Posts by Ben Shin

Ben Shin

Benjamin C. Shin has served in the ministry as a pastor, parachurch leader and professor for more than 20 years. He is a graduate of UCLA, Talbot School of Theology and Dallas Theological Seminary. He enjoys reading, music, sports (especially the UCLA Bruins) and spending time with people. His vision and passion includes mentoring leaders, rebuilding churches and teaching the Word of God. He is married to his bride, Jen, and has two wonderful boys named Adam and Zachary. He currently serves as Associate Professor of Bible Exposition and Director of the Asian-American Ministry track for the Doctor of Ministry at Talbot School of Theology in La Mirada, Calif.

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The Good Book Blog
An Appreciation For Our Pastors
Ben Shin — January 26, 2026
“Pastor, I know I never said anything over the last ten years that you served as our pastor, but I just wanted to let you know that I really...
Talbot Magazine
Faculty Profile: Winter 2026
Jamin Goggin (Associate Professor of Christian Ministry and Leadership)
Ben Shin — January 22, 2026
Jamin Goggin (B.A. ’03, M.A. ’08, M.A. ’08), one of the newest additions to Talbot’s faculty, is a pastor, author, and theologian whose work is...
Talbot Magazine
Alumni Profile: Winter 2026
David Fandey (M.Div. ‘93), lead pastor of the fields
Ben Shin — January 22, 2026
David Fandey is the lead pastor of The Fields, which he planted in 2003 in Carlsbad, California (thefieldschurch.org). He and his wife, Wilma, grew...
The Good Book Blog
A Tribute to Dr. Mick Boersma: A Man Who Loved Greatly
Ben Shin — December 01, 2025
Dr. Mick Boersma was a man who loved greatly and who was greatly loved by all. Mick was born on September 2, 1948, and passed into glory to be with...
Talbot Magazine
Faculty Profile: Summer 2025
Clinton E. Arnold
Ben Shin — June 25, 2025
Clint Arnold (B.A. ’80; M.Div. ’83) is the former dean of Talbot (2012–2022) and the past president of the Evangelical Theological Society (2011)....
Talbot Magazine
Alumni Profile: Summer 2025
Terrance Shay (M.Div., ‘10), Family Pastor at First Chinese Baptist Church
Ben Shin — June 25, 2025
Terrence Shay graduated from Talbot in 2010 with a M.Div. in Evangelism and Discipleship. He is looking forward to celebrating his 25th wedding...
Talbot Magazine
Alumni Profile: Winter 2024
Gary Osmundsen (M.A. ‘06), Philosophy Professor at GCU
Ben Shin — January 08, 2025
Dr. Gary Osmundsen (M.A. ’06) grew up in a loving home but felt spiritually empty, until a life-changing encounter with Christ that eventually led...
Talbot Magazine
How to Navigate Conversations About Sexual Identity
What Every Pastor Needs to Know
Ben Shin — January 08, 2025
How can pastors better care for people in their churches who are wrestling with complex questions about sexuality and gender? Increasingly,...
Talbot Magazine
Faculty Profile: Summer 2024
Mark Saucy (Professor of Theology)
Ben Shin — June 12, 2024
This issue’s faculty interview is with Dr. Mark Saucy (B.A. ’80, M.Div. ’84), a beloved theology professor at Talbot School of Theology . He has...
Talbot Magazine
Alumni Profile: Summer 2024
John Kwak (M.A. ‘04), Seminary Professor and Businessman
Ben Shin — June 12, 2024
Dr. John Kwak has spent the past 26 years in various leadership roles, including as a campus ministry staff worker with InterVarsity, pastor at...
Talbot Magazine
Four Reasons the Church Still Needs the Seminary Today
Ben Shin — December 18, 2023
Does the local church need the institution of a seminary? Many today would say “no.” The reasons that they may cite is cost of tuition,...
Talbot Magazine
Alumni Profile: Winter 2023
Brian Howard (M.A. ‘07), President of Acts 29
Ben Shin — December 18, 2023
Brian Howard (M.A. ’07) has over 20 years of leadership experience as a leadership coach, nonprofit executive, church planter, lead pastor and...
Talbot Magazine
Faculty Profile: Orbelina Eguizabal
Professor of Christian Higher Education
Ben Shin — June 28, 2023
Orbelina Eguizabal spent 20 years teaching Christian education and serving in administrative roles at Central American Theological Seminary...
Talbot Magazine
Alumni Profile: Spring 2023
Kelly Larson (M.A. ‘08)
Ben Shin — June 28, 2023
Dr. Kelly Larson (M.A. ’08) serves as the lead pastor of Bishop Creek Community Church in Bishop, California. He received his doctorate in...
Talbot Magazine
Tribute to Dr. Walt Russell
Ben Shin — December 14, 2022
Dr. Walter Bo Russell, a longtime professor of Biola exposition who influenced thousands of students through his teaching and mentorship, passed...
Talbot Magazine
Some Things Never Change
Talbot’s Faithfulness & Commitment to the Word of God Over the Years
Ben Shin — December 14, 2022
In a day and age where things are changing frequently and rapidly, it is comforting to know that some things never change. One of those things is...
Talbot Magazine
Pastoring on Both Sides of the Pacific
Meet 10 Talbot Alumni Serving the Korean Church
Ben Shin — June 24, 2022
Talbot School of Theology has a long and rich partnership with Korean and Korean American students over its 70-year history. With the rapid spread...
Talbot Magazine
Faculty Profile: Fall 2021
Eddie Byun
Ben Shin — December 06, 2021
Dr. Eddie Byun, head of Talbot’s Doctor of Ministry program, is the author of a number of books, including the award-winning Justice Awakening,...
Talbot Magazine
Alumni Profile: Fall 2021
Daniel Jansson
Ben Shin — December 06, 2021
Daniel Jansson (M.Div. ’13), the lead pastor of Imago Dei Church in Downey, California, has a passion for life-on-life discipleship and setting...
The Good Book Blog
Why an Asian American Doctor of Ministry Program?
Ben Shin — September 13, 2021
I am very excited to be a part of Talbot School of Theology’s Asian American Ministry Doctor of Ministry track. Students self-study for most of the...
Talbot Magazine
Alumni Profile: Summer 2021
Steve Bang Lee
Ben Shin — June 16, 2021
I first met Steve Bang Lee and his wife Angela at a new student reception for Talbot in 2008. They were dating at the time. As my wife and I sat...
The Good Book Blog
Why a Fully Online M.Div. Makes Sense Now
Ben Shin — April 14, 2021
The world-wide pandemic of 2020-2021 certainly hindered mainstream living at many levels including work, recreation, social gatherings and the...
Talbot Magazine
Shelf Life
Recent publications from our very own Talbot Faculty.
Greg Ganssle, James Petitfils, Walt Russell, Ben Shin, Sheryl Silzer — November 13, 2017
"Mos Christianorum;" "Sustainable Church;" "Tapestry of Grace;" "Our Deepest Desires"
The Good Book Blog
Let's Appreciate Our Pastors!
Ben Shin — September 17, 2014
Whether you know it or not, pastors in the church work very hard. They do a lot of things publicly like preaching, teaching, visitation, and leading; but they also do quite a bit behind the scenes like counseling, studying, planning, and praying. Unfortunately, for many pastors, it has become a thankless job. For this reason alone, it would be important for you to celebrate this upcoming October because it is Clergy Appreciation month.
The Good Book Blog
You’re Giving a Toast, Not Making a Roast!
Ben Shin — July 14, 2014
It’s wedding season and there are many ways to celebrate on that special day for the bride and the groom. One of the best ways to celebrate this occasion is through the traditional toast that is given during the wedding reception. However, I’ve recently seen that what should typically be one of the high points of the reception just flops miserably... This is not what we should do to the bride or groom! I’d like to offer a few suggestions in this blog of what not to do in a toast and then what one should do in order to make the celebration a wonderful and meaningful one.