Onnuri Community Church
| Onnuri | |
|---|---|
| Onnuri Community Church | |
| Onnuri Presbyterian Church | |
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| Country | South Korea |
| Denomination | Presbyterian |
| Churchmanship | Protestant |
| Weekly attendance | 50,500 |
| Website | www |
| History | |
| Founded | 1986 |
| Founder(s) | Ha Yong-jo |
| Clergy | |
| Senior pastor(s) | Ha Yong-jo; Jae Hoon Lee |
Onnuri Community Church (sometimes stylized OnNuRi Community Church, abbreviated OCC, also called Onnuri, Onnuri Church, and Onnuri Presbyterian Church) is a local church in Seoul, South Korea, founded by Ha Yong-jo (1946—2011).[1]
History
Ha Yong-jo began Onnuri Church in 1985 with 12 families with a vision of stirring, a vision similar to the Book of Acts. It has since grown to become one of South Korea's largest Presbyterian churches.[2] As one of approximately 25 megachurches in Korea, and is an emerging church, engaging in postmodern modes of evangelism, organizational structure, and leadership.[3]
The main church building and administration housing cost millions of dollars to build[4] and are located in Yongsan District.[5] It currently occupies five different church buildings spread out over Seoul, encompassing congregations speaking ten different languages.[6]
Onnuri English Ministry, spread out over three different church buildings, is the largest English-language Presbyterian ministry in Korea, employing seven part-time pastors and four full-time pastors.[7]
By 2006, 46,000 adults were registered church members, 41,500 of which were in regular attendance of Sunday church services.[8]
Social care
Onnuri took on much of Handong Global University's debt in the mid-1990s when the university was experiencing financial distress.[9]
References
- ^ William A. Dyrness; Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen, eds. (2009). Global Dictionary of Theology: A Resource for the Worldwide Church. InterVarsity Press. p. 461. ISBN 0830878114.
- ^ Ahn Chak-Hee (July 20, 2005). "Seoul's Religious Facilities for Foreigners". Arirang News. Retrieved June 21, 2013.
- ^ Han Soo Park. A Study of Missional Structures for the Korean Church for Its Postmodern Context. p. 201.
- ^ C. David Harley (1995). Preparing to Serve: Training for Cross-Cultural Mission. William Carey Library. p. 1. ISBN 0878082603.
- ^ Kang Chan-su (March 25, 2008). "Tree planters to battle deforestation in North". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved June 21, 2013.
- ^ Kim Sun-jung (September 19, 2004). "Yangje congregation finds life-affirming message". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved June 21, 2013.
- ^ Kirsten Jerch (September 29, 2003). "Balancing act at an international church". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved June 21, 2013.
- ^ Sung Hae Kim (2008). Development of Praise Education Training Program. Oral Roberts University. p. 61. ISBN 1109074107.
- ^ Phyllis Young-Ae Kim (2006). The Papyrus Basket Conspiracy: The School in the Wilderness. Xulon Press. p. 98. ISBN 1600343406.
External links
- Official Website (in Korean)