Andrew

Director

Andrew York, originally from the United States and most recently Hawaii, brings over two decades of experience in global missions and ministry leadership. He served with Youth With A Mission (YWAM) in Kona, Hawaii for 21 years, working alongside churches, nonprofits, and mission organizations to equip and support those serving cross-culturally.

Andrew and his family now live in Seoul, South Korea, where he serves as Director at Footstool Missions Center. His passion is to strengthen partnerships, care for missionaries, and help mobilize the global Church to engage in God’s work across Asia, particularly on the Korean peninsula.

Andrew is married and the father of three children. As a family, they enjoy exploring new cultures, discovering the beauty of Asia, and finding great local coffee along the way. 

Juri

Finance Manager

Juri was born and raised in Korea until she graduated from middle school, and then she went off to Adelaide, South Australia where she attended high school at an Anglican girls’ school. She then earned a bachelor's degree in Media and Communications at the University of Sydney.

In 2005, Juri returned to Korea and started working at a company where she began a career in PR. She got married in 2009 to her husband, Joe. After working in the PR field for almost a decade, in 2017, after giving birth to her third child, she started working as finance manager for Footstool, hoping that it would give her an opportunity to pursue God's kingdom work, while also allowing her to raise her children.  

In 2023, Juri chased after a new dream of becoming a Pilates instructor, because she wanted to use these skills to serve missionaries at the Footstool Membercare Retreat. In 2024, she became an internationally certified Pilates instructor, and she currently coaches and helps various people to improve their physical health and well being. 

Jinhyang

Communications & Media Manager

Jinhyang was born and raised in Seoul, and graduated from Sookmyung Women's University with a major in Media and Information Studies. She began her career in public relations, managing communications and event planning for global IT companies. Jinhyang then moved to an international nonprofit, handling PR and advocacy campaigns for the UN convention and international development. Later, she expanded her expertise by leading innovative projects with government agencies, corporations, and nonprofits to empower youth and foster healthy organizational cultures.

Her journey with Footstool began as a volunteer, participating over several years at the Member Care Retreat, which eventually led to her official involvement. With a wide array of interests and skills, Jinhyang embraces her calling as a "booster"— adding energy and drive to God's Kingdom work.

A fan of Disney, Pixar, and musicals, Jinhyang enjoys exploring new things, learning, and connecting with people over good food—qualities that might make her seem extroverted. Yet, she is a true introvert at heart, finding joy in peaceful mornings, the soothing rhythm of baking, and tending to her plants.

Sol

Administrative Manager

Sol was born and raised in Paraguay as a missionary kid, growing up in a cross-cultural environment that shaped her heart for global missions and the wellbeing of those serving overseas. She later moved to the United States to study at Calvin University in Michigan, where she majored in International Development and Spanish. She went on to earn a master’s degree in International Cooperation from Seoul National University.

Early in her career, Sol worked in a group home for refugee youth in the United States. She later joined Youth With A Mission (YWAM) in Perth, Australia, where she completed a Discipleship Training School (DTS). During this time, she participated in outreach in Nepal and served among refugees on the island of Lesvos, Greece during the refugee crisis.

After moving to Korea, Sol gained experience in a variety of fields, including leading a team at a trading company, participating in corporate CSR/CSV initiatives, teaching English, and working on international cooperation projects by helping secure government grants.

Through her diverse experiences living and working across cultures, Sol has developed a deep passion for caring for missionaries and supporting their holistic wellbeing. She hopes to contribute to creating spaces where missionaries can find rest, encouragement, and renewal.


Sol recently married her husband, Stephen, and they now live in Korea. In her free time, she enjoys doing puzzles, Latin dancing, and has recently started learning to bake.