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Danny Kwon

Danny Kwon, MDiv, ThM, PhD, is the Senior Director of Youth Ministry Content and Cross Cultural Initiatives for Rooted Ministry. Before Rooted, he served as the Youth and Family Pastor at Yuong Sang Church for 29 years. He has authored 4 books and is an adjunct professor at Eastern University. He has degrees from Westminster Seminary, Covenant Seminary, and Eastern University. He is married to Monica Kim, a licensed psychologist and Christian counselor, have three children, and live outside Philadelphia. Together with his wife, they are co-authors of their most recent book, Teenagers and Mental Health: A Handbook for Parents, Pastors, and Youth Leaders.

Not All Asian American Teenagers Are The Same

Danny Kwon | April 29, 2026

With any teenager, Asian American or otherwise, we should seek to know them for who they are. We should learn about their lives as we ultimately seek to share the gospel and disciple them in it.

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What Numbers Can Reveal: A Call to Remember Outreach in Youth Ministry

Danny Kwon | February 9, 2026

It is great relief that growth in ministry is ultimately dependent on God, while our calling in ministry is simply to be faithful.

“Earn the Right” with Parents (and Teenagers)

Danny Kwon | July 30, 2025

Building deep relationships with teenagers is always best done by understanding, including, and partnering with their parents.

When a Parent Runs Low On Energy

Danny Kwon | July 24, 2025

I could come to Jesus again and again, when my fatigue had me failing as a father, and I would be forgiven.

Valuing Women in Youth Ministry

Danny Kwon | March 10, 2025

The gospel redeems and transforms all of us to be used by God in all our diversity as members of the body of Christ.

Serving Teenagers from Immigrant Families

Danny Kwon | January 27, 2025

Our Savior calls us to love all our neighbors, whatever their culture and wherever their native home.