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Peter Sung (born August 6, 1973) is a South Korea–born American executive coach, psychologist, author, and former church planter and denominational leader.[1] He is the founder of Securebase, a coaching, consulting, and speaking organization. Sung works with leaders and organizations across the United States, specializing in leadership effectiveness, organizational health, and applied psychology.

Early life and education

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Peter Sung was born in Seoul, South Korea, on August 6, 1973. He immigrated to the United States with his family on August 16, 1981, and was raised in New York City. He attended Stuyvesant High School in Manhattan.[citation needed]

Sung earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, with a concentration in Shakespeare, from the University of Michigan. He later received a Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Education in Performance and Organizational Psychology from the University of Western States. He is also a certified Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coaching Federation.[1]

Career

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Sung began his career in ministry as a church planter and later served as a denominational executive. His work in these roles focused on leadership development, organizational strategy, and church health.

He subsequently transitioned into executive coaching and consulting, working with leaders and organizations across a range of sectors. Sung is known for integrating psychological research, systems theory, and leadership practice in his work. He frequently travels to work on-site with clients, emphasizing contextualized insight and relational engagement.

Securebase

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Sung is the founder of Securebase, a coaching, consulting, and speaking organization. Through Securebase, he provides advisory services to leaders and organizations, particularly those navigating transition, complexity, or organizational challenges. His work often focuses on increasing clarity, strengthening leadership capacity, and addressing systemic issues within organizations.[2]

Writing

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Sung is the author of multiple books, including The Post-Church Church, which examines the state of the American church in the context of major cultural and societal shifts, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the murder of George Floyd, and the political climate surrounding the rise of Donald Trump.[3]

His writing and speaking often explore the intersection of leadership, psychology, and faith, with an emphasis on helping leaders foster healthier, more resilient organizations.[citation needed]

References

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  1. 1 2 "Peter Sung". Pacific Northwest Conference. Retrieved 2026-03-24.[dead link]
  2. "About". www.securebase.cc. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
  3. "The Post-Church Church". Archived from the original on 2025-07-10. Retrieved 2026-03-24.