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APNTS president returns to Korea Nazarene University
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The Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary Board of Trustees announced current APNTS President Im, Seung An was elected the seventh president of Korea Nazarene University. He assumed the new role on February 16.
Effective February 17, APNTS Board of Trustees Chairman Kafoa Muaror assumed the role of interim president of APNTS. Muaror, with the approval of the Board of Trustees, appointed Shionel Blas Gesite as officer in charge, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the school. These interim assignments will remain in place until the Board of Trustees holds its next meeting in March and the search for a new president is completed.
Im has served KNU in several capacities in the past, including president (2005 to 2012), vice president, director of the University Development Office, dean of the theological seminary, academic dean, director of the Planning Office, chaplain, professor, and lecturer.
The Asia-Pacific Region would like to extend sincere appreciation to Im for his dedicated service to APNTS.