Dr. Sung Kwon serves as Associate Professor of Leadership and Director of the M.A. Leadership program in the Social Innovation concentration at Andrews University. An ordained minister of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, he has dedicated more than two decades to leadership in community service, higher education, and ministry. Dr. Kwon studied Business Administration and Theology at Washington Adventist University, earned a Master of Public Administration from Wright State University, completed Executive Education at Harvard Business School as a Milton Murray Fellow, and received both a Ph.D. in Leadership from Andrews University and a Doctor of Ministry in Urban Ministry from the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary.

Before joining Andrews University, Dr. Kwon served for over 20 years as Executive Director of North American Division Adventist Community Services and previously led Good Neighbor House in Dayton, Ohio. He currently serves as a Chaplain (Major) and National Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council member for the Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary, while remaining active in leadership development, social innovation, community engagement, and faith-based service initiatives.

Did you know leadership is more than influence? It’s a calling to serve, reconcile, and advance God’s mission. The Leadership Track is meant to equip participants to lead with Christ-centered purpose by exploring leadership through the lenses of social innovation, entrepreneurship, cultural intelligence, and discipleship. Participants will discover practical strategies for addressing real-world challenges, fostering reconciliation across diverse communities, overcoming unconscious bias, and developing others through intentional mentorship.

Raising Hope: Ministry of Reconciliation through Social Innovation

Discover how social innovation can serve as a practical ministry of reconciliation in a divided world. This session explores biblical principles of restoration, healing, and community transformation while equipping participants with innovative approaches to address social challenges. Participants will learn how faith-based initiatives can foster reconciliation, strengthen relationships, and promote lasting change in diverse communities.

Location: Chautauqua A
Time: Sabbath, 9:00 AM

Social Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Learn how entrepreneurial thinking and social innovation can be combined to create sustainable solutions for community challenges. This interactive session introduces key concepts, tools, and strategies for developing mission-driven initiatives that create both social impact and organizational effectiveness. Participants will leave with practical insights for turning ideas into meaningful action.

Location: Chautauqua A
Time: Sabbath, 2:00 PM

Managing Unconscious Bias through Cultural Intelligence

In an increasingly diverse world, effective leaders must recognize and manage unconscious bias while developing cultural intelligence. This workshop examines how hidden assumptions influence decision-making, relationships, and leadership effectiveness. Participants will gain practical tools to foster inclusion, build stronger intercultural relationships, and lead with greater awareness, empathy, and respect.

Location: Chautauqua A
Time: Sabbath, 3:15 PM

Leadership Development as Discipleship: Following Jesus, Forming Leaders

Jesus did not merely recruit followers—He developed leaders through discipleship. This session examines leadership development through the lens of Christ’s ministry, emphasizing character formation, spiritual growth, mentoring, and servant leadership. Participants will explore biblical models for nurturing disciple-leaders who influence others, advance God’s mission, and create lasting impact in their communities and organizations.

Location: Chautauqua A
Time: Sabbath, 4:30 PM