Over 2,248 Pastors Graduate; Cumulative Total Surpasses 13,500 in Four Years

“I have mastered the Book of Revelation. I came to Shincheonji and finally understood the Revelation that no seminary or church could ever explain.”

This was one of the many testimonies shared by believers who, having long struggled to understand the Bible, flocked to Shincheonji again this year.

On the 2nd, the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony (led by Chairman Lee Man-hee), held the Graduation for Class 116 of Zion Christian Mission Center at Shincheonji Cheongju Church, announcing that 59,192 students had completed the program. They were described as “believers who have mastered the entire Bible from Genesis to Revelation.”

The Zion Christian Mission Center teaches the full scope of the Bible systematically, focusing on prophecy and fulfillment to explain God’s will and the flow of Scripture. To graduate, students must complete all three levels—elementary, intermediate, and advanced—and score at least 90% on a comprehensive exam.

During his address, Chairman Lee Man-hee stated, “The Bible says that anyone who adds to or takes away from the Word cannot enter heaven (Revelation 22:18–19). Our Shincheonji Church of Jesus proudly declares that we have mastered the Book of Revelation.” He continued, “If one truly wishes to have genuine faith, they must learn here in Shincheonji.”

He added, “Many claim to believe in Jesus but do not follow the Bible completely. Do not rely on church authority—examine yourselves to see if your faith is truly grounded in Scripture.”

Despite heightened persecution, criticism, and obstruction directed toward Shincheonji Church of Jesus, this year’s graduating class reached 60,000. In particular, the number of pastors completing the course has steadily increased, with a cumulative total surpassing 13,500 in the past four years.

One of the testimonies that drew notable attention was from Oh Sun-kyung, a former pastor and one of the graduates. She shared, “I had established three churches and believed I was a faithful servant dedicating my life to God’s kingdom. But deep inside, I always carried the heavy burden of not understanding Revelation. After reading the Bible over 30 times without finding answers, I felt ashamed before my congregation and eventually gave up my ministry.”

She continued, “On the first day of class at the Zion Christian Mission Center, my heart opened within an hour. Every lesson was grounded purely in the logic and truth of the Bible.” With emotion, she declared, “Now I can boldly proclaim: I have mastered the Book of Revelation!”

She also urged other pastors: “Now that the secrets of Revelation have been revealed, our role as shepherds is to guide God’s flock to heaven. Let us first fully understand and uphold the promised Word, humbling ourselves before the Scriptures and achieving perfect faith together with our congregations.”

General graduates also expressed deep appreciation for the logical and Scripture-centered teaching.

Park Sangjun (44), who had been a Presbyterian believer for over 40 years, confessed, “I used to criticize Shincheonji and even watched documentaries attacking it. But when I followed my wife to the Zion Christian Mission Center, I realized Shincheonji truly teaches according to the Bible.”

Rizia Monteiro (19), from the Netherlands, who flew 16 hours to attend the ceremony, said, “Shincheonji Church explains every verse based solely on the Bible, not on personal interpretation. That’s the biggest difference from other churches.”

Zion Christian Mission Center Director Tan Youngjin emphasized, “Despite intense misunderstanding and prejudice, more and more people are being renewed through the Word. This proves that God is with us.” He added, “These graduates have understood the reality of the Bible that even pastors have not known. This marks the beginning of an era where faith is transformed not by knowledge, but by truth.”

The graduation ceremony, themed “Love and Blessing, Light Shining Over the World,” filled Shincheonji Cheongju Church with more than 20,000 attendees, while many others joined online from Shincheonji congregations across Korea and abroad, creating an atmosphere of celebration.