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This church is not just a building. It is a thriving community. At \ube5b\uacfc\uc18c\uae08\uad50\ud68c more than 350 people gather every week for worship.
\ube5b\uacfc\uc18c\uae08\uad50\ud68c has a clear vision. It aims to nurture 100 churches. It wants to train 1000 missionaries and equip 10000 disciples. All of this is part of their ‘Vision 111’. They want to expand God’s nation across the globe.
Once located near a university, \ube5b\uacfc\uc18c\uae08\uad50\ud68c prioritized students. The church ran a scholarship program to meet their needs.
Now located in Shindoshi, the area is full of families. So \ube5b\uacfc\uc18c\uae08\uad50\ud68c focuses on children. It also cares for teenagers.
The church established the Doldong Nursery. It offers various educational programs. These programs include cooking and paper art. There is also music. Seeing the welcoming atmosphere many new families are joining the church.
You might be interested in its outreach. \ube5b\uacfc\uc18c\uae08\uad50\ud68c supports its local community. It aids the disabled and elderly. The church also helps single people.
\ube5b\uacfc\uc18c\uae08\uad50\ud68c is a young church. Most members are in their 30s and 40s. It emphasizes open communication. Decisions are made through a council of representatives. This allows for quick and effective action.
Pastor Jang Chang-young says open communication is key. He also values transparent financial management. He believes focusing on these values helps \ube5b\uacfc\uc18c\uae08\uad50\ud68c adapt. The church can respond to changing times while staying true to its mission.
Rather than amass wealth, \ube5b\uacfc\uc18c\uae08\uad50\ud68c focuses on outreach. It has branched out. It has ‘adopted’ 29 churches. Instead of directly sending missionaries, it supports local churches. These churches often face financial struggles.
The pastor emphasizes that financial support is not the only goal. \ube5b\uacfc\uc18c\uae08\uad50\ud68c shares its expertise. They strengthen the leadership of these adopted churches.
These churches become self-sufficient. In fact, nearby churches often request adoption too. \ube5b\uacfc\uc18c\uae08\uad50\ud68c welcomes this growth. The church guides others in the adoption process.
\ube5b\uacfc\uc18c\uae08\uad50\ud68c values building relationships over acquiring property. They prioritize worship and community. They believe a church is more than just a building.
Pastor Jang states that new churches often focus too much on buying property. He says its more important to first establish a strong community.
\ube5b\uacfc\uc18c\uae08\uad50\ud68c believes in organic growth. It focuses on helping individual churches. They are more interested in outreach and community building. \ube5b\uacfc\uc18c\uae08\uad50\ud68c focuses on nurturing life rather than accumulating wealth. It seems that this is the churches key for success. So take a moment to reflect on the church’s values.