A Milestone of Faith: 59,192 Graduates Complete the 116th Zion Christian Mission Center Program

“Love, Blessings, and the Light that Shines upon the World”

On November 2, 2025, the Zion Christian Mission Center — the Bible education program of Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony — held its 116th graduation ceremony at the Cheongju Shincheonji Church, celebrating the completion of studies by 59,192 graduates.

From Genesis to Revelation — Learning the Complete Word of God

The Zion Christian Mission Center offers a free, structured curriculum that teaches the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. Through the study of prophecy and fulfillment, students learn how God’s plan unfolds throughout Scripture — not as separate stories, but as one continuous work of salvation.

To graduate, students must complete three levels of study — introductory, intermediate, and advanced — and achieve a minimum score of 90 on the final comprehensive exam.
Even after returning to fully in-person classes following the pandemic, tens of thousands succeeded, reflecting the growing hunger for biblical truth that transcends denominations and traditions.

Pastors Join to Learn the Word

A remarkable sign of this movement’s impact is the growing number of pastors joining the program. Among the 116th class are 2,248 pastors, bringing the four-year total to over 13,500 clergy graduates.

One of them, Oh Seon-kyung, a former pastor who had established three churches, shared her heartfelt testimony:

“Even after reading the Bible more than thirty times, I could not understand the meaning of Revelation.
But through the Zion Christian Mission Center, I finally found the answers.
My life of faith has completely changed.”

She expressed deep gratitude, saying she now prays for others — especially pastors — who still seek understanding of Revelation and vowed to teach the Word without adding or subtracting from it.

Overcoming Challenges, Growing in Faith

Despite criticism and misunderstanding from traditional circles, Shincheonji continues to grow, focusing solely on the Word and its fulfillment.
Zion Mission Center Head Tan Young-jin shared that this continuous growth — tens of thousands graduating each year — is clear evidence that God is working with this church.

“Through this education, believers have become mature in their faith — people who understand what even pastors had not learned before,” he said.
“True faith is being restored through the Word.”

 

A Day of Love, Blessings, and Hope

The ceremony took place under the theme “Love and Blessings: The Light that Shines upon the World.”
The event included a congratulatory address, messages from Chairman Man Hee Lee, prayers of blessing, a testimonial speech from a graduate, and performances celebrating the journey of faith.

Chairman Man Hee Lee reminded attendees that peace and unity are achieved not by words alone but through action and truth.
He encouraged all graduates to live out the Word, becoming lights that shine hope into the world.

A Global Wave of Biblical Understanding

The Zion Christian Mission Center continues to draw attention not only in Korea but around the world.
Its clear, logical teaching of the Bible — especially the Book of Revelation — is inspiring believers and pastors alike to seek deeper understanding.

Nearly 60,000 graduates this year represent more than just a number; they reflect a global spiritual awakening — a desire to know the truth directly from the Scriptures.

As one of many who support Shincheonji’s work for peace and the restoration of true faith, I couldn’t help but feel moved watching the sea of white graduation gowns in Cheongju.
It was a vivid reminder that the light of the Word is reaching the world — one heart at a time.