Welcome to Ulster Worldly, a blog about the history of Presbyterianism. Many of these stories come from my own family, many others come from my own denomination.

Tim Hopper
Raleigh, NC


God’s Word and God’s Man

In this lecture, Joseph argues belief that the "Scriptures of the Old and New Testament" is "the Word of God, the only infallible rule of faith and practice" is essential and central to the work of a minister.   Read More

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Influence of the Clan upon Church Growth in Korea

This research paper analyzes the family structure and social organization on Korean village life in the mid-twentieth century. In particular, it examines "village family ties and their effect on church growth."   Read More

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Mission to Korea

Joe Hopper's memoir (published in 1999) recounting his thirty-eight years as a missionary to South Korea.   Read More

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Missionary Talks

Several outlines or manuscripts from a folder entitled "Missionary Talks".   Read More

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Protestant Reformation Leaders

Brief biographies of eight reformers: Peter Waldo, John Wyclif, John Huss, Savonarola, Erasmus, Martin Luther, Ulrich Zwingli, and Ignatius Loyola.   Read More

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