With the development of global migration, mission fields are shifting from reaching out to reaching in. Various ethnic groups immigrate to countries traditionally regarded as the sending agents of the church. This article will examine the role that the Korean American Church (KAC) can play in Ethnic Minority Missions (EMM) and how to change the current attitude of Korean Americans toward other ethnic groups through short-term missions. Also, this article will provide insight concerning the Korean American church's need for building relationships with other ethnic groups in order to reach out to them effectively.
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