Reverend Kim Sam-Whan’s pastoral philosophy is, in brief, ‘The Lord
only’ Under this philosophy, he tries to open everyday with faith. He believes that the
religious faith experienced at dawn results in one’s spiritual growth and God, with his
hand of benevolence, never forgets to impart his blessing. Also, he believes the
devoted faith is the cornerstone for one to enter the holiest place.
Reverend Kim Sam-Whan’s sermon, characterized by simplicity, leads the
service. It is very easy to understand. One step away from critical and legalistic
messages, he imparts consolatory, wishful, blissful and evangelical messages. The
Myungsung Church has, first in South Korea, invented and introduced a special Early
Morning Prayer Rally, which is somewhat different from fasting prayer meetings or
prayer vigils. It has also diversified its service.
External factors comprising the system of the Myungsung Church include
its budgetary support and departments planning, implementing and evaluating the
Special Early Morning Prayer Rally. The Myungsung Church, from its 28 years of
experience, is well aware of how to run a church organization.
International factors making up its system include the prayer and
devotedness of all its high-ranking staff and religious workers. It also motivates all its
attendees to participate while saying bidding prayers.
Through the Special Early Morning Prayer Rally completed by Myungsung
Church-goers’ proactive participation, they can form a sense of unity as a spiritual
community.