In the 1950s, South Korea was flooded with people begging and orphans on the street by
war,There were only sorrow, pain and despair in this land.
God, however, granted this land new hope through the churches He established. Kwangheemoon
church, the forerunner of Kwanglim church, was one of them. In 1953 the members of Kwangheemoon
gathered at the Goga temple to hold an inauguration service for the establishment of the
branch church. The Lord blessed the land of Kwanglim as a holy land, allowed mission of the light
to lightning the world like flames of fire from within a bush.
The Lord let abundant growth be achieved in spirit, in material, individually, in churches and
society. Also deep faith of the believers and revival of the church was the example of Korea churches,
so this became the spiritual power leading an era and country. This remarkable growth and
development is based on the outstanding ministry philosophy given by God, which is the spiritual
asset of the Kwanglim passed down until now and the five traditions. First is that we believe the
power of Jesus Christ overcame the world and have aggressive faith with progressive and positive
attitude towards life. Second is that abundant creation pursuing not only material wealth but also
spiritual prosperity. Third is that sincere life through love and sacrifice as a mature man of character.
Fourth is that the practice of love, playing a role of salt and light in society through sharing the
growth and blessings with our neighbors. Fifth is that coming to God with matched obedience.
And now, the Kwanglim church which had illuminated the dark era is used by God to fulfill the
mission of the light, leading the era ahead with chungsuk Kim, the 6th pastor. In the 21st century,
the Kwanglim church is oriented to the new church as the apostles along with five traditions.
Today, many churches are losing society influence, all believers are proclaiming the gospel of
salvation based on the words of Jesus and leading peoples to live as a true Christians with right
spirit.
John Wesley, founder of Methodism, said christians should reach out and declare the words of
salvation in the social context. According to his teachings, Kwanglim church is committed to share
God's blessing by spreading the Gospel and will of God. In a hope to bring as many souls before the
Lord, Kwanglim church has set up a Welfare foundation and is operating a Welfare Center to provide
quality programs and services to the local community. In addition, a Social Service Center is under
construction through which better welfare programs and well advanced systems are to be
developed.
God is still working and showing himself through the church. In the dark history of Korea, which
could not talk out of desperation, as having endured the mission from God by enlightening the
darkness and the heart of man, To lead Korean and the world ahead of the era as a good minister of
Christ, we will be the forest of light Kwanglim.
Senior Pastor: Rev. Chungsuk Kim
Pastor Chungsuk Kim is privileged of being the senior pastor of the largest Methodist church in the
world. His congregation is known by its innovation and mission mind. They strive to the leader in
spreading gospel through out the world, and having that goal in mind, his church has made
astonishing achievements in the world ministry.
Before his ordination, pastor Kim worked as Ministered as the parish pastor of Kwanglim Methodist
Church; as the General Secretary of KMRI(Ministerial Research Institute of Korea), and as a
church planting worker, planting the Eden Methodist Church. He was ordained by the Methodist
Church in Korea in 1992.
Since 2001, Pastor Kim has served as the leading pastor of Kwanglim Methodist Church, in Seoul,
Korea. His congregation is considered the largest Methodist church in the whole world.
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