Divine Vision and Milestones

David Sohn

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In 1968, the author set God's plan for him to his own vision and 10 milestones to achieve his vision. After receiving a Master of Computer Engineering degree and a Doctoral Degree in Management, he founded and ran a company called International Computers & Telecom, Inc. (ICT) in the process of achieving his American Dream. ICT was awarded the Prime Contract to design and construct Incheon International Airport (IIA) in Korea for 10 years from 1992. ICT contributed to making IIA receive awards as the best international airports in the entire world. As the final milestone, and the culmination of the author's vision, he founded IGlobal University (IGU) in Virginia, U.S.A in 2008. IGU has offered bachelor's and master's programs in IT and business administration as its core programs with all the required certifications and accreditation awarded from the state and the federal government. IGU has been successfully graduating many students from over 50 countries including Korea through on-campus and online classes. The author was proud of himself because he had successfully achieved all of his 10 milestones by the time of his retirement from IGU in 2020. However, the author states that God commands the author to go to the ends of the earth and tell the world that he converted God's plan for him to his own lifetime vision and achieved his vision through 10 milestones." The author wishes to witness to the world that God has plans for all human beings.

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• Autobiography
• Biography

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• Publié par: iUniverse
• Date de parution: 30 mai 2023
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781663252777
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 1 Mo

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Divine Vision and Milestones
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DAVID SOHN
 
Divine Vision and Milestones
 
 
Copyright © 2023 David Sohn.
 
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ISBN: 978-1-6632-5278-4 (sc)
ISBN: 978-1-6632-5276-0 (hc)
ISBN: 978-1-6632-5277-7 (e)
 
Library of Congress Control Number: 2023908110
 
 
 
iUniverse rev. date: 05/12/2023
 
 
 
 
 

Contents
Letters of Recommendation
Preface
Chapter 1       Importance of Purpose, Plan, and Milestones
1.1 Driving Routes Using GPS Navigation System
1.2 The Importance of Applying Purpose, Plan, and Milestones
1.3 My Lifetime PPM
Chapter 2       God’s Purpose, Plan, and Milestones for the Universe
2.1 God’s Purpose and Plan for the Universe
2.2 God’s Milestones for Fulfilling His Plan for the Universe
Chapter 3       God’s Purpose, Plan, and Milestones for All Mankind
3.1 God’s Purpose for All Mankind
3.2 God’s Plan for All Mankind
3.3 God’s Plan and Guidance for Our Humanity
3.4 Free Will Given to Us by God’s Grace
Chapter 4       God’s Purpose, Plan, and Milestones for Me
Chapter 5       Ten Milestones to Achieving God’s Plan for Me
5.1 Milestone 1
5.2 Milestone 2
5.3 Milestone 3
5.4 Milestone 4
5.5 Milestone 5
5.6 Milestone 6
5.7 Milestone 7
Chapter 6       Milestone 8
6.1 Arrival in America as an F-1 Student
6.2 Master of Computer Engineering Degree Conferred
6.3 Job Offers from Computer Engineering Companies
6.4 Microprocessor-Based System Design Engineer
6.5 Minicomputer-Based System Designer
6.6 Foundation and Operations of International Computers & Telecom, Inc.
6.7 Graduation from the Owner/President Management Program at Harvard
6.8 ICT Awarded Prime Contract to Construct Incheon International Airport
6.9 US Eighth Army Contractor to Develop, Operate, Train, and Maintain Tactical Army Command and Control Information System
6.10 Establishment and Operation of Domestic Branches in Large Cities in the United States and Foreign Branches in Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Germany, and Tanzania
6.11 Recipient of the “Fastest Growing Small and Medium Business” Awards in the Eastern United States of America
6.12 Recipient of Many Awards from Public and Private Organizations
6.13 Hole-in-One Golf Shots in 2000 and 2012
6.14 The Korean-American Life Magazine and the Mainstream America Awards
6.16 Sale of International Computers & Telecom, Inc.
6.17 Emphasis on the Importance of Global Security After the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks
6.18 Retirement from Business in Pursuit of a Doctoral Degree
Chapter 7       Milestone 9
7.1 God’s Purposeful Detour for Me
7.2 Earning a Doctoral Degree: Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership
7.3 American Dream Achieved
Chapter 8       Milestone 10
8.1 God’s Plan for Me: My Lifetime Vision
8.2 Foundation and Operation of IGlobal University
8.3 IGlobal University Certified by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia
8.4 Founding Philosophy of IGlobal University
8.4.1 Operating Principles
8.4.2 Vision Statement
8.4.3 Mission Statement
8.4.4 Institutional Goals
8.4.5 Institutional Values
8.4.6 Core Values
8.4.7 Academic Objectives
8.5 Accreditation by ACICS, National Accreditor Certified by the US Department of Education
8.6 Academic Programs Approved by the US Department of Education
8.6.1 Master of Business Administration (MBA)
8.6.2 Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
8.6.3 Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT)
8.6.4 Master of Science in Cybersecurity (MSCS)
8.6.5 Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT)
8.6.6 CompTIA Certificate Programs
8.7 Certification to Admit International (F-1) Students
8.8 Admission of US Citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents to Student Aid Programs
8.9 Admission of Exchange Students under J-1 Program
8.10 Certification to Educate and Train Veterans, Service Members, and Qualified Family Members
8.11 Approval of Interstate Online Education Program
8.12 New Accreditation by National Accreditor
8.13 IGU Main Campus
8.14 Student of the Year Awards
8.15 Curricular Practical Training and Optional Practical Training Programs
8.16 Cultural Diversity Promotions
8.17 Publication of My Memoir Divine Milestones
8.18 Invitational Lectures
8.18.1 Speeches Delivered at Colleges and High Schools in Mongolia
8.18.2 Speeches Delivered at Colleges and High Schools in India
8.18.3 Speeches Delivered at Colleges and High Schools in Vietnam
8.18.4 Speeches Delivered at Colleges and High Schools in Jordan
8.18.5 Speeches Delivered at Colleges and High Schools in Israel
8.18.6 Speeches Delivered at Colleges and High Schools in Kazakhstan
8.19 Education and Graduation Ceremonies for Students from over Fifty Countries
8.20 Retirement from IGlobal University
Chapter 9       “Bear Witness to the Ends of the Earth”
9.1 The Definition of Indirect Mission
9.2 To Spread God’s Plan for All Mankind
9.2.1 My Worship at Global Mission Church in Washington
9.2.2 Pilgrimage
9.2.3 Meeting with Direct and Indirect Missionaries
9.2.4 Translation and Dissemination of My Memoir, Divine Vision and Milestones
9.2.5 Use of My Memoir as Textbooks for Business Administration and Christian Leadership
9.2.6 Domestic and Overseas Indirect Missionary Activities through Invitational Lectures
9.2.7 Indirect Missionary Work through the Sohn Fund
9.2.8 Leadership Scholarships Awarded to Christian Students
Chapter 10     Closing Words
10.1 God’s Plan and Milestones for Me Became My Lifetime Vision
10.2 Ten Milestones Set by God to Fulfill His Plan for Me
10.3 God’s Words That Guided Me to Fulfill God’s Purposes, Plans, and Milestones for Me
10.4 Summary and Conclusion
Epilogue
Letters of Recommendation

Rev. Dr. Daniel Lee
Founder of Global Mission Church
Senior Pastor of Global Mission Leadership Center
We all dream of comfortable success in a familiar place and in a familiar way. However, all successes that have left monumental traces in history are the result of serious challenges. So, in the end, we confess that this journey of challenges is God’s intervention and guidance. It is God’s milestone.
Although he was born in Korea, the United States was the field of Dr. Sohn’s challenge, and he was finally able to leave a good influence in his homeland and Southeast Asia. It shows the fruits of those who dream of education, business, construction, and management rather than military studies.
He is one of the witnesses who saw his challenging life as the senior pastor of the church he was attending when he was in the midst of building the bricks of his dreams.
He went beyond the limits of being a minority, challenged mainstream American society, was able to accomplish what seemed impossible, and finally left traces of a life that contributed to his homeland. And finally, as the president of the Global University that challenges cyberspace, he helped many young souls live with a global vision. I see in him a face that resembles Joseph, the man of faith testified in the Bible. Look at that dreamer!
“Joseph is a fruitful branch, a fruitful branch by a spring, whose branch has crossed the wall” (Genesis 49:22). He is a person who overcomes the barriers of limitations and bears fruit of good influence. It is because he took root in life by the fountain of eternity. I believe that Dr. Sohn was provided with such a fountain because of the companionship and prayers of his wise wife.
I sincerely hope that this milestone of God will become a textbook for the next generation and all dreamers who want to go beyond their limits and leave a positive impact on the journey of mankind. Now, looking at the post-Corona era and dreaming of a new history, I have no doubts that the lessons learned from this book will impress our lives for all of us who are starting a new normal daily challenge.
In the season of fruit in the late autumn of 2021
 

Young Geun Lee, PhD
Current Elder of Myung Ryun Central Church
Present Chair Professor, State University of New York Korea
Former Vice President of Incheon International Airport Corporation
Former Director of Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority
It was in the early 1990s, when I was drawing up a master plan for Incheon International Airport, that I met Chairman Sohn, who had succeeded in studying in the United States, dreaming the American dream. At that time, the US Fede