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On the 15th, the Busan Happiness Seminar was held at the Andrew Tribe Training Centre of Shincheonji Church of Jesus to an audience of 1500 citizens, and one participant, Dae-hoon Kim (35, male), said this following the seminar.

The seminar was held as an opportunity to reflect on the essence of life. Jeong-woo Lee, the tribe leader, delivered a moving lecture that drew on personal testimony combined with a message of faith.

The tribe leader said, “If I were to calculate all the time spent working, sleeping, and even getting angry, the time we truly laugh and live happily would equate to only 88 days.”

The tribe leader explained, “We are born and head towards the final destination called death. Death is something we must face at least once in our lives.”

He added, “I need to find out through the Bible whether I am heading to heaven or hell,” and “The Bible records the way to receive blessings.”

He also said, “If you look at Revelation 22:18-19, it says that if you distort the words of the Book of Revelation and teach them, you will not be able to enter heaven and will be cursed.” He added, “Going to church, believing in Jesus, doing good deeds and a lot of volunteer work does not mean one will go to heaven.”

He also emphasised, “People have been taught through incorrect interpretations and teachings of the Bible. Everything must be logical and biblically correct.”

Finally, the tribe leader said, “The Bible contains the solution to becoming happier. Please turn to the Bible for a better life.”

As many churches face declining membership, a growing number of pastors are finding hope through collaboration with Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony. With over 110,000 Bible course graduates in 2024, more churches are experiencing transformation through Revelation-based teachings and MOU agreements.

What is driving this movement? How are pastors and congregations being revived?

According to recent church statistics, major Korean denominations—including the Korean Methodist Church, Presbyterian Church of Korea (PCK), the Presbyterian Church in the Republic of Korea (PROK), and others—have experienced a continuous fall in membership. Many churches struggle to regain public trust and engagement, leading pastors to explore new solutions.

Amid this decline, Shincheonji has demonstrated remarkable growth. Since 2019, it has held graduation ceremonies for over 100,000 students annually, with 2024 marking a new record of over 110,000 Bible course graduates. This growth has sparked interest in Shincheonji’s teachings, leading to growing MOU agreements with pastors seeking church revival.

At present, 139 churches have signed MOUs with Shincheonji Church in South Jeolla Province, with 11 officially declaring themselves "Shincheonji partner churches" and unveiling new signboards to mark their partnership. Pastors report revitalised congregations—brighter faces, stronger worship engagement, and renewed enthusiasm for evangelism.

Many pastors share striking testimonies of the impact of Revelation-based teachings on them and on their congregations' faith. A 60-year-old Presbyterian pastor, once struggling with sermon preparation, said:-

Pastors who experience these changes are encouraging others to join, fostering an interdenominational network focused on truth and cooperation. “Shincheonji strives for all churches to unite under God’s Word and enter His kingdom,” says Jae-wook Yu, leader of Shincheonji Church’s Peter Tribe.

On the 11th, the Shincheonji Volunteer Group's Seo-Incheon branch held a winter fire prevention campaign targeting local residents near the Asiad Stadium Station in Seo-gu, Incheon. A participant in the campaign, Kyung-hoon Kim (80, male), recalled a past tragedy and emphasised the importance of the fire prevention campaign.

On this day, the Seo-Incheon branch provided local residents with information on fire prevention, including a demonstration of how to use a fire extinguisher and how to save lives in the event of a fire.

The Seo-Incheon branch recommended that, in the event of having to pass through the flames without inhaling the toxic gases generated during a fire, one should cover the nose and mouth with a wet towel or something similar, cover the body with a wet blanket, etc., and then move to a safe place.

In addition to the fire prevention campaign, the Seo Incheon branch has been engaged in the 'Green Nature' campaign, which aims to preserve a beautiful and clean natural environment for posterity.

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He continued, “If we look at the scriptures of the major faiths such as Confucianism, Buddhism, and Christianity, you find a promise of things hopeful that await us in the future,” and concluded his lecture by saying, “I hope that we can live the rest of our lives filled with excitement and inspiration through the words of the Bible, even amid times of uncertainty.”

The tribe leader, said, “Shincheonji Church of Jesus is comprised of 12 tribes, and this is based on the Bible.”

He went on to explain the reasons for the growth of Shincheonji Church of Jesus through the recent 100,000 graduation ceremonies, and the subsequent Memorandums of Agreement made with domestic and overseas churches for the mutual growth of the Church.

At present, a total of 13,467 churches in 88 countries have signed MOUs with Shincheonji Church of Jesus, and the number of church members has reached 1.1 million. In addition, a total of 1535 churches in 44 countries have replaced their overseas signs, and the number of church members has been tallied at 105,704.

The tribe leader emphasised that this is God's work and claimed that a trend toward unity is being created within the Christian community.

He continued, “Shincheonji Church of Jesus is not asking you to believe unconditionally, but rather asking you to study the Bible first, confirm your beliefs, and then decide.”

He continued, “The Book of Revelation records those who will be saved and those who will not, as well as where God will come.”

He then emphasised, “I must think about who this Book of Revelation is talking about and whether I have been created according to the contents of this Book of Revelation,” and “If I do not realise this, I will not be able to enter heaven and receive salvation.”

Meanwhile, Chairman Lee visited 61 churches domestically in 2024 to listen to the voices of the faithful and create a better religious environment for them. The Chairman's love for God and the congregation continues to serve as an inspiration to believers everywhere.

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'Hands of Happiness' intends to contribute to creating a healthy society by serving the older population who live alone who are experiencing financial hardship, social isolation, or depression due to limited external activities.

Meanwhile, the Shincheonji Volunteer Group is active in 77 branches in South Korea and has 350,000 members in 12 regions. With love and peace as its basic spirit, the Shincheonji Volunteer Group carries out global social contribution projects in various fields, including the environment, veterans' affairs, disabled sector, and public interest and culture, transcending religion, race and national borders.