Faith, and partnership: Revelation seminar inspires Ugandan pastors

On September 27, 2025, two very different gatherings one in South Korea and another in Uganda were united by a shared focus: the Book of Revelation.

At the Cheongju Church of the Matthias Tribe in South Korea, Chairman Lee Man-hee of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony, hosted a large-scale Word Seminar attended by 1,000 pastors and members. 

Known for his insistence that “The Book of Revelation must be the standard of faith,” Chairman Lee reiterated the need for Bible tests based on Revelation 22:18–19, describing them as a way to distinguish between orthodoxy and heresy.

That same day, Uganda became part of this global conversation. In Kampala, the seminar broadcast was followed by a unique initiative: the Open Bible Test on Revelation. One hundred Christian pastors and an equal number of Shincheonji members gathered to sit for a 100-question exam centered on prophecy, fulfillment, and the deeper meaning of the New Testament.

For many pastors, the experience was eye-opening. “I realised that I knew nothing about the Book of Revelation,” admitted one Ugandan participant. “I came to understand its important responsibility in guiding a life of faith, and I want to study more deeply with Shincheonji to broaden my understanding of prophecy and fulfillment.”

Church members also echoed the sense of discovery. “This became an opportunity to learn and understand Revelation. Since the current Protestant world does not truly know the reality of Revelation, I hope that the pastors who attended will come to recognise the promised pastor and temple where God is working,” one participant shared.

Beyond the test, the day carried a spirit of partnership. At the SS Hotel in Kampala, seven local pastors signed an MOU with Shincheonji for gospel exchange, highlighting a growing appetite for dialogue within Uganda’s Christian community.

This moment reflects the rapid growth of Shincheonji in Uganda. Established in 2015 with just 27 members, the Uganda Church now counts 8,388 registered believers, underscoring a steady rise in interest.

For Shincheonji, the mission remains clear: to engage churches worldwide in Word-centered exchanges and promote peace through understanding Revelation. As the Kampala event concluded, the message was simple yet bold—knowing the reality of Revelation is not just theology, but a pathway to leading believers in truth.