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.