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The recent detention and prosecution of Chairman Lee Man-hee, the 95-year-old leader of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, has sparked intense scrutiny from international human rights and religious freedom organizations. Legal experts and sociologists worldwide are raising critical questions regarding South Korea’s adherence to global human rights standards and the principle of state neutrality. The Controversy Surrounding the Detention On June 24, 2026, South Korean authorities took Chairman Lee into custody on charges related to the Political Parties Act, followed by a formal indictment on June 30. Prosecutors allege that between July 2021 and January 2024, the church organized the enrollment of approximately 50,000 members into the ruling People Power Party (PPP) to influence internal primaries. However, the legal dispute does not center on party membership itself, but on whether coercion was involved. While prosecutors allege a forced campaign, Shincheonji Church maintains that all p...
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Bridging Hearts: Shincheonji Hosts Pastoral Fellowship Events in Gyeonggi and Daegu

Pastors from different churches are finding new grounds for unity, healing, and hope—through the Bible.


On June 21, 2025, Shincheonji Church of Jesus hosted two separate yet deeply connected fellowship events for pastors in South Korea. Though held in different regions with different names, both gatherings shared the same heart: bringing pastors together for honest dialogue, spiritual refreshment, and deeper understanding centered on the Word of God.

“Winners Club” Festival: A Healing Time for Pastors in Gyeonggi

Hosted by the John Tribe of Shincheonji in Gyeonggi Province, the Winners Club One-Heart Festival welcomed around 250 pastors to a vibrant and healing space themed “Connecting Heart to Heart.”
The event featured:

  • Special performances and traditional games

  • “Healing Zones” such as health checks, food stalls, and sermon-sharing spaces

  • Bible-based dialogue sessions encouraging fellowship and restoration

One participant shared, “It felt like going back to childhood. It’s been a while since I had such peace in my heart.”
Another said, “It was most meaningful to meet other pastors who share the same goal. I’ll definitely attend again.”

John Tribe leader Sung Chang-ho emphasized in his address,

“We have one God, one Jesus, and one Bible. As one family under God, let’s break down the walls and talk. Let’s become one in the Word.”


“We Are One Club” Open House: Encouraging Dialogue in Daegu

Meanwhile, in Daegu, the Thaddeus Tribe hosted the We Are One Club Open House at the Shincheonji Daegu Church, with about 50 pastors and theology students in attendance.

The event opened with beautiful musical performances and guided tours of the “HeeStory Exhibition Hall,” showcasing:

  • The church’s mission and history

  • Its peace and volunteer initiatives

  • The structure and depth of its Bible education system

A pastor commented,

“We realized we’re all trying to follow God. The organized teachings and joyful faith of young members were impressive.”

Thaddeus Tribe leader Kim Su-jin delivered a powerful message, highlighting Revelation 7 and 14, and shared,

“If we believe in Jesus, we must also believe in the Book of Revelation He promised.”


One Bible, One Goal: Unity Through Understanding

Though the names of the clubs were different—“Winners Club” in the north and “We Are One Club” in the south—the message was the same:
Let’s walk together, grow together, and lead our congregations with the truth of the Bible.

These events show that spiritual unity is not only possible but already happening—when the Bible becomes the center of fellowship.


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