Listen closely. We are about to explore a place of faith and community. I will tell you the story of Seoul Sekwang Church.
Seoul Sekwang Church began in 1968. Pastor Seongryeol Park and eighteen believers gathered. They wanted to create a place for worship. The church first started in Gwanak District. It was located in Sadang 1-dong.
The church had three main goals. These goals were spiritual salvation. They were also local service and social contribution.
In 1969 the church completed its first building. It was 99 square meters in size. They preached the gospel there.
The church purchased land in 1975. This land was in Sadang 1-dong. It measured 330 square meters. A new worship hall was built in 1977. The third sanctuary was expanded in 1986. The Bethel sanctuary was remodeled in 2001.
Seoul Sekwang Church changed its name in 1994. It became Seoul Sekwang Church.
The church has several ministries. It has two parish districts. These districts include Namsan Sadang. They also include Namseong Seocho and Gyeonggi areas. Fifty-two sub-districts operate within the church. There are also ministries for different age groups. These include children youth and young adults.
Seoul Sekwang Church has planted other churches. Busan Sekwang Church was the first. Others followed in different regions. These include Uiwang Daechi and China.
The church supports missionary work. It sponsors nine churches in Korea. It also supports seventeen Christian organizations. In 2019 they established a Vision Center in Cambodia. The church supports missions in twelve countries.
Pastors who have led Seoul Sekwang Church include Seongryeol Park. They also include Youngchan Geum and Taemyeong Jang. In 2000 Pastor Junsun Do took office. He continues to serve today.
Seoul Sekwang Church is part of the New Life Mission Association. It supports church planting and global missions. The church believes in reformed theology. It values multigenerational and cross-cultural ministry. It focuses on geographical missions. It also emphasizes mutual edification. Sacrificial giving is also important.
Seoul Sekwang Church continues to serve. It supports its community and global missions. It is a place of faith hope and love. Its history shows its commitment. The church continues to grow. It continues to impact lives.