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  • Russian leader openly practices Christianity in North Korea at Russian Orthodox Church

    Russian leader openly practices Christianity in North Korea at Russian Orthodox Church

    When Putin visited North Korea, he visited a small Russian Orthodox church, which had been built there, in 2007. Putin said a prayer in the church, lit a candle and made the sign of the cross, and spoke with the pastor. This was televised on TV, effectively declaring to North Korea, that Russia is a Christian nation.

    Russia frequently uses the establishment of Russian Orthodox churches as a form of ‘soft power’ in nations around the globe. It’s a part of Russia expanding it’s culture and influence. After the establishment of the church in 2007, 4 North Koreans were sent to a Russian Orthodox seminary, to in order to conduct services at the church, back in North Korea.

    Why did Putin visit a tiny Orthodox church in North Korea?
  • Early Korean Mission Strategy and Structure 1880-1940

    Early Korean Mission Strategy and Structure 1880-1940

    Early Korean Mission Strategy and Structure 1880-1940: Bridging the Gap Between Traditional Mission Methods and Church Movements

    The early Korean Protestant church experienced growth and expansion to such a degree that one of its cities, Pyongyang, became known as “The Jerusalem of the East.” Many missiologists look to the Korean Revival of 1907 as the spark of the rapid increase, when in fact the church had already been growing exponentially before that point. This article explores the underlying strategies and methods used by the missionaries and indigenous believers which allowed the church to grow quickly. The amount of evangelism and Bible distribution performed by untrained believers was exceptional and undoubtedly connected to the rapid expansion.

    http://ojs.globalmissiology.org/index.php/english/article/view/2687/6634