A Life Called to Korea
The Calling
At 13 years old, Bill Ray Majors surrendered his life to missions — a commitment that would shape every decade to follow.
Arrival in Korea
Bill arrived in Korea at age 21, beginning what would become a 40+ year journey of ministry, community building, and cross-cultural service in Seoul.
Marriage to Ja-kyung (Niki)
October 31, 1987 — A single missionary living at an orphanage, Bill had been challenged by a visiting American dental missionary, Dr. Dick Nieusma, with a simple question: “Have you ever thought about marrying your friend?” Two weeks of prayer in the rice fields behind the orphanage led to a proposal — on a mountain side, in the rain, with Niki sitting on the hood of the car. Her father gave one condition: you must live in Korea the rest of your life. Bill agreed. They were married on October 31, 1987. Halloween in the West — but in Korea that day, it was simply a beautiful Saturday afternoon.
CrossCulture Community Begins
Foreigners visiting, working, and studying in Korea began gathering as CrossCulture Community — a movement that continues to grow across Asia.
Foundation Established
CrossCulture Community Foundation registered as a 501(c)3 non-profit in Texas — creating a formal structure for receiving tax-deductible donations.
Korea UNA (Unincorporated Non-Profit Association) Formed
크로스컬처 커뮤니티 (CrossCulture Community) established in Seoul, providing legal standing for on-the-ground ministry operations in Korea.