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This study explores pastoral leadership based on public theology in order to address the current issue of declining church membership in South Korea, particularly among young generations. Korean church, which is rooted in authoritarian leadership based on collectivism, is struggling to adapt to the cultural changes of modern society, which are centered on individualism and anti-authoritarianism. Based on Hofstede and Schwartz's cultural framework, this study theoretically analyzes the influence of various cultural dimensions and elements in Korea on traditional pastoral leadership. Additionally, through empirical research on famous two Korean pastors Yonggi Cho and Samhwan Kim, it explores the strengths and limitations of charismatic and authoritarian leadership models. This study proposes a new leadership model grounded in public theology to overcome the decline of the church. This model emphasizes decentralized and inclusive leadership, authentic charismatic leadership, and contextualized adaptive leadership. This integrated model aims to promote church growth and pastoral based on public theology for the Korean church in the Korean society.