Our Story

Galilee Baptist Church was originally founded on February 27, 2005 as Berkland Baptist Church (BBC)-Kangbuk Chapel as part of the Korea Baptist Convention (기독교한국침례회). BBC, a member of the Southern Baptist Convention in the United States, was founded on March 1, 1981 by Pastor Paul Kim and Dr. Rebekah Kim in northern California. On March 6, 2011, BBC-Kangbuk Chapel was renamed Galilee Baptist Church.

Our church seeks to share Jesus Christ as the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6) through complete obedience to His Great Commandment to love God and love our neighbor (Matthew 22:37-39), and His Great Commission to make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19-20).

In September 2024, we received God’s calling to begin an English-language ministry for English-speaking college and graduate students and the international community in Seoul. We are so excited for this new chapter in our church history. Whether you are new to Christianity or looking for a spiritual home in Seoul, we welcome you! Come worship and fellowship together with us!