Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Publications
Research & Academic Interests
Current Vision
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Sang Teug Lee

Sang Teug Lee

Taekwondo Missionary
Pocheon

Summary

Entrepreneurial and mission-driven leader with a proven record of founding and growing innovative ministries, educational programs, and business ventures. Skilled in strategic planning, cross-cultural leadership, and team development, with experience launching new organizations and expanding global networks. Combines creativity and business acumen with a passion for evangelism, discipleship, and community transformation. Adept at bridging ministry and enterprise to create sustainable impact and long-term growth.

Overview

48
48
years of professional experience
21
21
Certifications

Work History

Founder & Director

International Taekwondo Instructor School (ITIS)
01.2003 - Current
  • Developed a 6-month intensive instructor-missionary program
  • Curriculum included Taekwondo (Poomsae, Sparring, Self-defense, Demonstration), Theology (OT, NT, Evangelism, Worldview, Anthropology), Health & Science (Nutrition, Chiropractic, First Aid), and Leadership &Practical Skills (Computer Literacy, Leadership, Global Vision, and Motor Vehicle Program (driving lessons, vehicle maintenance, and exposure to car repair centers)
  • Conducted 6 full training cohorts (classes held Mon–Sat, 22:00–02:00)
  • Trained and dispatched missionary-instructors to multiple nations

Founder & President

World Taekwondo Mission Federation (WTMF)
01.2002 - Current
  • Registered WTMF as a non-profit corporation (2002)
  • Established a global framework for Taekwondo-based missions, training instructors to serve as missionaries in 10+ countries

Missionary & Founder

David Taekwondo Gym (Philippines)
01.1990 - Current
  • Founded “David Taekwondo Gym” in Manila (1990), enrolling ~1,000 students within 3 years
  • Evangelized and discipled students; over 750 accepted Christ, leading to the establishment of Philadelphia Center Church
  • Conducted missionary work, leadership training, and Taekwondo-based evangelism

Founder & Director

David Taekwondo Gym
01.1983 - 06.1989
  • Established and managed a Taekwondo academy, integrating martial arts training with Christian values
  • Oversaw student development, curriculum design, and community outreach

Commissioned Officer

Republic of Korea, Army
09.1977 - 04.1982
  • Served as Platoon Leader, Company Commander, and Intelligence Officer in multiple divisions (25th Division, 63rd Division, 51st Military Police, etc.).
  • Oversaw leadership, operations, and intelligence functions in active military units.
  • Awarded multiple commendations, including recognition from Battalion, Regiment, Division Commanders, and U.S.–ROK Combined Forces Commanders.
  • Honorably discharged with the rank of Captain.
  • Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.
  • Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers.

Education

Doctor of Ministry - Christian Education

Grace College
Winona Lake, Indiana
05.2020

Doctor of Intercultural Studies -

Midwest University
Wentzville, Missouri
05.2019

Overseas Ministry Study Center (OMSC)
New Haven, Connecticut
07-1997

Christian Language School (CLSC)
Manila, Philippines
12-1990

Korea Army Academy
Gyeongsangbuk-do, Republic Of Korea
08-1977

Skills

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Project management

Team engagement

Structured teaching strategies

Discipleship training

Cultural adaptability

Community outreach

Evangelism support

Mission coordination

Problem-solving abilities

Analytical thinking

Certification

Daeshin Presbyterian Church General Assembly Theological Seminary, Anyang, Korea

Publications

  • Keep My Commandments, Sang Deok – Based on five prayer requests and God’s responses at the calling to Taekwondo missions
  • The Kick of the Holy Spirit – A testimony of how the Holy Spirit worked in the mission field through Taekwondo evangelism
  • Wear the Golden Shoes – Reflection on 34 years of weekly evangelism; encouragement to receive the crown of joy promised to faithful witnesses
  • Missiology of Taekwondo – A theological and practical study on evangelism through Taekwondo training

Research & Academic Interests

  • Intercultural Studies & Global Missions
  • Missiology of Sports & Taekwondo Evangelism
  • Leadership Development in Cross-Cultural Contexts
  • Integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in Missionary Training
  • Theology of the Holy Spirit in Evangelism

Current Vision

  • To advance the mission of “Evangelism through Taekwondo” by integrating modern technologies such as AI and Machine Learning
  • To develop strategic models for sustainable cross-cultural ministry and global leadership through McCombs School of Business

Timeline

Founder & Director

International Taekwondo Instructor School (ITIS)
01.2003 - Current

Founder & President

World Taekwondo Mission Federation (WTMF)
01.2002 - Current

Missionary & Founder

David Taekwondo Gym (Philippines)
01.1990 - Current

Founder & Director

David Taekwondo Gym
01.1983 - 06.1989

Commissioned Officer

Republic of Korea, Army
09.1977 - 04.1982

Doctor of Ministry - Christian Education

Grace College

Doctor of Intercultural Studies -

Midwest University

Overseas Ministry Study Center (OMSC)

Christian Language School (CLSC)

Korea Army Academy
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