The Korean Presbyterian Church is a small Australian nonprofit religious organisation affiliated with the Presbyterian tradition. It primarily serves Korean-speaking communities and wider congregants in Australia through preaching, teaching, and pastoral care. Registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC), it operates under the Australian Business Number (ABN) 56669258494RR0001.

Overview

The Korean Presbyterian Church focuses on Christian ministry activities rooted in Presbyterian and Reformed evangelical theology. Its charitable work includes spiritual guidance and community support for adults ranging broadly from young adults to seniors. The church’s programs are designed to promote faith education and pastoral care both within the Korean-Australian community and the broader society[2][1].

Affiliation and Context

While the Korean Presbyterian Church serves specific ethnic and linguistic communities, it is part of the wider Presbyterian heritage in Australia. The Presbyterian Church of Australia, established in 1901, represents the main Presbyterian denomination in the country and encompasses a large network of congregations with Reformed theological orientation and Presbyterian polity[4]. Although the Korean Presbyterian Church is a distinct entity, it reflects the theological and structural characteristics common to Presbyterianism in Australia.

Locations and Heritage

One known congregation, the Korean Presbyterian Church in Concord, New South Wales, operates within the Sydney metropolitan area. Specific historical details about the foundation and establishment of this church location are limited. It is not listed among the congregations of the mainstream Presbyterian Church of Australia but functions independently or as part of a Korean presbytery[3].

Charitable Status and Community Role

The Korean Presbyterian Church is registered as a charity with the ACNC, highlighting its nonprofit status and commitment to community service. Its charitable activities extend beyond worship to include educational programs and pastoral care that benefit adults of diverse ages. It plays a role in catering to the spiritual and cultural needs of Korean Australians within the broader multicultural landscape of Australian Christianity[1][2].

This article summarizes the key aspects of the Korean Presbyterian Church as a nonprofit religious organization in Australia, emphasizing its mission, community service, and place within the Presbyterian tradition.

[1] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/d37605d2-6397-eb11-b1ac-000d3acc290b/profile [2] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/acf9eeec-38af-e811-a962-000d3ad24a0d [3] https://www.churchesaustralia.org/list-of-churches/denominations/presbyterian-reformed-and-other/directory/6504-korean-presbyterian-church [4] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presbyterian_Church_of_Australia [5] https://www.nationalredress.gov.au/institutions/siloam-korean-presbyterian-church