David Yonggi Cho - Wider Ministry

Wider Ministry

Cho has spent more than 44 years emphasizing the importance of cell group ministry, which he believes is the key to church growth, as well as team ministry.

In November 1976, Cho founded Church Growth International, an organization dedicated to teaching the principles of evangelism and church growth to pastors all over the world. In January 1986, he led the way in establishing the Elim Welfare Town, a facility for the elderly, the young, the homeless, and the unemployed. The latter would be given training and a choice of four occupations. In March of the same year, he founded Hansei University. He was Chairman of the World Assemblies of God Fellowship from 1992 to 2000, and has served as Chairman of the Korean Christian Leaders Association since November 1998. He has also served as Chairman of the Good People charity organization since February 1999.

1976 November. ~ Chairman of the Board, Church Growth International
1986 January. ~ Chairman-Elim Welfare Town, facility for the elderly and the young
1986 March. ~ Chairman-Board of Trustees, Hansei University
1992 September. ~ 2000 August. Chairman-World Assemblies of God Fellowship
1999 February. ~ Chairman of Good People, A Non-Government Organization
2000 March 28 ~ Founder & CEO of David Cho Evangelistic Mission

In addition to his native Korean, Cho is fluent in English. He has written numerous books, including Fourth Dimension (two volumes); The Holy Spirit, My Senior Partner; Praying With Jesus; More Than Numbers; and Prayer, Key to Revival. He has three adult sons.

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