Seo-jun Song (26) shared that people around him have noticed a positive change in him. “I used to struggle with self-doubt, but the Bible teachings helped me understand how to apply God’s Word in my daily life. As a result, my confidence has increased, and I feel more at peace.”

For many, Shincheonji’s structured Bible education has provided clarity and direction in their faith journey. Some have even been inspired to become instructors themselves, dedicating their lives to teaching others.

Seung-il Kim (39) recounted how he found purpose through Bible study. “Before, I was unsure about my faith. But through these lessons, I gained a clear vision of God’s work and felt called to become a Bible instructor.” Now, with 10 years of teaching experience, he confidently shares the Word with others.

“Shincheonji’s education is logical, systematic, and entirely based on the Bible. Because of this, it provides clear and undeniable understanding,” Kim stated. His goal is to help others grow in faith by equipping them with the same deep knowledge he has received.

Shincheonji’s commitment to Bible education is not limited by age. Even elderly members dedicate themselves to continuous learning, demonstrating a deep commitment to living according to God’s Word.

Choong-gi Lee (73) continues to challenge herself to memorise the scriptures. “It’s not easy at my age, but I keep reviewing the lessons and watching educational videos to strengthen my understanding. My dream is to be someone who can confidently share the Word with others.”

Shincheonji’s dedication to Bible education is setting a new standard for faith communities worldwide. The John Tribe’s commitment to structured learning not only strengthens individual believers but also provides a model for churches seeking to deepen their engagement with scripture.

A representative from the John Tribe stated, “We hope that these examples will inspire other churches to prioritise Bible education and rekindle the faith of believers. Our goal is to remain a church that never loses sight of the essence of faith.”

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Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony (Shincheonji Church of Jesus) regularly opens its doors to pastors and believers to provide sound teaching on a range of biblical topics, centred particularly on the Book of Revelation.

On the 15th, the Thomas Tribe Jeonju Church of Shincheonji Church of Jesus (Shincheonji Jeonju Church) held a Bible Seminar to an audience of approximately 500 pastors and believers who wanted to know about the Book of Revelation.

Following a handbell choir performance and a play that adapted the Book of Revelation into an easy-to-understand and fun story, Joong-il Choi, the leader of the Thomas Tribe, took to the stage and delivered a lecture titled 'Testimony on the Fulfilled Realities of Revelation.'

The tribe leader said, “The throne of God in the spiritual world and the kingdom of heaven have come to Mount Zion in Revelation 14, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony in Revelation 15, and the New Heaven and New Earth in Revelation 21.” He explained how Shincheonji Church of Jesus, including its name and organisation, has appeared as the reality of these prophecies according to the Bible. He also emphasised the importance of faith, saying, “The purpose of faith is the kingdom of heaven,” and added “The kingdom of heaven has been promised to come to Mount Zion, the twelve tribes, and the New Heaven and New Earth.” He urged the pastors in attendance to confirm the testimony of the words from Shincheonji for themselves according to the Bible.

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 (Shincheonji Church of Jesus). With over 110,000 Bible course graduates in 2024, more churches are experiencing transformation through Revelation-based teachings and MOU agreements with Shincheonji Church of Jesus.

Pastors who experience these changes are encouraging fellow church leaders to join, fostering an interdenominational network focused on truth and cooperation.

Pastor Oh, who had been running a church in Seoul for over 20 years, said that he was heartbroken by the reality that his fellow pastors in the same denomination were having difficulties in their ministry and has found deep enlightenment on the  Book of Revelation. 

Pastor Oh was initially introduced to the Word from Shincheonji Church of Jesus. After realising that a sizeable chunk of the prophecies of the Book of Revelation had already been fulfilled in South Korea, he found the answer to the path that the Korean church should take for growth and unity. He then applied for the Zion Christian Mission Centre course for pastors run by the Simon tribe of Shincheonji Church of Jesus.

On the 17th, he held an ‘MOU agreement and church signage unveiling ceremony’ with Shincheonji Church of Jesus at the church where he serves.

Pastor Oh said, “While interacting with Shincheonji Church of Jesus, I realised the excellence of the revealed word and could not stay still,” and pledged, “I will connect many pastors with Shincheonji Church of Jesus and make them one.”

In the present climate where many churches struggle to regain public trust and engagement, pastors are exploring new solutions. The growth of Shincheonji Church of Jesus has sparked interest in Shincheonji’s teachings, leading to growing MOU agreements with pastors seeking church revival. Following collaboration with Shincheonji, pastors report revitalised congregations - brighter faces, stronger worship engagement, and renewed enthusiasm for evangelism. The transformative impact of Revelation-based teachings has also helped with sermon preparation. Evidently, a clear vision for unity and growth for the Church is emerging.

The Shincheonji Volunteer Group Gwangyang Branch conducted an environmental clean-up service and carbon neutrality campaign in the Jung-dong Mi-gwan Tourist Complex area of ​​Gwangyang City on the 16th. A citizen who participated in the carbon neutrality practice campaign of Shincheonji Volunteer Group Gwangyang Branch booth expressed the above. 

The nationwide carbon neutrality campaign, which was launched to inform citizens of the dangers of abnormal climate issues and to encourage the practice of carbon neutrality, falls in line with the carbon neutral lifestyle practice event conducted by Gwangyang City until the 30th.

On that day, the Shincheonji Volunteer Group Gwangyang branch operated various experiential booths.

In particular, the resource recycling campaign to recycle coffee grounds drew great interest from citizens. The Seed Bomb Experience Booth promoted the recycling of coffee grounds to help reduce waste disposal costs and greatly reduce carbon emissions. The volunteer from the Booth encouraged citizens to actively participate by saying, “Please join us in protecting the environment by making seed bombs or using coffee grounds as compost at home.”

Meanwhile, the carbon neutrality campaign is part of Shincheonji Volunteer Group's 'Green Nature' environmental programme, which strives to pass on a beautiful environment as a legacy to posterity through wetland conservation activities, environmental clean-ups to protect major facilities and cultural assets, environmental recovery, environmental protection public interest campaigns, and the creation of flower paths in illegal waste dumping areas.

Meanwhile, the MOU agreement and church signage change movement with Shincheonji Church of Jesus is not confined to Korea. To date, a total of 13,467 churches in 88 countries have signed MOUs, with the number of affiliated church members recorded at 1.1 million, and 1535 churches in 44 countries have replaced their signs, with the number of affiliated church members recorded at 105,704.

On the 12th, Chairman ManHee Lee of Shincheonji Church of Jesus led Wednesday worship service at the Shincheonji Gumi Church of the Thaddaeus Tribe in Gumi City to 2500 faithful in attendance, including 100 religious leaders and pastors who were invited so they could directly experience and understand Shincheonji’s faith and worship style. Among the invited guests in attendance, one pastor who listened to the sermon by Chairman Lee said the above.

Following a time of praise and worship and prayer, Chairman Lee took to the pulpit amid thunderous applause and cheers, and began his sermon with a sincere testimony of faith and repeatedly appealed that we must confirm the reality that has come true according to the prophecies of the Bible. Chairman Lee emphasised, “If the words of the Book of Revelation have come true today, I should think about whether I am truly believing according to the Word.”

He repeatedly emphasised that the path of true faith can be pursued by confirming the prophecies and fulfilment, saying, “We must confirm the reality of the fulfilment of the prophecies God spoke through the Bible.”

Chairman Lee also emphasised the importance of the Book of Revelation, saying, “Only those who saw the prophecies recorded in chapters 1 through 22 of the Book of Revelation come true can testify,” and warned, “Those who did not see or hear cannot help but add or subtract.”

The Chairman pointed out that “when the prophecy of the Book of Revelation is revealed in reality and proven, we must confirm through the Bible whether the testimony is correct,” and “if we cannot see and believe the reality that was revealed as prophesied, then our faith is in vain.”

He repeatedly emphasised, “Believers must be able to discern the truth and correctly understand the prophecies and fulfilment of the Bible.”

Pastor Kim, in his 70s and a member of a large Presbyterian church in Korea, could not hide his emotions during the service. He said, “I am so grateful for the beauty and kindness of everyone here,” and “If I were to describe the atmosphere in words, it felt like heaven had come to earth.” He continued, “More pastors need to confirm the truth of Shincheonji’s Revelation.” 

Min-jeong Kim (32, female), a believer, said that she experienced a great change in her religious life through the ‘Revelation Education’ of Shincheonji Church of Jesus.

At the Seoul James Tribe Church of Shincheonji Church of Jesus, located in Seoul, faith is not just about attending services - it is about learning, understanding, and applying the Bible. Even on weekend mornings, the church’s education centre is filled with members deeply engaged in structured Bible study, diligently taking notes.

The Chairman emphasised, “Jesus, who came as promised in the Old Testament, fulfilled the prophecy and promised the New Testament when he left,” and “Just as the words of Revelation 21 say, ‘It is done,’ the prophecies of Revelation will certainly be fulfilled. Today is the era in which the prophecies of Revelation are being fulfilled.”

He continued, “In this actual era when the Book of Revelation is being fulfilled, we must know not only the prophecy but also the reality.” He continued, “Today, doctors of theology and pastors, as leaders, are unaware of this reality and are only focused on pointing fingers at one another (in Korea).” He continued, “We must not forget the words of Revelation 22, which say that if you add to or subtract from the Book of Revelation, you will not be able to enter heaven and will be cursed.”

He also emphasised to the saints that they must know the Word of God perfectly according to the natural logic of the Bible and become sincere believers in the Word who are “acknowledged by God.”

Presbyterian pastor Kim, who attended the ceremony as an invited speaker, said, “The growth that Shincheonji has achieved in 41 years is amazing,” and added, “I repent for neglecting the words of the Book of Revelation.” He confessed, “I have come to know that if you add or subtract from the Book of Revelation, you cannot go to heaven, and if you master it, you can receive blessings, so from now on, I will study the words from the basics with a new heart.”

In recent years, Shincheonji’s efforts to unite the Church through Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) have been expanding rapidly. As of February 2025, over 13,800 churches across 88 countries have signed agreements for Bible exchange programmes. Additionally, over 1500 churches worldwide have transformed their congregations by adopting Shincheonji’s teachings, furthering the mission of spreading the Word of God.

Shincheonji Church of Jesus is well known for its deep and clear Bible teachings, and many people have joined because of the church’s focus on the Word of God. In Gwangju, the Peter Tribe of Shincheonji is leading the way with special Bible study programmes to help believers understand God’s Word more and live according to it.

One of their special programmes is called the "Heavenly Exam" - a unique test where members memorise and speak about the book of Revelation from the Bible. In fact, in 2023, Peter Tribe became the first among the 12 tribes of Shincheonji to hold this "Revelation Memorisation Heavenly Exam." So far, over 21,000 members have joined this challenge!

Even an 86-year-old member joined the programme with great passion, waking up early each day to study and take part in online Bible education. Younger members and even people with busy jobs are also joining in, using their free time to study and memorise Revelation. One person shared how he used his 2-hour commute each day to study and felt a great sense of achievement as he memorised each chapter.

The church believes that truly knowing and keeping God’s Word is the way to enter the kingdom of heaven, as written in Revelation 22:18-19. That’s why Shincheonji continues to offer programmes like:-

Revelation memorisation exams

10-minute Revelation speeches

Bible Golden Bell (interactive quiz competition)

And more!

The next Heavenly Exam will be held in November, and many members are already preparing.

As the Peter Tribe leader, Jae-uk Yoo, said, “We are working hard to remember and share the words of the New Covenant Revelation so that we can enter heaven by being united in God’s Word.”

Shincheonji Church is growing, not just in numbers, but in faith, truth, and love for the community. Let’s continue to spread the news of these wonderful activities and help others learn more about God’s Word!

The Busan Church of the Busan James tribe of Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony (hereinafter referred to as Shincheonji Busan Church), held its first open house event of the year under the theme of “A New Me, Blooming Like Spring,” at the Shincheonji Busan Church on the 8th. The leader of the Busan James tribe delivered a stirring lecture to an audience of around 800 visitors, including local figureheads, family members, and acquaintances of the church members, and said the above.

The tribe leader opened the lecture with the question, “On the surface, South Korea seems very affluent and has become an economic powerhouse. But are you really living well?”

He continued, “Although the present age is much more affluent than the past, it seems that we are living in worse conditions due to the abundance of relative poverty, deprivation, and unhappiness.” He emphasised, “We need material things, but we should not be greedy if they become tools that impact our emotional prosperity.”

He added, “Unlike the world that judges people by their appearance, Shincheonji Church of Jesus is a church that strives to help people live a better life based on the Bible,” and “It does not end with words, but testifies to the reality of the fulfilment, as prophesied in the Bible, which is why more and more people are flocking to it.”

In addition to the lecture, highlights of the 110,000 graduation ceremony were broadcast and the significance of Shincheonji Church of Jesus and its various missionary activities were exhibited through a docent's explanation at the information booth.

Moreover, various activities were organised for family, friends and acquaintances to enjoy, including a photo zone, health and experience booths, and cultural performances by the youth and children's cheering squad, drawing enthusiastic responses from the audience.

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