These are the aspirations expressed by Jaehyuk Kwon (15, Gimpo), a congregation member of the Gimpo Church of the Bartholomew Tribe of Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony (hereinafter referred to as the Shincheonji Gimpo Church), after he overcame the challenges of adolescence through music and faith at the Shincheonji Gimpo Church.

Kwon experienced severe mood swings in his first year of middle school and he had frequent conflicts with his parents. However, things changed when he joined the music band at the recommendation of a church teacher.

With consistent practice, he regained his confidence by performing with the band at school festivals and church events. Kwon said, “Thanks to music, the anxieties of my mind have found much relief.”

Church band activities also changed Kwon’s communication skills. It was difficult at first, but as he naturally shared his concerns with the teacher, he received advice on his relationships with friends and his studies.

In the words of an official, Shincheonji Gimpo Church is committed to “helping young people to honestly share their problems and grow healthily through music and religious activities.”