Strategic Alliance for Marine Preservation: Shincheonji Busan Branch Partners with Cheonseong Fishing Village

A Institutional Framework for Sustainable Coastal Development As maritime tourism expands, national fishing ports across South Korea increasingly face ecological challenges, including illegally dumped garbage and marine debris caused by car camping and influxes of tourists. While individual community efforts often fall short of managing these large-scale environmental issues, institutional collaborations offer a viable path forward. On May 30th, the Shincheonji Volunteer Group Busan-Gyeongnam Western Branch established a formal framework for coastal preservation by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Cheonseong Fishing Village on Gadeokdo Island, Busan. The partnership aims to institutionalize marine purification and revitalize the local fishing community. Institutionalizing the "Nature, Be Green!" Campaign Cheonseong Port on Gadeokdo Island is a state-designated national fishing port currently being developed as a multi-functional complex integrating fisher...

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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