"Running Together, Living Together": Shincheonji Couple Found the True Meaning of Partnership on the Football Pitch

In celebration of "Married Couples' Day" in South Korea (May 21st), a unique love story from the Matthias Tribe Daejeon Church of Shincheonji is shedding light on what it truly means to walk through life as a team. For this particular husband and wife, the secrets to a harmonious marriage weren't found in a textbook, but rather on the football pitch and through their shared spiritual journey. A Match Made on the Pitch The couple's story began where they both feel most at home: the football field. The husband (referred to as A), a former professional football player in Thailand, returned to South Korea for injury treatment and tryouts. It was at a local football gathering in Daejeon that he met his future wife (B). While B had been practicing her faith at the Shincheonji Daejeon Church since 2006, A naturally joined her in 2015 after learning the Bible's teachings. For both, the Word-centered faith—which strictly emphasizes love and harmony—became the bedrock ...

Shincheonji Silver Taekwondo Team Triumphs with Overall Victory at National Championship

Gold and Silver Medals Lead to Overall Victory

The Shincheonji Church of Jesus Silver Taekwondo Team achieved an impressive overall victory at the 2025 Korea Silver Taekwondo Association National Championship, held on September 13 at the Bandabi Sports Center in Dongducheon.

With outstanding performances across multiple events, the team secured 26 gold medals and 23 silver medals, earning the top honor of the competition.


Strong Performances Across Events

The championship featured a range of categories, including individual poomsae competitions, group demonstration contests, and educational program evaluations. The Shincheonji Silver Taekwondo Team showcased consistent excellence in every division.

  • Shincheonji Gwacheon Church (Led by Tribe Leader Sung Chang-ho) collected 8 gold, 11 silver, and 10 bronze medals in individual competitions and also won the Educational Program Contest, confirming their high level of preparation and skill.

  • Shincheonji Gangdong Church (Led by Pastor Lee Sang-hoon) earned 8 gold, 8 silver, and 13 bronze medals, finishing 3rd place in the Group Demonstration Contest.

  • Shincheonji Ansan Church (Led by Pastor Lee Jeon-woo) secured 3 silver and 5 bronze medals in the individual poomsae division.

  • Shincheonji Guri Church (Led by Pastor Kang Chang-hoon) excelled with 10 gold and 2 silver medals in individual poomsae and captured victory in the Group Demonstration Contest.

A Milestone in Silver Sports

The overall championship reflects not only the physical skill of the participants but also their dedication to lifelong learning, teamwork, and perseverance. The Shincheonji Silver Taekwondo Team’s success highlights the growing influence of senior sports in Korea, proving that age is no barrier to passion and excellence.

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