Dr. Jaewoo Jeong

Lecturer, Sabah Theological Seminary

Dr. Jaewoo Jeong currently serves as a full-time faculty member at Sabah Theological Seminary in Malaysia, where he has been teaching since 2018. 
He brings a rich blend of academic training and extensive cross-cultural ministry experience, having served among Hui Muslims in China and trained Chinese missionaries for several years. His ministry journey also includes Business as Mission work in Bahrain and pastoral service in the United States. Dr. Jeong holds a Ph.D. in Missiology from Concordia Theological Seminary and a Th.M. in Old Testament from Western Theological Seminary, reflecting his integrative approach to biblical studies and mission theology. His academic interests focus on worldview transformation, missional reading of Scripture, and cross-cultural engagement with Muslim and Chinese communities. Through both teaching and writing, he continues to equip future Christian leaders for faithful and contextually grounded mission.

Academic Background

• Th.M. in Old Testament (2023), Western Theological Seminary, Holland, Michigan, USA

•  Ph.D. in Missiology, Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA

• M.A. in Intercultural Studies (MAICS), Fuller Theological Seminary, USA

• M.Div., Hong Kong

• B.A. in Economics, Korea

Selected Publications / Research Works

• Jeong, Jaewoo. The Study of the Post-Conversion Worldview Allegiance Among Overseas Chinese Converts with a Special Reference to Ancestor Worship. Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing, 2024.
• Jeong, Jaewoo. Reading Proverbs 1:1–7 Missionally. Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing, 2024.
• Jeong, Jaewoo. “Theological Education of Korean Missionaries: Focusing on Sabah Theological Seminary.” In Commemorative Book for the 60th Anniversary of Korean Mission in Malaysia, compiled by the KMAM 60th Anniversary Editorial Committee, 335–352. Publishing House Chemtap, 2025.
• Jeong, Jaewoo. “Partnership with the Local Church and Mission Agencies from the Lutheran Perspective.” In Mission & Mission, edited by Steve K. Eom, 752–770. Seoul, Korea: East-West Center for Missions Research & Development, 2021.
• Jeong, Jaewoo. “Are There Still Unreached People Groups and Cross-Cultural Missions? (With Special Reference to the Malay).” Korean Journal of Frontier Missions 121, no. 6 (November–December 2025): 42–58.
• Jeong, Jaewoo. “Reading Proverbs 1:1–7 Missionally.” Asia Missions Advance 89, no. 4 (Fall 2025): 1–14.
• Jeong, Jaewoo. “Chinese and Malays: Uncomfortable Neighbor.” Torch Trinity Center for Islamic Studies Journal 14, no. 2 (September 2021): 157–193.
• Jeong, Jaewoo. “Communicating with Muslims: The Hui in China.” Torch Trinity Center for Islamic Studies Journal 13, no. 1 (March 2020): 206–244.
• Jeong, Jaewoo. “A Study on the Worldview Allegiance after Conversion of Overseas Chinese in Malaysia.” Asian Missions Advance 63 (April 2019): 2–7.