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Uncle Chang-Hyun Cho's Early Life and Calling 0:00 Chapter 6. My uncle Chung Hyun Cho, an apostle to the government. My uncle Chung Hyun Cho grew up with strong roots in the Presbyterian church0:12 in Gwangju, South Korea. Since my grandparents served as elders, he was raised with faith at the forefront of family life. Uncle Cho, as I always called him, was their0:23 2nd son. Their 1st son, his elder brother, died as a teenager. His youngest brother also died of cancer. Thus, from an early age, my uncle's0:35 life carried both promise and the quiet weight of loss. Uncle Cho was a star student consistently at the top of his class. Even as a young man, he held an0:47 audacious dream to become president of South Korea. Believing that leadership required preparation on a global stage, he set his sights on the United States and was0:59 accepted to Harvard University. Despite the prestige, he chose instead to attend George Washington University to study public administration. His decision was more1:11 relational than strategic. The only real sense of community he had in America was with my parents in Washington DC and the church they attended. Separated from his1:22 family in Korea, he struggled with loneliness and desired the warmth of family and church. He was also practical. He knew that living in Cambridge, Massachusetts would be more1:34 expensive when he could just as well have room and board lined up with my parents. During those years, Uncle Cho lived with us in Silver Spring, Maryland in the same home where I1:46 attended Forest Grove Elementary School. In the evenings that he could join us for dinner, my mother prepared Korean meals for him. Those dinners were more than nourishment because1:57 they brought him a sense of comfort and belonging. Uncle Cho loved my parents deeply and attended their Baptist church. He looked to my dad as the older brother he never2:09 had. Even at that time, his leadership was evident, not in his ambition, but in his willingness to prioritize family and faith above all else.2:21 Uncle Cho pursued government studies because he believed leadership was part of his calling. After earning his doctoral degree in public administration, he married and began his2:33 academic career as a professor of public policy at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. Years later, his journey came full circle when he was appointed president of Hanyang2:45 University in Seoul, 1 of South Korea's most prestigious universities, ranking just behind Seoul National University and Yonsei University. Hanyang University2:57 also maintains international ties, including a branch in North Texas and a partnership with Emory University in Atlanta. During his presidency, I had the privilege3:09 of praying with him as he rededicated his life to Jesus. Even at the height of influence, he committed to being a man of prayer and quiet conviction.3:21 Eventually, uncle Cho stepped down as president and returned to the United States to resume teaching. While visiting my parents' home, he received a phone call in the middle of the night from3:33 South Korea's new president, Kim Dae jung, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate known for initiating dialogue with North Korea. The 2 men had grown up in the same city.From University President to Cabinet Minister 3:46 I want you to come and be part of my cabinet, president Kim told him. My uncle eagerly accepted the offer. South Korea's constitution only allows for a single 6 year3:57 presidential term, a safeguard established after a former president declared himself president for life and was later assassinated. When president Kim's term ended, the next4:09 president, Roh Moo hyun, asked uncle Cho to remain as a cabinet member. This was unprecedented. Uncle Cho became the 1st and only official to serve in the cabinet4:21 under 2 presidents from different administrations, a testament to his integrity, competence, and leadership. Following his government service, uncle Cho became a sought after consultant4:33 and public commentator. He appeared frequently in the media known for his articulate speech and flawless English. Today, he is retired, 90 years old, and living in South4:44 Korea. Many people say I resemble him, not only in appearance, but also in mannerisms and speech. My dream about my father and uncle Cho. Around 204:56 15, I had a prophetic dream in which I was sitting at a desk with a piece of paper in front of me. My father was standing to my right and uncle Cho was to my left. They both told me to5:08 write my name in Korean. The problem was that I didn't know how. I can't speak or write in Korean, although I was taught how to write my name when I was a little boy. Over the5:20 years, I'd completely forgotten the Korean alphabet. But in the dream, it felt crucial that I remember how to write my name because your identity is tied to your destiny. So IThe Prophetic Dream and Apostolic Mantles 5:32 picked up a pen in the dream and wrote my name in Korean letters. Then when I woke up, I knew by revelation how to write my name again. Granted, it's a simple name, but the meaning5:44 behind it in that dream was profound. I easily understood why my father was there with me. As a pastor and church planter, my dad represented an apostle in the church mountain of5:56 culture. Initially, I believed Uncle Cho represented my business calling, But now as I am running for governor of California, it has become unmistakably clear that uncle6:08 Cho represented an apostle in the government mountain. These were the 2 apostolic callings in my bloodline, and I knew I had received their mantles. Of course, I had this6:20 dream long before I was called to run for office. I had already been functioning as a church apostle and marketplace apostle for many years, and in this season, I am currently stepping into6:32 the apostolic function in the Government Mountain. I recently had the privilege of meeting with Uncle Cho on January 5th 20 26 to receive counsel and prayer6:44 as I continue this journey toward the governorship of California. His parting words to me were never give up. He sounded Churchillian as he made that statement.6:56 Indeed, I will never give up, not just in running for governor, but I will never give up fighting to see revival and reformation come to California. I feel like Jacob who7:07 wrestled with the angel and cried out, I will not let you go unless you bless me. Genesis 32 26. I also feel like John Knox who said, give meNever Give Up: A Resolve for Revival in California 7:19 Scotland or I die. In my own words, I am saying to God, transform California with historic revival or take me home to be with you. Thomas McCree, the life of7:31 John Knox, Edinburgh 18 12.In this video 0:00 Uncle Chang-Hyun Cho's Early Life and Calling3:41 From University President to Cabinet Minister5:28 The Prophetic Dream and Apostolic Mantles7:16 Never Give Up: A Resolve for Revival in California99.3K followers
Dr. Ché Ahn is the Senior Pastor of Harvest Rock Church in Pasadena, California, and President of Harvest International Ministry (HIM), an apostolic family of
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