Rev. Chengguang (Joshua) Jin

Founding Pastor, Gospel Mission Alliance Church


Calling and Vision

Pastor Joshua Jin is called to expand God’s Kingdom by leading a church-planting team to continually experience His guidance and provision. His desire is to help both the team and congregation grow in faith, so they can share the Gospel more effectively and become passionate, mature Christians who live out the apostolic mission.

He firmly believes that only through a genuine relationship with God can a person’s life be truly transformed. Pastor Jin places a strong emphasis on family renewal and unity. Through one-on-one discipleship, he leads brothers and sisters to follow Christ more deeply, becoming believers who influence their communities and future generations.


Ministry Experience

  • 2022 – Present: Founding Pastor, Gospel Mission Alliance Church (C&MA licensed church planter since January 2023)

  • 2020 – 2021: Plano Chinese Alliance Church

  • 2017 – 2019: Shanghai House Church

  • 2005 – 2016: Beijing House Church


Professional Experience

  • 2008 – 2019: BASF China

  • 2005 – 2008: General Electric (GE) China

  • 1999 – 2005: Korean Enterprise


Education

  • 2023 – Present: Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.), Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (MBTS)

  • 2019 – 2022: Master of Theology, Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS)

  • 1995 – 1999: Bachelor’s Degree, Yanbian University of Science and Technology (YUST)

    • Accepted Christ in 1996 while studying at YUST


Family

Pastor Joshua is married to Ruth, who holds a Master of Divinity (M.Div.).
They are blessed with two sons — Samuel and Daniel.