Korean pastor Paul Yonggi Cho describes his church as both the smallest and the largest in the world. The introduction of home cell groups has brought about not only phenomenal growth, but also intimate fellowship and involvement.
About the Author
David Yonggi Cho is Senior Pastor of the Yoido Full Gospel Church, which is the world's largest known congregation, with a membership of approximately 780,000. In November 1976, Cho founded Church Growth International, an organization dedicated to teaching the principles of evangelism and church growth to pastors all over the world. In January 1986, he led the way in establishing the Elim Welfare Town, a facility for the elderly, the young, the homeless, and the unemployed. The latter would be given training and a choice of four occupations. In March of the same year, he founded Hansei University. He was Chairman of the World Assemblies of God Fellowship from 1992 to 2000, and has served as Chairman of the Korean Christian Leaders Association since November 1998. He has also served as Chairman of the Good People charity organization since February 1999
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Korean pastor Paul Yonggi Cho describes his church as both the smallest and the largest in the world. The introduction of home cell groups has brought about not only phenomenal growth, but also intimate fellowship and involvement.
About the Author
David Yonggi Cho is Senior Pastor of the Yoido Full Gospel Church, which is the world's largest known congregation, with a membership of approximately 780,000. In November 1976, Cho founded Church Growth International, an organization dedicated to teaching the principles of evangelism and church growth to pastors all over the world. In January 1986, he led the way in establishing the Elim Welfare Town, a facility for the elderly, the young, the homeless, and the unemployed. The latter would be given training and a choice of four occupations. In March of the same year, he founded Hansei University. He was Chairman of the World Assemblies of God Fellowship from 1992 to 2000, and has served as Chairman of the Korean Christian Leaders Association since November 1998. He has also served as Chairman of the Good People charity organization since February 1999