College Collective

Martin met his wife, Viviana, at their home church in Buenos Aires, Argentina. They have two children.

Martin was born and raised in Argentina as the son of Korean immigrants and graduated from Seminario Internacional Teologico Bautista (B.A) and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (M.Div.).

Before coming on staff as the College Minister, Martin served as an Associate Pastor at Iglesia Presbiteriana Betel en Argentina, where he served as a Young Adults Pastor, Mission Pastor and Congregational Life Pastor. During his time in the Chicago suburbs, Martin preached in Spanish, English and Korean, while serving at Korean Church of Chicago and The Orchard Evangelical Free Church.

For fun Martin likes to grill argentinean style "asado", play futbol (soccer) and spending time with his children.

Mary Allen works closely with the College Ministry (Martin Shin) and CHBC en Espanol (Gaby Correa).

Having originally been born and raised in Venezuela, Mary came to the USA in 1994, and moved from Florida to Pittsboro, NC 23 years ago. She and her daughter Kendra started attending CHBC in 2005.

Mary enjoys working in her garden, reading and volunteering.

Elias is originally from Marietta, GA, but recently moved to Chapel Hill, NC, after graduating from UNC-Chapel Hill in May 2023 with a degree in Biology. Currently, he is working as a Research Assistant in the Cardiology Department of the UNC School of Medicine while applying to medical school. Elias has attended CHBC ever since he was a college freshman, and he has thoroughly enjoyed his experience being a part of the church community. He eagerly looks forward to intentionally serving the college ministry and church as a whole.