Dr. Daniel Hyunjig Lim

Dr. Daniel Hyunjig Lim had served KIS International School in Shenzhen, China for 6 years before joining Belhaven. He served as Principal of the school where students and teachers came from over 20 countries around the world. After more than 20 years of service in the education field, he decided to embark on a new journey to help next generation to grow as a transformational leader.

The Life I Wish To Live

To Be a Blessing to Others (Genesis 12:2)

Whom To Serve

Dr. Daniel Lim serves all the students for undergraduate and graduate online programs.

Education

Dr. Daniel Lim earned his BA in English Education & MA in English Education with concentration on Corpus Linguistics, and a doctorate in Transformational Leadership

His academic interests are:

• How servant leadership transforms people and organizations
• Key characteristics of servant leaders
• Why courage is most needed in Christian school leadership
• How to train students to think critically

Professional Experience

Leadership

• Principal, KIS International School in Shenzhen, China (2017-2023)
• Head of English Department, Dream School, Republic of Korea (2006-2017)
• Vice-Director of International Language Center, Mongolia (1998-2001)
• Company Commander of Republic of Korea Army (1995-1998)

Teaching & Education

• Evaluator for NEAT (National English Ability Test), National Project administered by the Ministry of Education (5 Years)
• EBS (Education Broadcasting System) Tutor for Teachers (9 Years)
• Lecturer, ACTS University, Republic of Korea (1 Year)
• English Teacher, Head of English Department, Dream School, Republic of Korea (12 Years)

Interpretation

• President of Calvin Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, USA
• President of Gordon College, Boston, USA
• Professor John Van Dyke (Dordt College, USA)
• President of FHI (Food for the Hungry International)

Speaking for conference

• Keynote Speaker for 5^th CAMPUS+ China Summit (Conference for heads of international schools in China) Topic: Survive and Thrive: Strategies for Small/Medium Sized Schools in the Competitive and Challenging Environments
• Speaker for Professional Development for teachers in Korea