1) National Evangelism
▣ 1961- Pastor Cho first had the opportunity
and honor of interpreting for Pastor Sam Todd at a revival meeting
as well as for other evangelists. Then in March of 1965, he
led revival meetings throughout the nation.
▣ 1969- After the 3rd Assemblies of God Asian
Conference on July 7th, about 20 other international conferences
were held such as the Pentecostal World Conference for the purpose
of expanding the Holy Spirit movement throughout the country.
▣ 1976-May Established in May for the purpose
of evangelizing the people of Korea as well as for various other
social services, the Full Gospel Businessmen's Mission Group
guides 36 separate mission groups and 22 national and international
committee groups with over 3,000 active members.
▣ 1981- Following the Crusade for Evangelization
in Ulsan on July 7th, 30 other crusades were held in major cities
around the country for the purpose of the evangelization of
all Korean people.
▣ 1983- The satellite sanctuaries which were
built for those who lived great distances from Yoido Full Gospel
Church began to gain independence and self-support. Currently
there are 24 independent satellite churches and 16 dependent
satellite sanctuaries. There are also 62 independent churches
pioneered by pastors who have been trained and sent out by YFGC.
▣ 1995- At the request of the Committee for
Reconstruction of Churches in North Korea, which is a branch
of the Korean Christian Church Coalition, Pastor Cho is supporting
the rebuilding of the churches in North Korea.
▣ 1997-Nov. Beginning in November, the dedication
of prayer houses was held in parishes for the purpose of evangelizing
the people living in the area. Currently there are 140 prayer
houses designated throughout Seoul and other areas.
2) International Evangelism
▣ 1964-April Pastor Cho was invited by the
American Assemblies of God to participate in their 50th anniversary
celebration. He led various crusades around the United States
afterwards, then went to Bangkok in 1978, Australia in 1987,
Moscow in 1991, South Africa in 1993 and many other places.
Pastor Cho has led over 180 such crusades during his ministry.
Wherever he ministers, the Holy Spirit makes great changes in
the lives of the people.
▣ 1975-April For the purpose of providing
faith guidance for Korean Christians living abroad and as part
of their international ministry, the Full Gospel International
Mission was begun on April 1st. Then in 1993, with an emphasis
on third world countries and for the purpose of fostering native
missionaries, Pastor Cho's Africa Mission Center in Kenya and
Elim Full Gospel Theology School in Kazahkstan were founded
as well as four others. Currently, the theological seminaries
founded by Pastor Cho have sent out 570 missionaries from 56
countries.
▣ 1976-Nov. Since the establishment of Church
Growth International on November 4th, about 6.8 million members
from abut 50 nations have participated in conferences and seminars
for the purpose of discussing and praying for church growth.
Currently, periodicals written in English are provided for distribution
in approximately 150 nations.
▣ 1978-Pastor Cho has been supporting various
events and conferences for the purpose of evangelizing the Japanese
people-the Ten-million For Christ movement, through various
media-centered means and through various crusades.
▣ 2000-Mar. "DAVID CHO EVANGELISTIC MISSION"을
창립하고 보다 적극적으로 세계복음화를 주도하게 되었다. 창립 계기는 단순히 성회에 초청 받아 말씀을 전하는
단계에서 도약하여 성회 주최측과 긴밀한 협조 하에 성공적인 성회를 이끌고, 성회 후에도 연계를 가지며 세계복음화를
확장해야 할 필요성 때문에 새 선교 기구를 조직하게 되었다. 나아가 네트워크를 통한 전세계 여러 선교단체들과
활발한 선교 활동 전개, 매년 수차 해외 성회 개최, 인터넷 홈페이지 개설, 정기 간행물 발간 등으로 지상
명령에 총력을 기울여 세계 선교를 전담하게 될 것이다.
3) Media Ministry
▣ 1966- Founded the Full Gospel Document
Mission. A year later in 1967, founded Faith-a monthly periodical
incorporated into The Kookmin Daily Newspaper in 1988. It has
become a widely distributed Christian periodical.
▣ 1968- Began the "Full Gospel Hour" radio
program on September 4th on the Geuk- doeng Radio Broadcasting
station. Currently, YFGC produces various programs for both
radio and TV through the Christian Broadcast Station, Asia Broadcast,
and various other cable and closed circuit systems. Especially
since April 20th of 1980, through the MBC-TV "Invitation to
Happiness" program, Sunday sermons are broadcast for 12 hours
serving as a great contribution to national evangelism.
▣ 1976-Mar. Founded the Young-san Publisher
(currently Seoul Logos Co.). So far, it has published 116 books
written in Korean and 17 books in English written by Pastor
David Yonggi Cho.
▣ 1978-Oct. Began publication of Full Gospel
News on October 8th, a weekly newsletter for diverse purposes-
one of which is to evangelize. In 1992 it became the Full Gospel
Family News and has become a newsletter which informs readers
about many current events and information about the church.
Another offshoot of Full Gospel News is Invitation to Happiness
which also is published alongside of the Full Gospel Family
News.
▣ 1988-Dec. On December 10th, the daily newspaper
carrying the gospel section The Kookmin Daily Newspaper was
launched, a mouthpiece for Christianity as well as preparation
for the unification of the two Koreas and their evangelization.
▣ 1996-July Since July 28th, through the communication
satellite "Mookeunghwa," approximately 100 assemblies including
the secondary sanctuaries and satellite churches both at home
and abroad in many areas of Japan, join in the worship services
at YFGC. Since October 27th, 1999, prayer houses have also been
able to subscribe to 24 hour worship services.
▣ 1998-Dec. On December 24th, the internet
webcasting station FGTV was founded for the purpose of spreading
the gospel through this new communication medium.
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