La Gran Asamblea de la Iglesia de Dios

Edificio de la Gran Asamblea de la Iglesia de Dios

La Gran Asamblea de la Iglesia de Dios (en lo sucesivo, Gran Asamblea) en Corea del Sur es la oficina central de la Iglesia de Dios Sociedad Misionera Mundial (en adelante, Iglesia de Dios). De acuerdo con la voluntad de Dios para la felicidad y la salvación de la humanidad, la Gran Asamblea apoya integralmente a todas las iglesias locales y a sus miembros en todo el mundo para que pongan en práctica las enseñanzas y el amor de Dios con una fe sincera. “Id, y haced discípulos a todas las naciones [...]; enseñándoles que guarden todas las cosas que os he mandado”. 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, 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 and the International Conference Room.

Responsibilities of the Headquarters

Fulfilling the World Mission by Nurturing the Pastoral Staff

The Church of God Theological Seminary is an organization run by the Headquarters to nurture 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. 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.

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 7,500 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 3rd Bible Webinar

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] for young adults. They also provide education for middle and high school student camps, elementary school camps, and character education for the youth. They offer opportunities for members to display their talents and promote unity through various events such as the Foreign Language Bible Preaching Contest, the New Song Festival, and the New Jerusalem Cultural Content Awards. Through the Overseas Visiting Group program, the Headquarters supports members to practice love and harmony with visiting members from all over the world, transcending nationalities, cultures, and languages.

Delivery of donations for earthquake victims in Pohang, Korea

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”. 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. 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.

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 Volunteers Headquarters to support the 2003 Daegu Universiade

The Church of God provides overall support for national and international events and competitions that are held to build friendship and unity. 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. 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. 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.

Affiliated Organizations

• Publication Mission Center
• Video Mission Center
• New Song Mission Center
• Church of God Theological Seminary
• Jeonyisan Training Institute
• Elohim Training Institute
• Okcheon Go&Come Training Institute
• Dongbaek Training Institute
• WMC Training Institute

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