{
  "id": 16810116,
  "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-16810116",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-27T22:52:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "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) - a global organization dedicated to promoting church growth - marked its 50th anniversary with a significant conference in Seoul from October 28-31, 2021. Held at Yoido Full Gospel Church and Jamsil Student Gymnasium, the event was presided over by CGI chairman, Lee Young-hoon, who serves as the senior pastor of Yoido Full Gospel Church.\n\nDuring a recent interview on GoodTV, Lee Young-hoon emphasized the potential of the conference to serve as a fresh catalyst for the revival of churches worldwide. He urged Korean churches to overcome divisions, conflicts, and confrontations, calling for unity to prepare for the reunification of the Korean Peninsula. Lee further highlighted the importance of repentance and introspection for Korean churches, urging them to learn from global religious experiences.\n\nWhen asked about the origins of CGI, Lee revealed that the organization was established in November 1976 with the ambitious goal of inspiring the growth of churches across the globe. Drawing inspiration from exemplary models like Yoido Full Gospel Church, CGI has grown remarkably over the past five decades, thanks to the active participation of global pastors and church leaders.",
  "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…",
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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."
}