1. Mega-Size Protestant Churches
The Case of the Yeouido Full Gospel Church in Yeouido

2. The Christianity in Korea
Introduction of the Christianity to Korea
Persecution of Catholicism in the 18th and 19th Century
Introduction of Protestantism in 1864
Population Distribution by Religion, 2010
Protestants: about 9 millions
Catholics: about 5 millions
Factors that Contributed to the Rapid Growth of the Churches in Korea
The Recent Trends of the Churches

3. Role of the Churches: A Historical Analysis
Introduction of the Western style public education system, hospitals, and civic organizations
Challenging the cultural and religious traditions including the ancestor worship
Advocating the gender equality
Promoting the democratic values, civil rights
Dismantling the caste-like social stratification system
Helping the Independence Movement

4. The Principles of Indigenous Church Development
John Livingstone Nevius ( )
Undergraduate Study at Union College
Graduate Study at Princeton Theological Seminary
A Missionary of the Presbyterian Church of USA
A Missionary Work in China,
The Nevius Method
“Self-Supporting”
“Self-Propagating”
“Self-Governing”
The Impact of the Nevius Method on the Korean Churches

5. The Population Distribution by Religion
The Limitations of the Data on Religion
The 2015 Census Data
Do Not Have a Religion %
Have a Religion %
Buddhist
Protestant
Catholic
% With Religion Females > Males
% With Religion Old Age Group > Young Age Group
Between 2005 and 2015
Buddhist Decline (22.8% in 2005)
Protestant Increase (18.2 in 2005)
Catholic Decline (10.8 In 2005)

6. State, Society, and Church in Korea
President Syngman Rhee and Protestant Church
The Korean War and Its impact on the growth of the church
Authoritarian Military Regimes and the Church
Democratization Movement and the Church
Cults, Sects, and Denominations
Emergence of “Mega Churches”
Internal Conflicts in the Mega Churches
Social Network, Power Elites, and Churches

7. The Protestant Churches in Korea
The Influence of the American Denominations
The North Korean Stream of the Church and Its leaders in Early Stage of the Development
The Conservative Ideological Orientation
Anti-North Korea and Anti-Communism Doctrine
Pro-Government
The Role of the Protestant Church in the Democratization
Student Groups
Labor Groups
Church Leadership

8. The Mega-Size Churches
The Contributing Factors
Population Concentration in large Cities
A Rapid Expansion of the Seminary Programs
A Large Pool of Well-Trained and Charismatic Pastors
The Needs of Spiritual Comfort for the Alienated Urban Area Residents
The Blessing-Seeking Orientation of the Congregation
The Rise of Middle Class and Its Values

9. The Mega-Size Churches
Contributing Factors, continued…
The Professional Talent Pool of the Congregation
The Entrepreneurship of the Clergy and Lay Leaders
The Power of the Social Network Ties through the Church Affiliation
The Snow-Ball Effect
Abundant Financial Resources
Diverse Programs for Different Congregational Needs
Excellent Physical Facilities
A Large Support Staff
The Cell System

10. The Largest Church in the World: The Yeouido Full Gospel Church
The Mega-Size Churches in Korea
Yeouido Full Gospel Church ,000
Grace and Truth Church ,000
Kumnan Methodist Church ,000
Kwang Lim Church ,000
Myung Seong Church ,000
Juan Presbyterian Church ,000
Incheon Full Gospel Church ,000
Onuri Church ,000
Jiguchon Church ,000
Sarang Church ,000

11. The Yeouido Full Gospel Church
Founded in 1958
Rev. David Cho
Rev. Jasil Choi
Moved into the Current Sanctuary in 1973
Change in Head Pastor
Retirement of Rev. David Cho in 2008
New head Pastor Rev. Young Hoon Lee
Theological Orientation of Rev. David Cho
Blessings through Faith
Material Blessing
The Importance of “Speaking in Tongues”
A Charismatic Preacher

12. The Scandal of the Yeouido Full Gospel Church
Allegation of Embezzlement of $70 Million of the Church Funds by Rev. David Cho
The Court Found Rev. Cho Not Guilty of the Charge
Accusation of Rev. Cho for an Extra Marital Relationship
Misuse of the Church Foundation Fund for Personal Purposes
Sanctions Against the Elders of the Church Who Initiated the Litigation Process Against
Rev. Cho

13. Discussion Shamanism, Confucianism, and Protestantism in Korea
Family Values and Christian Faith in Daily Life
The Polity and Internal Structures of the Protestant Churches
The Status Competition in the Church
The Schisms of the Churches
The Gender Dynamics in the Church

14. Discussion The Economics of the Church
The Construction Projects and the Costs
The Taxation Issues of the Clergy
Korean Missionaries Serving Overseas
The Politics of Religion: The Protestant President
President Syngman Rhee
President Kim Young-sam
President Myung-bak Lee
The Politics of Religion: The Catholic President
President Kim Dae-jung
The Generational Differences in Religiosity
The Future of the Protestantism in Korea