{
  "id": 16806528,
  "title": "Conference to serve as fresh catalyst for revival of churches, says CGI chairman",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/conference-to-serve-as-fresh-catalyst-for-revival-of-churches-says",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-27T22:27:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/people-events/20261028/conference-to-serve-as-fresh-catalyst-for-revival-of-churches-says-cgi-chairman"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Church Growth International (CGI) was founded in 1976 with the goal of promoting church growth worldwide, drawing inspiration from successful examples such as the Yoido Full Gospel Church. Since its inception, CGI has expanded significantly, with global pastors and leaders actively participating in its activities. The 50th CGI Conference is set to take place from October 28-31 at the Yoido Full Gospel Church and Jamsil Student Gymnasium in Seoul, under the leadership of Lee Young-hoon, the senior pastor of Yoido Full Gospel Church and CGI chairman. Lee anticipates that the upcoming conference will serve as a fresh catalyst for the revival of churches globally. During an interview on GoodTV, a Christian gospel broadcaster, he urged Korean churches to overcome divisions, conflicts, and confrontations, emphasizing the need for unity to prepare for the reunification of the Korean Peninsula. He added, \"Korean churches should repent and reflect before the global religious world.\" When questioned about CGI's origins, Lee acknowledged its substantial influence on churches around the globe over the past five decades, stating, \"As time has passed\"",
  "summary": "Church Growth International (CGI) was established in November 1976 with the aim of fostering the growth of churches around the world by showcasing exemplary models like Yoido Full Gospel Church. Since then, CGI has continued to grow remarkably as global pastors and church leaders have participated actively. The 50th CGI Conference takes place at Yoido Full Gospel Church and Jamsil Student…",
  "key_points": [
    "CGI, founded in 1976, aims to promote church growth worldwide",
    "50th CGI Conference to be held October 28-31 in Seoul",
    "Lee Young-hoon, CGI chairman, expects conference to revive churches globally"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}