As a “third culture kid” born in South Korea, raised in Japan, and educated in an American-founded international school in Japan, Lee’s unique background and experience enrich her understanding and passion for preaching in the global church context. Her PhD focused on the theology of preaching in relation to biblical hermeneutics, preaching models, and postmodern philosophy.

Prior to coming to Fuller, Lee served in both monoethnic and multiethnic congregations in the Chicago area in the capacities of teaching pastor, college and young adults pastor, and children’s pastor. Her 12 years of pastoral experience also include preaching, teaching,  and directing initiatives for churches, parachurch organizations, and conferences around the world. She remains an active preacher and speaker worldwide.

Lee is the author of Preaching God’s Grand Drama: A Biblical-Theological Approach (Baker Academic, 2019). She is currently writing Rediscovering the Sacred Office of the Pastor (working title under contract with Fortress Press) that examines the homiletical life and theology of Greek Fathers to recover and resource “old” wisdom to guide and energize contemporary preachers. She has contributed to Trinity Journal, Restoration Quarterly, and Word and World. She is a member of the Academy of Homiletics, the American Academy of Religion, and the Society of Biblical Literature.