Dr. John C. Kim was the visionary founder of the Jesus Awakening Movement for America (JAMA) and the Global Leadership Development Institute (GLDI). He served as Professor Emeritus of International Business and Management at California State University, Monterey Bay, and previously as a Distinguished Professor at the University of Alaska, Anchorage, where he received the university’s highest honor—the Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence.

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Over his distinguished academic career spanning four decades, Dr. Kim taught at numerous institutions, including Pepperdine University, and served as a Special Assistant to the governors of Alaska. Beyond the classroom, he was a passionate speaker who inspired hundreds of thousands of young people in the U.S. and around the world. His life’s mission was to call Christians to pray for spiritual awakening and healing in America and to raise up a new generation of Christ-centered leaders.

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Dr. Kim was called home to the Lord on March 10, 2024. He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Sarah, the love of his life, their two children, Sharon (married to Edward) and Paul (married to Jenny), and their five cherished grandchildren: Mark, Grace, Noelle, Lucy, and John. His legacy of faith, leadership, and love continues to impact countless lives.