Rev. Paul Bang
Lead Pastor
Pastor Paul was born and raised in the US for 10 years until his family moved to Seoul, Korea in 1982. Prior to moving to Northern VA in 2009, he served as an assistant pastor for 8 years at Jubilee Presbyterian Church in PA (2000-2008). He was ordained in 2004 in the Korean-American Presbyterian Church (KAPC), but is now a member of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). Pastor Paul and Joyce married in January of 2004 and are the grateful parents of 5 children - Selah Kaitlyn, Caleb Vos, Sophia Agnes, Charissa Joy, and Joshua Paul. Pastor Paul earned his degrees from Westminster Theological Seminary (M.Div) and Princeton Theological Seminary (Th.M in Christian Education).
Rev. Jacob Kim
Youth, Community & Discipleship Pastor
Pastor Jacob (affectionately known by his church as "PJ") was born in Korea, but grew up in Fairfax, VA under a mindset of legalism and self-righteousness; absent from grace. It was the Gospel message of Jesus Christ, in his death and resurrection, coupled with a believing community that helped him to not only understand, but experience God's amazing grace. He hopes that, by God's grace, he can proclaim Jesus and help people to know and trust in God's steadfast love and faithfulness. Pastor Jacob was ordained in 2015 in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). He and his wife, Daphne, are grateful parents of Nolan and Alethea. He enjoys playing the guitar, tennis, ultimate frisbee, and Connect Four.
Rev. Siyoung Jung
Executive Pastor
Siyoung was born in Korea and raised in Chicago before coming to Virginia in his high school years. He was exposed to and transformed by the gospel during his time at James Madison University (JMU), from where he graduated with the conviction of a call to pastoral ministry. He is happily married to Rebecca and is a proud father to their daughter, Danielle. He earned his Master of Arts in Biblical Studies degree at Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) and currently serving as the Executive Pastor at Cornerstone. Siyoung’s desire is to see others be transformed by the same gospel that forever changed his life.
Andrew Chung
Pastoral Intern, College Ministry
Andrew was born and raised in the DMV area. He was born in Greenbelt, MD but has spent most of his life in Virginia and now lives in Fairfax. He first attended college at William and Mary but later transferred to Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) where he was renewed and transformed by the Gospel. He served as the campus staff for the college fellowship at VCU — One in Christ Fellowship (OICF) — and later returned to the Northern Virginia are to attend and serve at KPCW. He is currently in seminary at RTS and serving as a pastoral intern. He enjoys hanging out with his friends and teaching golf.
Hwihu Jeremiah Kang
Pastoral Intern
Hwihu was born in South Korea but raised in China, where he and his family moved when he was two. In his teenage years, Hwihu moved to the U.S. where he attended Fairfax High School and later graduated from George Mason University (GMU). He is currently an undercare member at Cornerstone and pursuing his M. Div at Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS). Hwihu serves on the praise team for Cornerstone and oversees the praise team for the Youth Ministry, where he teaches students how to play various instruments and ultimately helps cultivate young hearts for worship. Hwihu loves to play guitar and enjoys cooking.
Davina Oh
Digital Arts Director
Davina was born in Vallejo, CA and moved to Virginia early in her childhood. She later attended Virginia Commonwealth University where she earned her degree in International Studies. During her teenage and even adult years, she traveled the U.S. and beyond for missions and work opportunities. With great passion and gift of storytelling, Davina later started her own business as a videographer, photographer, and editor, and now serves as the Digital Arts Director for Cornerstone. She is happily married to Sangsub, and together they continue to pursue excellence in all areas of their lives.
Hanna Heou
Children’s Ministry Director
Hanna was born and raised in Seoul, South Korea until her family moved to Toronto, Canada in her late elementary year. She graduated from California State University, Fullerton and moved to Virginia when she married Kyung Chul (KC) in 2009. God has blessed KC and Hanna with two children, Lemuel & Eunice. Her prayer is that, together with parents, our church will raise up the next generation to love the Lord and His Word and faithfully teach our children simple biblical truths.
Kathleen Ahn
Pre-K & Kindergarten Ministry Director
Kathleen (Ara) Ahn was born in New York, raised in Paraguay, and eventually moved to the Northern Virginia area in High School. She attended James Madison University (JMU) and received a Bachelors in Hospitality & Tourism Management. She was blessed to meet and marry her husband, Phillip, at Cornerstone. Together they have two children — Isaiah and Addison. As Cornerstone’s Pre-K & Kindergarten Ministry Director, Kathleen’s prayer for the children is that they will come to know and love their heavenly Father.
Michelle Hwang
Toddler Ministry Director
Michelle Hwang was born and raised in Fairfax, Virginia. She attended Virginia Tech and received a Bachelors in Human Development. She is married to her husband Abe, and they have two children Micah and Adeline. As Cornerstone’s Nursery Director, Michelle hopes to lay a solid foundation of truth in the youngest of children at the church, so they may one day accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.
Joohye Shin
Pre-K & Kindergarten Ministry Director
Mrs. Joohye Shin is a graduate of Kosin University and has been in charge of the Kindergarten ministry since she was a university student. She has been trained at Students For Christ for many years. Later she became the Director of Nursery and Comprehensive School for Children, where she has shared the Gospel to children — endeavoring to restore the gospel to children who are hurt by worldly standards and values. After marrying Pastor Ki-hwan Kim, they came to the U.S. in 2010 and served Korean schools in Lynchburg for many years. Joohye and Pastor Kim are proud parents of four: Yewon, WonJoon, HyunJoon, and Lily.