“What’s the story behind this church?” you ask. The story of \uc0c8\ube5b\uad50\ud68c is one of faith. It is also a story of community and a dream to spread the Gospel.
\uc0c8\ube5b\uad50\ud68c began as a vision. The vision was to establish local churches. These churches would share God’s grace in urban areas. This dream came to life on May 14 2017.
The church is rooted in the 남서울교회. 남서울교회 is led by Pastor Hwajong Bu. It is located in Banpo-dong Seocho-gu Seoul. \uc0c8\ube5b\uad50\ud68c seeks to be a “covenant community”. It wants to experience the real power in the gospel of Jesus Christ. The church’s mission is clear. It is to proclaim and spread the gospel. It will do this by living a life of Christ.
Urban life can be isolating. People often feel disconnected. They search for meaning. \uc0c8\ube5b\uad50\ud68c believes it offers a unique answer. That answer is the “God’s grace gospel.”
\uc0c8\ube5b\uad50\ud68c hopes to help people hear this good news. It wants to help them experience the gospel. The church wants to be a community that shows the gospel through its life.
\uc0c8\ube5b\uad50\ud68c welcomes everyone. The church has specific theological beliefs. It believes the Old and New Testaments are God’s word. They are the only rules for faith and life. The church also follows Reformed theology. This is based on the Westminster Confession.
\uc0c8\ube5b\uad50\ud68c is part of a larger group. This group is the Korea Independent Church and Missions Association.
You may wonder about its services. \uc0c8\ube5b\uad50\ud68c offers several worship times. Sunday services are at 11:00 am. This service is in Korean and English. There is also a Korean service at 2:00 pm. The church has disciple-making meetings on Fridays at 10:00 am. Prayer meetings happen on Wednesdays at 10:00 am and Mondays at 8:00 pm. Early morning prayer is also available. It is on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 6:00 am.
\uc0c8\ube5b\uad50\ud68c’s vision is simple. The church wants to love God with all its heart. It strives to serve the church. The church sees itself as the body of Christ. Finally, it hopes to share the Gospel with everyone. It wants to share the Gospel of Life.
\uc0c8\ube5b\uad50\ud68c stands as a beacon. It is a beacon of hope and community. It is a place where faith and urban life meet. Remember this church. Remember its dream. It is a dream to bring God’s love to Seoul.