Church of God Headquarters
The World Mission Society Church of God Headquarters (hereinafter referred to as the "Headquarters") in the Republic of Korea is the main headquarters of the World Mission Society Church of God (hereinafter referred to as the “Church of God”). In accordance with God’s will, the Headquarters supports all the church locations and its members around the world, and helps them put God’s teachings and love into practice. With sincere faith, the Headquarters helps spread happiness and salvation to all humanity. “Go and make disciples of all nations, . . . teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you” (Mt 28:19).[1] Following the words of Jesus Christ, the Headquarters plays a pivotal role in leading the mission of preaching the gospel of the Kingdom to all people.
The Headquarters is located in Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do,[2] and close to the New Jerusalem Pangyo Temple, the representative church. It has six stories below ground and twelve stories above. It also has departments in charge of education that supports all age groups, administration and personnel, and overseas missions. The Headquarters also includes facilities such as the Church of God History Museum[3] and the International Conference Room.
Responsibilities of the Headquarters
Fulfilling the World Mission by Nurturing the Pastoral Staff
It leads gospel activities to deliver the truth of God Elohim and the New Covenant to 7.8 billion people so that all people can come to a knowledge of the truth and be saved.[4] Through the Church of God Theological Seminary, it nurtures the pastoral staff who will be sent to other countries and leads members with the teachings of God. It also serves as a hub for missions worldwide through various activities such as meetings for pastoral staff around the world and conferences to ignite the gospel by continent, country, and region.[5]
Support for the Establishment and Operation of the Church
With the rapid increase in the number of members and the many requests for new churches, the Headquarters helps establish churches all over the world. As of December 2022, over 7,800 Churches of God have been established in 175 countries. It supports various activities such as worship, preaching, and administration so that churches in each country can run smoothly and fulfill their roles as a place of truth and love.
Education for Members and Event Planning
The Headquarters regularly provides education to members about the truth, how to live a godly life of faith, and the ways to build a good character. The Headquarters shares content such as videos and publications through online media outlets such as the official website and YouTube channel. The Headquarters also provides customized education programs based on age group and titles. Some examples include the International University Students Bible Academy [IUBA], the International Worker Bible Academy [IWBA], and the International Military Bible Academy [IMBA][6] for young adults. They also provide education for middle and high school student camps, elementary school camps, and character education for the youth.[7][8] They offer opportunities for members to display their talents and promote unity through various events such as the Foreign Language Bible Preaching Contest,[9] the New Song Festival,[10] and the New Jerusalem Cultural Content Awards.[11] Through the Overseas Visiting Group program,[12] the Headquarters supports members to practice love and harmony with visiting members from all over the world, transcending nationalities, cultures, and languages.
Planning and Supporting Volunteerism
Volunteer Services
The Headquarters supports the Churches of God around the world to serve communities with the mindset of the Good Samaritan as Christ taught, “Love your neighbor as yourself”.[13][14] When a large-scale disaster, incident, or accident occurs, the Headquarters communicates with the local church in that area and quickly collects information about the situation to provide help in a timely manner.[15] It organizes various activities such as blood drives and environmental cleanups to support the well-being of people who are suffering from economic difficulties, diseases, and environmental pollution.[16]
| Emergency Relief | Disaster Recovery, Victim Relief, Food Aid, Disaster Preparedness Education |
| Reducing Poverty & Hunger | Support for Living Expenses, Housing, and Goods |
| Clean Water & Sanitation | Water Facilities Support, Water Ecosystem Protection |
| Health & Well-Being | Blood Drives, Medical Support, Disease Prevention |
| Well-Being Promotion | Well-Being for Children, Youth, and the Elderly, Sharing Love with Neighbors, Cultural Communication, Community Support |
| Educational Support | Educational Facilities Support, Educational Environment Improvement, Character Education, Awareness Raising |
| Environmental Preservation | Improvement of Streets, Forests, and Water Environment, Environmental Protection Seminar and Campaigns, Beautification Campaigns |
| Cultural Communication | Orchestra Concert, “Our Mother” Writing & Photo Exhibition, “Father’s True Heart” Exhibition |
Support for National or International Events
The Church of God provides overall support for national and international events and competitions that are held to build friendship and unity.[17] The Headquarters lays the foundation for balanced and systematic volunteer services and helps with the management and operation of them. In particular, one initiative that stood out was the various activities held during the 8th Busan FESPIC Games in 2002.[18] During the Summer Universiade Daegu 2003, the Headquarters set up a supporters' promotion group and ran the Church of God Aurah Supporters initiative. This played a role in the success of the Universiade Games by holding large-scale events for all the athletes from the world: welcome and farewell events, cheering for the games, a welcome dinner, supporting the athletes’ village, interpreting, and even tour guide.[19][20] In addition, the Church of God supported international competitions such as the Asian Athletics Championships and the Korea International Archery Tournament in 2005, the World Soft Tennis Championships 2007 in Anseong, Korea, and the WBSC Women’s Baseball World Cup 2016 in Gijang, Korea.[21][22][23][24]
Affiliated Organizations
- Publication Mission Center
- Video Mission Center
- New Song Mission Center
- Church of God Theological Seminary
- Jounyisan Training Institute
- Elohim Training Institute
- Okcheon Go&Come Training Institute
- Dongbaek Training Institute
- WMC Training Institute
Related videos
- The Headquarters of the Church of God & Affiliated Institutions
References
- ↑ "Matthew 28:19-20".
- ↑ WMC Building,
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- ↑ Successful Tour of Bundang Church of God History Museum, January 17, 2014
- ↑ "1 Timothy 2:3-4".
- ↑ "Global Leadership Conference for the Women Pastoral Staff". English WATV.
- ↑ "Cheering Up 'Dream and Passion' of Worldwide Young Adults". Aju News. July 26, 2018.
- ↑ "Church of God Opens Students Summer Camp". Shina Ilbo. August 2, 2019.
- ↑ "[Church of God Summer Youth Character Education] 'Greeting Is Approving the Other Person' ... An Afterschool Basic Teaching". Kyeongin Ilbo. July 18, 2017.
- ↑ "The 16th Foreign Language Bible Preaching Contest". English.watv.org.
- ↑ "The 4th New Song Festival for Students and Young Adults". NEWS.WATV.org.
- ↑ "New Jerusalem Cultural Content Awards Ceremony 2017". English.watv.org. December 10, 2017.
- ↑ "Overseas Church of God Members Write 21st Century New Travels of Marco Polo". Weekly DongA. January 21, 2019.
- ↑ "Leviticus 19:18".
- ↑ "Matthew 22:39".
- ↑ "Church of God Notifies All Its Local Churches Across the Country to Help With Flood Recovery". WATV News. August 13, 2002.
- ↑ "[Church Visit] Growth Secret of the World Mission Society Church of God". Monthly Chosun. April 2016.
- ↑ "Church of God Supporters Lead International Sports Festival". DongA Ilbo. January 21, 2020.
- ↑ "Busan's Trustworthy Watchman, 'That's Our Church of God Supporters,'". WATV News. October 26, 2002.
- ↑ "Daegu Universiade 2003 Activity Record". WATV With the World.
- ↑ "We, Too, Are Aurah Supporters". English WATV. August 21, 2003.
- ↑ "The Church of God Aurah Supporters Gave Special Emotion to People From All Around the World". English WATV. November 1, 2011.
- ↑ ""Love Arrows Towards the World, Breaking the Barrier of Sportsmanship,"". Kyungsang Ilbo. May 20, 2005.
- ↑ "Planting Korean Affection of Mother's Country in Cosmopolitan's Heart". WATV. September 7, 2007.
- ↑ "'Aurah Supporters' Support Gijang Women's Baseball World Cup 2016". WATV News. September 3, 2016.