Korean Baptist Church of San Diego — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Rev. Pil Sung 'Cornell' Yi

Founded Unknown

Denomination Southern Baptist Convention (SBC)

Service Times Verify on website

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry Yes

Website www.sandiegokoreanbaptistchurch.com/

Pastor Credentials Pastor Cornell Yi inaugurated at the church's 47th anniversary; elected auditor of Korean American Southern Baptist Council.

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)

Trinitarian orthodox per BF&M 2000.

Strong

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

BF&M 2000 inerrancy.

Strong

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Verify.

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

SBC substitutionary atonement per BF&M 2000.

Strong

Gender / Biblical Design

Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?

BF&M 2000 complementarian.

SBC complementarian per BF&M 2000 Article VI — male-only senior pastor / teaching elder.

Strong

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Rev. Pil Sung 'Cornell' Yi senior pastor; KASBC auditor.

Strong

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Verify expository.

Caution

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

KASBC active participant.

Strong

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Korean-American National City congregation; bilingual ministry assumed; verify EM scope.

Caution

Accountability Structure

Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?

SBC per San Diego Southern Baptist Association + KASBC membership.

Strong

Assessment

Korean Baptist Church of San Diego at 1905 East 18th St, National City, CA 91950. SBC affiliation triangulated via San Diego Southern Baptist Association directory and Korean American Southern Baptist Council. Pastor Cornell Yi (Pil Sung Yi) inaugurated at 47th anniversary; elected auditor at Korean Council meeting. Phone (619) 504-7553.

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MOOP Engagement Tracker

How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:

✓ Researched church website

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