On December 28, 2025 an Ordination Service was held at the Joyful Church of New York, located in Fresh Meadows, Queens, NYC, NY, to ordain a new Ruling Elder, Dr. Jong Wook Kim. Many nearby NEP ministers participated in the service (see photo below). Dr. Kim is a practicing dentist and has shared his dentistry skills on missionary trips sponsored by the Joyful Church.
front (l-r) Elder Ju Hyeok Ryu, Mrs. Hong Suk Kim, Mrs. Jong Wook Kim, Elder Jong Wook Kim, Rev. Hong Suk Kim, Pastor, Rev. Dr. J.I. Pang, Rev. Chang In Kim. rear (l-r) Rev. Andy Bang, Rev. Abraham Kim, Rev. Paul Yoo, Rev. Kwangsun Kim, Rev. Daniel Rhee, Rev. GJ Gerard, Rev. D.I. Hwang, Rev. Young Su Park, Rev. In Sik Kim