The Church of God in Korea

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The '''Republic of Korea''' (hereinafter referred to as Korea) is the country where the '''Church of God''' was re-established by Second Coming Christ [[Ahnsahnghong]]. The Church of God preached the '''gospel of the new covenant''' throughout the country, starting in Busan, Korea, in the 1960s. In the 1990s, the church’s growth accelerated, and over 400 local churches were established in Korea. Through overseas missions, which began in earnest at the beginning of the 2000s, they have been preaching the truth and love of God to all nations.<ref name="교회역사">{{Cite web |url=https://watv.org/history/ |title=Church of God History |website=WATV.org |publisher= |date= }}</ref>

In Korea, there are about 400 local churches throughout the country, five training institutes,<ref>[[Okcheon Go&Come Training Institute|Go&Come Training Institute]], [[Elohim Training Institute]], [[Dongbaek Training Institute]], [[Jounyisan Training Institute|Jounyisan Training Institute]], [[WMC Institute]]</ref> and the [[Church of God Headquarters|headquarters]]. They take the lead in bringing happiness to their neighbors and society by sharing the love of Christ contained in the [[New Covenant|new covenant]] through volunteer efforts.

In Korea, there are about 400 local churches throughout the country, five training institutes,<ref>[[Okcheon Go&Come Training Institute|Go&Come Training Institute]], [[Elohim Training Institute]], [[Dongbaek Training Institute]], [[Jounyisan Training Institute|Jounyisan Training Institute]], [[WMC Training Institute]]</ref> and the [[Church of God Headquarters|headquarters]]. They take the lead in bringing happiness to their neighbors and society by sharing the love of Christ contained in the [[New Covenant|new covenant]] through volunteer efforts.

==Overview of the Church of God in Korea==

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In Korea, about 400 churches have been established in all six metropolitan cities, including Seoul,<ref name="신동아">{{Cite web |url=https://shindonga.donga.com/List/3/all/13/3114766/1 |title=3.3 Million Church of God Members Talks About the ‘Path of Hope in Our Global Village’ |website=Shindonga |publisher= |date=January 3, 2022 }}</ref> Sejong Special Self-Governing City, and even in small towns in all nine provinces. The headquarters, which plays a leading role in the worldwide gospel, and the [[The New Jerusalem Pangyo Temple|New Jerusalem Pangyo Temple]], which is the representative church, are located in Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do.

The [[Okcheon Go&Come Training Institute]] in Okcheon, the [[Elohim Training Institute]] in Yeongdong, the [[Dongbaek Training Institute]] in Yongin, [[Jounyisan Training Institute]] in Sejong, and the [[WMC Institute|WMC Training Institute]] in Jeju contribute to the education and gatherings of both Korean and overseas members, and also promote good communication and harmony with local communities. The Church of God puts love into practice by carrying out various volunteer services such as helping underprivileged groups, hosting blood drives, providing disaster relief and recovery efforts, leading environmental protection, and helping farmers in their communities. When national disasters took place such as the Daegu subway tragedy, the sinking of the Sewol ferry, and the earthquake in Pohang, the members visited the scenes and organized [[The Church of God Free Meal Service|free meal camps]] to deliver warm meals and comfort to the victims.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://news.watv.org/internal/content.asp?articleid=i20030221812 |title=Daegu Disaster Triggers 24-hour Volunteer System |website=WATV News |publisher= |date=February 21, 2003 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://news.watv.org/internal/content.asp?articleid=i20140421273 |title=Mother’s Love in a Warm Meal Becomes Hope and Comforts |website=WATV News |publisher= |date=September 19, 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://news.watv.org/internal/content.asp?articleid=i20171219214|title=Volunteer for Free Meals and Donation for the Victims of Pohang Earthquake |website=WATV News |publisher= |date=December 19, 2017 }}</ref>

The [[Okcheon Go&Come Training Institute]] in Okcheon, the [[Elohim Training Institute]] in Yeongdong, the [[Dongbaek Training Institute]] in Yongin, [[Jounyisan Training Institute]] in Sejong, and the [[WMC Training Institute|WMC Training Institute]] in Jeju contribute to the education and gatherings of both Korean and overseas members, and also promote good communication and harmony with local communities. The Church of God puts love into practice by carrying out various volunteer services such as helping underprivileged groups, hosting blood drives, providing disaster relief and recovery efforts, leading environmental protection, and helping farmers in their communities. When national disasters took place such as the Daegu subway tragedy, the sinking of the Sewol ferry, and the earthquake in Pohang, the members visited the scenes and organized [[The Church of God Free Meal Service|free meal camps]] to deliver warm meals and comfort to the victims.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://news.watv.org/internal/content.asp?articleid=i20030221812 |title=Daegu Disaster Triggers 24-hour Volunteer System |website=WATV News |publisher= |date=February 21, 2003 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://news.watv.org/internal/content.asp?articleid=i20140421273 |title=Mother’s Love in a Warm Meal Becomes Hope and Comforts |website=WATV News |publisher= |date=September 19, 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://news.watv.org/internal/content.asp?articleid=i20171219214|title=Volunteer for Free Meals and Donation for the Victims of Pohang Earthquake |website=WATV News |publisher= |date=December 19, 2017 }}</ref>

Such activities set an example for society as well as for the church members around the world. The Church of God in Korea practices filial piety, family harmony, respect for the elderly, and love for neighbors, and spread love for humanity throughout the world, regarding all people as one family living in the global village.

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 The '''Republic of Korea''' (hereinafter referred to as Korea) is the country where the '''Church of God''' was re-established by Second Coming Christ [[Ahnsahnghong]]. The Church of God preached the '''gospel of the new covenant''' throughout the country, starting in Busan, Korea, in the 1960s. In the 1990s, the church’s growth accelerated, and over 400 local churches were established in Korea. Through overseas missions, which began in earnest at the beginning of the 2000s, they have been preaching the truth and love of God to all nations.<ref name="교회역사">{{Cite web |url=https://watv.org/history/ |title=Church of God History |website=WATV.org |publisher= |date= }}</ref>
-In Korea, there are about 400 local churches throughout the country, five training institutes,<ref>[[Okcheon Go&Come Training Institute|Go&Come Training Institute]], [[Elohim Training Institute]], [[Dongbaek Training  Institute]], [[Jounyisan Training Institute|Jounyisan Training Institute]], [[WMC Institute]]</ref> and the [[Church of God Headquarters|headquarters]]. They take the lead in bringing happiness to their neighbors and society by sharing the love of Christ contained in the [[New Covenant|new covenant]] through volunteer efforts.
+In Korea, there are about 400 local churches throughout the country, five training institutes,<ref>[[Okcheon Go&Come Training Institute|Go&Come Training Institute]], [[Elohim Training Institute]], [[Dongbaek Training  Institute]], [[Jounyisan Training Institute|Jounyisan Training Institute]], [[WMC Training Institute]]</ref> and the [[Church of God Headquarters|headquarters]]. They take the lead in bringing happiness to their neighbors and society by sharing the love of Christ contained in the [[New Covenant|new covenant]] through volunteer efforts.
 ==Overview of the Church of God in Korea==
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 In Korea, about 400 churches have been established in all six metropolitan cities, including Seoul,<ref name="신동아">{{Cite web |url=https://shindonga.donga.com/List/3/all/13/3114766/1 |title=3.3 Million Church of God Members Talks About the ‘Path of Hope in Our Global Village’ |website=Shindonga |publisher= |date=January 3, 2022 }}</ref> Sejong Special Self-Governing City, and even in small towns in all nine provinces. The headquarters, which plays a leading role in the worldwide gospel, and the [[The New Jerusalem Pangyo Temple|New Jerusalem Pangyo Temple]], which is the representative church, are located in Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do.
-The [[Okcheon Go&Come Training Institute]] in Okcheon, the [[Elohim Training Institute]] in Yeongdong, the [[Dongbaek Training Institute]] in Yongin, [[Jounyisan Training Institute]] in Sejong, and the [[WMC Institute|WMC Training Institute]] in Jeju contribute to the education and gatherings of both Korean and overseas members, and also promote good communication and harmony with local communities. The Church of God puts love into practice by carrying out various volunteer services such as helping underprivileged groups, hosting blood drives, providing disaster relief and recovery efforts, leading environmental protection, and helping farmers in their communities. When national disasters took place such as the Daegu subway tragedy, the sinking of the Sewol ferry, and the earthquake in Pohang, the members visited the scenes and organized [[The Church of God Free Meal Service|free meal camps]] to deliver warm meals and comfort to the victims.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://news.watv.org/internal/content.asp?articleid=i20030221812 |title=Daegu Disaster Triggers 24-hour Volunteer System |website=WATV News |publisher= |date=February 21, 2003 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://news.watv.org/internal/content.asp?articleid=i20140421273 |title=Mother’s Love in a Warm Meal Becomes Hope and Comforts |website=WATV News |publisher= |date=September 19, 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://news.watv.org/internal/content.asp?articleid=i20171219214|title=Volunteer for Free Meals and Donation for the Victims of Pohang Earthquake |website=WATV News |publisher= |date=December 19, 2017 }}</ref>
+The [[Okcheon Go&Come Training Institute]] in Okcheon, the [[Elohim Training Institute]] in Yeongdong, the [[Dongbaek Training Institute]] in Yongin, [[Jounyisan Training Institute]] in Sejong, and the [[WMC Training Institute|WMC Training Institute]] in Jeju contribute to the education and gatherings of both Korean and overseas members, and also promote good communication and harmony with local communities. The Church of God puts love into practice by carrying out various volunteer services such as helping underprivileged groups, hosting blood drives, providing disaster relief and recovery efforts, leading environmental protection, and helping farmers in their communities. When national disasters took place such as the Daegu subway tragedy, the sinking of the Sewol ferry, and the earthquake in Pohang, the members visited the scenes and organized [[The Church of God Free Meal Service|free meal camps]] to deliver warm meals and comfort to the victims.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://news.watv.org/internal/content.asp?articleid=i20030221812 |title=Daegu Disaster Triggers 24-hour Volunteer System |website=WATV News |publisher= |date=February 21, 2003 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://news.watv.org/internal/content.asp?articleid=i20140421273 |title=Mother’s Love in a Warm Meal Becomes Hope and Comforts |website=WATV News |publisher= |date=September 19, 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://news.watv.org/internal/content.asp?articleid=i20171219214|title=Volunteer for Free Meals and Donation for the Victims of Pohang Earthquake |website=WATV News |publisher= |date=December 19, 2017 }}</ref>
 Such activities set an example for society as well as for the church members around the world. The Church of God in Korea practices filial piety, family harmony, respect for the elderly, and love for neighbors, and spread love for humanity throughout the world, regarding all people as one family living in the global village.

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