Noah Brown: 2025

On June 7th 2025, the One Heart Victory Taekwondo team from Shincheonji Church of Jesus, Guri Church (Seoul James Tribe), achieved the grand prize at the 13th TSMF National Taekwondo King Championship held at Ajou University Indoor Gymnasium in Suwon. The event was packed with energy, drawing participants, parents, and spectators from across Korea.

The highlight of the day wasn’t just the fierce competition - it was the silver generation participants who captivated the audience. Members of the “One Heart Victory Taekwondo” team, composed of senior citizens from the church’s advisory council, performed with powerful movements and synchronised teamwork, scoring the highest overall.

One spectator shared: “Even though they were older, they moved with the spirit and strength of youth. It gave me hope that I, too, can be young again.”

The TSMF official praised the event as a meaningful gathering, saying:-

“This competition, which included participants from children to seniors, proved the expansive potential of Taekwondo. The Guri Church team especially opened new possibilities for the future of this martial art.”

He further remarked that senior Taekwondo is more than just exercise - it's “a door to youth.”

Adding to the excitement, Korea’s National Taekwondo Demonstration Team showcased an awe-inspiring performance with intricate poomsae, dynamic breaking, and gravity-defying kicks that earned standing ovations from the crowd.

Dignitaries such as Kyung-mi Kim, President of the Korea Silver Taekwondo Association, and other key leaders in the martial arts community were also present. Kim said, “The Shincheonji senior team’s passion and courage inspired many people today. Their challenge has become hope for others.”

After the competition, the One Heart Victory team and the national demonstration team posed together, sharing a message of unity. This moment captured the spirit of intergenerational harmony through sports and mutual encouragement.

The victory of Shincheonji’s Guri Church team is not just a win in a tournament - it’s a celebration of perseverance, teamwork, and the joy of living actively at every stage of life. Their story shows how faith and discipline can inspire both body and spirit.

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The scene of the signboard being replaced with Shincheonji Church of Jesus

In a move once thought unthinkable, over 100 established churches in Korea - mostly from the Presbyterian, Holiness, and independent denominations - have now officially hung signboards bearing the name “Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony.”

This is not a mere name change. It’s a declaration of faith.

Despite years of misunderstanding, social pressure, and the stigma of being labelled a “cult,” these pastors and congregations are choosing the Word over tradition, opening their churches to Shincheonji’s biblical teachings, especially on Revelation.

This movement began with Scripture-based exchanges (MOUs). As pastors studied Shincheonji’s teachings - particularly the testimony on the fulfilment of Revelation - many experienced something they hadn't before: clear, biblical answers.

One pastor said, “They didn’t tell me to join Shincheonji. They asked me to check the Bible for myself. And when I did, I saw truth.”

For these pastors, truth became more important than church politics or denominational loyalty. They chose to share what they had discovered - not quietly, but publicly, by placing Shincheonji’s name on their churches.

By May 2025, over 100 churches across South Korea had replaced or added their church signboards to display the name, “Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony.”

This is public conviction - etched in stone, above their doors.

Pastors report that since adopting Shincheonji’s teachings, members are returning to church, people are inviting their families and friends, and sermons are no longer vague, but deep and scripture-based.

“For the first time, our church feels alive,” said a pastor in Seoul. “We thought we needed programmes. But what our members wanted was the Word,” the pastor added.

Many pastors echoed this truth: “Jesus was not part of a denomination. His standard was the Word of God.”

These pastors are now urging other pastors to lay down fear and pride and return to the Bible as the final authority - not church structure, or tradition.

“We must stop fearing that someone will ‘take our church; this is about leading souls to heaven through truth,” said a pastor of 40 years.

In response, a representative from Shincheonji Church of Jesus said, “This is not about recruiting members—it’s about restoring faith in the Bible. The churches that once rejected Shincheonji are now proclaiming the fulfilment of Revelation from their own pulpits. This is a revival of sorts, based on prophecy and fulfilment.”

Shincheonji continues to teach that Revelation is being fulfilled today, and invites all churches, regardless of denomination, to confirm it - verse by verse.

This isn’t about joining a new group. It’s about returning to the truth of the Bible.

It’s about becoming one in the Word.

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Incheon citizens participate in a survey on awareness of local cemeteries during the "Hyeonchungbogam" activity held by the Shincheonji Volunteer Group's John Tribe at the Korean War Monument for Student Volunteers in April of last year.

In contemporary South Korea, where the contribution of Korean War veterans who dedicated their lives for the peace of the country is often overlooked, one organisation is working hard to widely publicise and record their noble deeds through memorial ceremonies, campaigns, and events.

Since 2015, the Shincheonji Volunteer Group has held the 'Love Your Country, Share Peace' campaign nationwide every June, which marks Patriot & Veterans Month, in order to raise civil awareness of war veterans who died for the peace of Korea (notably those of the Korean War) and to promote a world of peace without conflict.

Since January 2024, the Shincheonji Volunteer Group John Tribe (a branch of the Shincheonji Volunteer Group) has been consistently carrying out the 'Hyeonchungbogam' sub-campaign to promote the patriotic facilities in Incheon, which is home to 49 memorial facilities.

The 'Hyeonchungbogam' campaign came about as a result of an Incheon-based survey targeting citizens on the 'Awareness of Memorial Facilities in Our Neighbourhood,' in which less than one-third of respondents admitted to knowing about the existence of 'two or more memorial facilities' in the region.

Accordingly, through the 'Hyeonchungbogam' campaign, the Shincheonji Volunteer Group John Tribe began communicating on a regular basis with citizens by installing signboards that provide information on the Veterans of the Month selected by the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs and a map of cemeteries in the Incheon area; producing a booklet detailing 49 cemeteries in the Incheon area to more accurately inform citizens about the cemeteries; and conducting activities to inform citizens about the memorial facility and write messages of gratitude to the fallen.

A man in his 70s who participated in the 'Hyeonchungbogam' campaign on the 26th June this year said, “Activities that promote the awareness of cemeteries and allow people to feel gratitude towards the spirits of those who have protected their country help establish an exemplary foundation of a healthy society.”

Meanwhile, the Shincheonji Volunteer Group plans to continue actively informing future generations about the value of the nation's memorial facilities.

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Young people from the Busan James Tribe of Shincheonji are studying the Bible while preparing for a test to confirm their identity

What if your church tested your understanding of Revelation every week?

At Shincheonji's Busan James Tribe, believers are transforming their faith through weekly Bible exams - turning knowledge into confidence, and belief into bold testimony.

While many churches focus on sermons and group study, one church in South Korea is transforming the way believers approach the Bible - through weekly Bible exams centred on the book of Revelation.

In particular, the Busan James Tribe of Shincheonji Church of Jesus is conducting an in-person "Sealing Verification Test" for all congregants, as directed by the Shincheonji General Assembly. The purpose of the test is to enable believers to become walking Bibles and "qualify them for heaven," in keeping with the General Assembly Chairman's vision.

At Shincheonji Church of Jesus, members take regular Bible tests to confirm their understanding and “sealing” in the Word. These exams are not about simple memorisation, but embodying and living the prophecies found in Revelation. The church teaches that adding or taking away from Revelation disqualifies one from heaven, based on Revelation 22:18–19, and takes that warning seriously.

The results are remarkable. From January to April 2025, Shincheonji members averaged 99 out of 100 on these tests, with 97% participation and 99.9% scoring above 90. In the Busan James Tribe alone, average scores reached 99%.

Testimonies from members speak to a deeper spiritual awakening. One Busan James Tribe youth member shared, “I often neglected studying the Bible when I was busy with my daily work, but I started studying to prepare for the exam,” and added, “Through the Bible, I came to know the heart of God and Jesus, and gained the strength to carry out my duty.”

Even pastors are noticing the difference. A Baptist pastor who served for 30 years said, “The Bible is one, so the key is to become one through the Word, rather than speaking and teaching according to each person's own thoughts.”

Shincheonji asserts that no one outside their church fully understands Revelation - because no one else has seen or heard Revelation's fulfilment. They challenge critics to prove otherwise, not with opinions but with Scripture.

This bold approach is fuelling a global wave of interest. Tens of thousands of pastors and believers have reached out, seeking to learn what Shincheonji teaches.

At its core, this movement isn't about tests - it's about transformation. Members are becoming “walking Bibles,” not just reading Scripture, but embodying it. The impact on their faith and daily lives is undeniable.

In an age when many avoid Revelation for its complexity, Shincheonji's approach is reviving the heart of biblical prophecy - and challenging the world to take another look.

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Participants are learning about what to do in case of an emergency at the CPR and airway obstruction response training held at the Andrew Tribe Training Centre on the 12th August

“I was nervous at first, but with practice, my fears dissipated and I gained a new-found confidence in being equipped to know how to save someone’s life.”

To spread a culture of respect for life and safety, Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony, Andrew Tribe (hereafter referred to as the Shincheonji Andrew Tribe), conducted CPR and airway obstruction response training to a total of 241 congregants at the Andrew Tribe Training Centre in South Korea on the 12th August. One of the saints who participated in the training said the above.

Participants are practising emergency CPR at the CPR and airway obstruction response training held at the Andrew Tribe Training Centre on the 12th August

According to data published by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, about 80% of cardiac arrest patients in Korea occur outside the hospital, and the survival rate is known to differ by 2-3 times depending on whether a bystander performs CPR. This training, therefore, goes beyond simple knowledge transfer, enabling participants to respond immediately and take necessary action in emergency situations.

The training, led by eight staff members, two professional instructors, and 31 teaching assistants, consisted of theoretical instruction, a 45-minute teaching assistant demonstration, and 60 minutes of individual practice. Participants focused on two hours of repetitive practice using chest compression animations, educational automated external defibrillators (AEDs), and Heimlich training animations, thereby increasing their proficiency for preparation for real-life experiences.

The head of the Shincheonji General Assembly Health and Medical Affairs Department, explains the training content at the CPR and airway obstruction response training held at the Andrew Training Centre on the 12th August

Meanwhile, Shincheonji Church of Jesus is sequentially expanding CPR training per tribe this year, with a view to expanding the training target from members to the general public.

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