I have reserved for me seven thousand men who have not bowed the knee to Baal” (Romans 11:4).

Rev Dr. Dongsu Kim, Ph.D President of St Paul Academy of Theology