1953~1970 | 광림교회(영문)

Church History

Holy traces of God found at Kwanglim

A Burning flame moving towards the world. Kwanglim and 68 years!

Adorn the place of my sanctuary; and I will glorify the place of my feet. (Isaiah 60:13)
68 years of Kwanglim's ministry of the Gospel is certainly a living witness to the amazing grace of God and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. At times of need God always extended a helping hand, performing miracles and showing signs of hope. Thank and glory be to God, Kwaanglim is growing and expanding even today to be a 'church bringing light to the world ( L.I.G.H.T )' and to share the love and grace of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

1953~1970

Kwanglim, The burning flame of heaven

1953
- Oct. 3
  
  Kwangheemun 2^nd Church (Parent church) Inauguration Service at Goya temple.
1953
- Oct. 3
  
  1^st Senior Pastor Ungsik Min
1953
- Oct.
  
  Organize Housewife Mission Society (present. Women’s Mission Society)
1954
- Feb. 21
  
  Host the first parish meeting
- Nov. 14
  
  Acquire a church construction site at Ssangrim-dong.
  Rename to Kwanglim.
1959
- May
  
  Rev. Saehong Han appointed as 2^nd Senior Pastor
- July
  
  1^st Revival Service
1960
- Dec.
  
  Completion of church construction (6 years after breaking ground, 7 years after inauguration)
1961
- May
  
  Rev. Whachul Cho appointed as 3^rd Senior Pastor
1963
- March 17
  
  Senior Pastor Ungshik Min entitled as pastor emeritus
- Nov. 10
  
  Celebration of the 10^th Foundation Anniversary
1964
- Aug. 30
  
  Launch radio broadcast service for North Korea
1965
- April 20
  
  Open Kwanglim Kindergarten
1965
- Aug.
  
  Rev. Yongryun Kim appointed as 4^th Senior Pastor