The Korean Union Conference Holds the 32nd Session December 13-16.

The 32nd Korean Union Conference Session was opened with the theme, “Preach the Gospel in the regions beyond you,” on December 13 in the Adventist Hospital Church in Seoul , Korea . Following the November 6 centennial celebration of the Adventist Church in Korea , the session with 530 delegates brought church members’ attention to a new challenge to step forwards to another century of the mission.

530 delegates from the 5 local conferences including officers from the NSD participate in the KUC session.

At the opening devotional, Dr. Jairyong Lee, president of the Northern Asia-Pacific Division (NSD), said, “This session is very important because it will setup a new stepping stone for new coming century of the mission in Korea .” He emphasized that the session should be conducted according to God’s Will and in the presence of the Holy Spirit.
Korean Union Conference (left) & Seoul Adventist Hospital (right)

At the opening address, Pastor Chun, Jung Kwon, president of the Adventist Church in Korea , urged members to “Sharing and Serving” saying, “The Adventist Church should be born again with the mission of Jesus Christ to share with and serve our neighbors as we welcome a new century of the mission.”
During the 4 day event focused on expanding the border of evangelism, church leaders from the 5 local conference areas including officials from the NSD will review the past mission works, and study and discuss about the spiritual growth and identity, and strategic methods for evangelism and church growth. Also, they will be involved in the election of new church leaders of the KUC for 2005-2009.

Dr. Jairyong Lee, president of the Northern Asia-Pacific Division

Pastor Chun, Jung Kwon, president of the Korean Union Conference
The delegates are asking the Holy Spirit to be with the Session.