Dr. Kwan-Hae Chi is the founder of HSD.  As a spiritual caregiver & pastoral theologian with Christian, Neo-Confucian, and Buddhist spiritual backgrounds, Dr. Chi has enjoyed doing pastoral/spiritual care for over 28 years in various settings. These settings include hospitals, counseling centers, retired communities, as well as parishes. Dr. Chi is currently doing his specialized ministry in Jones Creek, Georgia, and he covers areas of pastoral care, counseling, divine therapy, spiritual formation/direction, education, and contemplative prayer  for the individuals, couples, families, and groups both in Korean and English languages.

Education
Doctor of Theology (Th.D.) in Pastoral Counseling, School of Theology, Emory University.
Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Harvard Divinity School, Harvard University.
Master of Arts in Religious Education (M.A.R.E.), School of Theology at Claremont.
B.A. in Theology, Yonsei University, Seoul Korea.
B.A. in Fine Arts, Hongik University, Seoul Korea.

Training
Resident Psychotherapist, GAPC, Atlanta GA.
Resident Chaplain, Hermann Hospital, Houston TX (4 units of CPE).
Resident Chaplain, Methodist Hospital, Houston TX (4 units of CPE)
Intern Chaplain, Heavenwood-Heritage Heights, Concord NH (1 unit of CPE)

Parish Ministry
Seoul Bokeum Church, Seoul Korea
Open Community Korean UCC, Atlanta GA
HSD Mustard Seed Church, Johns Creek GA (Current)

Ordination
Ordained Minster in the United Church of Christ, South East Conference