Honoring the Living History: Shincheonji Hwagok Church Preserving the Legacy of Korean War Veterans

While spring has arrived with blooming flowers, many Korean War veterans still live in a "cold winter" of loneliness and poverty. As the generation that witnessed the tragedy of war rapidly fades, the Bartholomew Tribe Hwagok Church has stepped up, not just with supplies, but with a heart for true peace. The Urgency of "Now": A Race Against Time To understand the significance of this work, we must look at the numbers. According to the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs, of the 900,000 soldiers who fought in the Korean War, only about 30,216 remain today —a staggering 96.6% decrease . With an average age of 93, these heroes are often left in the shadows of society. "I can still hear my comrades crying out for help amidst the shells," shares Lim Jeong-taek, head of the Yangcheon branch of the Veterans Association. Recognizing this urgency, Shincheonji Hwagok Church has dedicated the past five years to ensuring these voices are heard before they disap...
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A New Chapter for Seoul Churches: Shincheonji Namsan Church and Local Church Unveil Cooperation Signboard

In an era where many local churches are struggling with declining membership and social trust, a new model of partnership is emerging in Seoul. On April 12th, Shincheonji Namsan Church (Simon Tribe) and a local church in Seoul officially became partner churches, marking the beginning of a collaboration centered entirely on the Bible.


 From Challenges to New Opportunities

The Korean Christian community currently faces a dual crisis: a decline in public trust and the operational difficulties of small-to-medium-sized churches. Pastor Jo of Church A candidly admitted that traditional ministry methods had reached their limits.

His decision to sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Shincheonji Namsan Church was not just a survival strategy, but a pastoral choice to return to the essence of the church—the Word of God.

Witnessing Real Change through Word Exchange

What led a local pastor to take this bold step?

  • Peer Testimonies: Pastor Jo was inspired by fellow ministers who had already partnered with Shincheonji. Hearing about the positive transformations in their congregations helped him visualize the direction of his own cooperation.

  • Systematic Learning: His conviction grew after studying the entire Bible through the Zion Christian Mission Center. "It wasn't just a partial understanding," he explained. "Learning the overall flow of the Bible reaffirmed the importance of Word-centered ministry."

A Practical Partnership: Sermon Exchange

The cooperation is starting with practical steps. Rather than a sudden change, Church A will begin by engaging in sermon exchanges with the instructors of Shincheonji Namsan Church.

Head Instructor Lim Hyeon-ji of Namsan Church emphasized, "This signboard ceremony is the start of a promise to build up the church together within the Word. We will continue to support this partnership so it brings practical benefits to the congregation."

Restoring Faith through Truth

The "Partner Church" movement is proving that when labels are set aside and the Bible is put first, growth and healing follow. This ceremony in Seoul is a beacon of hope, showing that cooperation—not competition—is the key to revitalizing faith in the modern world.


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Shincheonji Netherlands Church and Class 116 Graduates Carry Out Environmental Cleanup in Rotterdam

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Winter Break Program Opens Career Exploration Opportunities for Youth in Gwangju

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Class 116 Graduates Share Warmth Through Kimchi: A Winter of Giving in the Peter and Andre Tribes

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