Monthly Elohist
《Monthly Elohist》is a monthly newsletter of the World Mission Society Church of God (hereinafter "Church of God"). The name means “those who love Elohim God.” It was first launched in July 1996 under the title 144,000, and was renewed under the current title, Elohist, beginning with Issue No. 101 in August 2008 to assist members in their life of faith.
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Publication Information
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| Languages | Korean, English, Spanish, Chinese (Simplified, Traditional), Nepali, Vietnamese, Hindi, Portuguese, Mongolian, Japanese, Indonesian, Filipino, Malay |
| Publication Frequency | Monthly (Once a month) |
| First Issue | July 1996 |
| Publisher | Melchizedek Publishing |
| Website | elohist.watv.org |
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Periodical of the World Mission Society Church of God
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As the Church of God’s mission work has become more active around the world, multilingual editions have been added, and the magazine is now published in 14 languages, including Korean.
In addition to Elohist, the Church of God publishes other regular periodicals such as the youth newsletter《Monthly Soul》, and the monthly guide to proper family life, 《Happy Home Preparing for the Sabbath》.[1]
Title and Purpose of Publication
The title Elohist originates from the Hebrew word Elohim used in the original Old Testament, meaning “God.” Elohim is a plural form, meaning “Gods,” and refers to God the Father and God the Mother. The name Elohist thus conveys the meaning “those who love Elohim God.”
《Monthly Elohist》 contains news from churches around the world, Bible teachings, and members’ stories. It serves as a spiritual source of encouragement for members who follow Elohim God. Anyone, not just members, can be moved and inspired through《Monthly Elohist》. The magazine is distributed to Church of God locations in major cities in Korea and abroad. Through pastors and members, it is even delivered to remote villages such as those in the Amazon jungle and the Himalayas, connecting believers across the globe.
Monthly Elohist Publication History
- July 1996 First issue launched as the bimonthly 144,000
- January 2004 Switched to a monthly publication
- January 2006 English edition published
- July 2008 Surpassed Issue No. 100
- August 2008 Title changed to 《Monthly Elohist》
- February 2010 Spanish edition published
- March 2012 Chinese (Simplified) edition published
- March 2013 Nepali edition published
- May 2013 Vietnamese edition published
- October 2013 Hindi edition published
- December 2013 Portuguese edition published
- April 2014 Mongolian edition published
- October 2016 Chinese (Traditional) edition published
- November 2016 Surpassed Issue No. 200
- November 2016 Japanese edition published
- November 2018 Indonesian edition published
- January 2021 Filipino edition published
- February 2021 Malay edition published
- June 2021 Foreign language editions suspended
- January 2021 Korean edition suspended
- January 2023 Korean edition resumed
- May 2025 English edition available online
- October 2025 Spanish edition available online
Composition
Editorial Content
As the representative newsletter of the Church of God, Elohist features news on the seven feasts in three times of the New Covenant, church events and social contribution activities, and updates on new church establishments worldwide. Past issues show the history of the Church's development. It also includes testimonies of gospel work submitted by members from around the world, interviews with missionaries, and reports on the state of the gospel across various regions. Other content includes sermons, biblical history, truth-based articles, and columns based on scientific theories and knowledge. Regardless of religion, readers can easily understand the magazine, resolve spiritual questions, and satisfy intellectual curiosity.
Member Submissions
Essays and creative writings by members are consistently submitted from Korea and abroad. These writings reflect not only the members’ faith but also the culture and everyday lives of different countries.
The annual first issue of Elohist includes entries from the previous year’s “Melchizedek Literary Award.” This award, held by the Church of God, seeks to discover and cultivate talent in the field of literature ministry—writing that conveys God’s love and hope to humanity. In 2024, the award marked its 23rd edition. Many award recipients are currently active as writers for 《Monthly Elohist》, 《Monthly Soul》, and 《Happy Home Preparing for the Sabbath》.
Multilingual Editions
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《Monthly Elohist》is currently published in the following languages: Korean, English, Spanish, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Nepali, Vietnamese, Hindi, Portuguese, Mongolian, Japanese, Indonesian, Filipino, and Malay. Each language edition features many contributions from local members.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Multilingual language editions were suspended in June 2021. Previously published Multilingual language editions are available online on WATV Magazine and can be viewed by members after logging in.
Since May 2025, the Korean edition’s content has been translated into English and provided on the official Elohist website, with the Spanish edition available from October 2025.
Official Website
- Elohist Official Website elohist.watv.org
On the official website, selected past articles from《Monthly Elohist》are available to view. Users can also submit contributions. The site features exclusive online content, making it rich in material. Currently, the website is available in Korean, English, and Spanish.
See also
External links
- Church of God Official Website
- Elohist
- "New Songs That Go Well with Reading Elohist". Church of God New Song Streaming YouTube Channel
References
- ↑ World Mission Society Church of God, "Mother, the Source of Hope for Seven Billion People", Shindonga, May 13, 2018