Hi friends! 안녕하세요! My name is Jessi Smith, and I am an independent missionary in South Korea.
Almost a decade ago, the Lord placed His heart for Korea in me and gave me a deep desire to see revival in this nation. Since then, I’ve been faithfully interceding, longing to see the Korean people encounter the Father’s heart and the next generation rise in identity, freedom, and zeal for the Lord.
In 2023, I came to Korea as a missionary with a friend in response to the Lord’s leading. After nine months of prayer and seeking direction, God clearly confirmed the call to return. With no job, income, or connections, He still made a supernatural way for us to go—and we said yes. Since then, we’ve become part of a Korean church community that feels like family. We’ve been deeply welcomed, and our calling has been affirmed. We’ve joined in intercession for the nation, helped pioneer international ministry, and grown in understanding of Korean culture and its history. We were also blessed to serve on a mission trip to Japan with our church, including time in a prayer room.
I believe Korea carries a priestly, Levitical calling and will be a lighthouse of God’s glory to the nations. God is moving powerfully in South Korea, and I believe the next generation is beginning to awaken. I sense the Lord raising up those who have said “yes” to His purpose here for a coming harvest. I’ve given my own yes, and this fall I will return to Korea on a student visa to study at ACTS International Seminary as a full-time undergraduate. I’ll major in Religion and Cultural Contents, focusing on the relationship between Christianity and Korean culture. I believe this will equip me deeply for ministry to the next generation. I will also serve as a leader in pioneering international ministry at my church. My core desire is to see the next generation encounter the Father’s heart and walk in true identity and freedom. I want to disciple and teach what real relationship with Jesus looks like and help others live from the secret place. I believe the Lord is zealous for His Korean Bride and is moving in a fresh way in this hour. It’s an honor to serve Korea as a pioneer, and I truly believe God is just getting started in what He will do in this nation. I’m grateful to be part of what He’s already doing.
As I step into this new season without a formal mission organization, I rely on support from those around me. I would deeply appreciate your prayers, and I invite you to prayerfully consider partnering with me financially as I continue ministry in Korea. Your support helps cover living expenses, food, transportation, and ministry travel as I serve the next generation.
I can’t wait to share all that God will do in this journey. Thank you so much!
Much Love and Blessings!
사랑해요 “For if you keep silent at this time, relief and deliverance will rise… and who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” — Esther 4:14
Jessi