INTRODUCING
DR. SE J. WON
Newly elected Executive Director of Missions
After prayer, discernment, and an extensive search process, the GCA Executive Board is grateful to introduce Dr. Se J. Won as GCA's next Executive Director of Missions, effective January 1, 2027.
BIOGRAPHY
A HUSBAND, A FATHER, A SERVANT LEADER
Dr. Se J. Won has devoted more than 25 years to nonprofit leadership and mission operations. He has served GCA for 14 years, as Associate Director of Missions and, since 2025, as Director of Mission Operations. Throughout his ministry, Se J has served churches, pastors, and mission partners by strengthening the systems, relationships, and structures that support gospel-centered ministry. His GCA leadership projects include the Great Commission Training Institute, Building Healthy Churches Initiative, Achievement Funding, Pastoral care, and associational prayer efforts.
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He also brings a pastoral heart and experience as a founding pastor of a local church and as a regional Contextualized Leadership Development (CLD) director. He brings a missional heart from his extensive international engagement establishing partnerships across Asia, the Middle East, and other cross-cultural contexts.
Dr. Se J. Won and Ajung Won
I believe God is doing something beautiful through GCA, and He has started something new (Isaiah 43:18-19) and will create new paths to build His Kingdom work and impact in and through GCA!
— Dr. Se J. Won
MINISTRY EXPERIENCE
A LIFE OF FAITHFUL SERVICE
2001 – 2007
Founding Pastor & Organizational Leader
Living Word Fellowship
2006 – 2019
Director
Milpitas Contextualized Leadership Development Center
2007 – 2011
Director of International Affairs
Ohana Foundation
2012 – 2024
Associate Director of Missions
GCA
2025 – Present
GCA
Director of Mission Operations
Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!
Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?
I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.
— Isaiah 43:18-19 —
PRAYER
JOIN US IN PRAYER
We believe in the power of prayer and invite every GCA church to pray for Se J., his family, and the Association during this season of transition.
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For Se J and his family as they step into this next season of service.
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For a smooth transition and a fruitful season of overlap with Dr. Mike Stewart.
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For continued unity, faith, and a shared vision for greater gospel impact across our region.
UPCOMING CONTENT
COMING SOON
INTRODUCTION VIDEO
A 2-3 minute "Meet the Candidate" video
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CANDIDATE INTERVIEW
A deeper conversation about his heart for GCA, leadership, vision, and priorities.
CANDIDATE Q&A
Answers to key questions member churches may have
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SELECTION PROCESS
A brief explanation of the search team and affirmation process
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