WMSCOG Practices & Internal Structure

Leadership Hierarchy

Top Leadership

• General Pastor: Kim Joo-cheol (current leader)
• “God the Mother”: Zhang Gil-jah (Zahng Gil-jah) - claimed divine figure
• Headquarters: Located in South Korea with international oversight

Regional Structure

• Regional Pastors: Oversee continental or large geographic operations
• National Coordinators: Manage country-level activities
• Local Pastors: Direct individual churches and local communities
• Assistant Pastors: Support local leadership and specific programs

Member Hierarchy

• Deacons: Senior members with specific responsibilities
• Active Members: Regular participants in good standing
• New Members: Recent converts undergoing integration process
• Seekers/Guests: Potential converts being recruited

Worship Structure

Regular Services

• Sabbath Services: Mandatory Saturday worship gatherings
• Weekday Meetings: Additional mid-week services and studies
• Special Ceremonies: Passover, feast days, and other observances
• Prayer Meetings: Regular group prayer sessions

Service Components

• Worship Songs: Specific hymns and songs about WMSCOG doctrine
• Scripture Study: Guided interpretation sessions
• Testimonies: Member sharing of experiences and conversions
• Offerings: Financial contributions expected at most services

Behavioral Expectations

Attendance Requirements

• Mandatory participation in Sabbath services
• Expected attendance at additional weekly meetings
• Participation in special events and ceremonies
• Involvement in evangelism and recruitment activities

Lifestyle Controls

• Dietary restrictions and guidelines
• Dress codes for services and public representation
• Restrictions on relationships with non-members
• Limitations on entertainment and media consumption

Financial Obligations

• Regular tithing and offerings expected
• Special fundraising campaigns for church projects
• Financial support for missionary activities
• Personal financial sacrifices for church priorities

Internal Operations

Communication Systems

• Official church publications and newsletters
• Internal messaging and announcement systems
• Structured reporting from local to regional leadership
• Controlled information flow to maintain doctrine consistency

Training and Indoctrination

• New member orientation programs
• Ongoing doctrinal education sessions
• Leadership training for advancing members
• Specialized training for evangelism teams

Discipline and Control

• System of correction for doctrinal deviations
• Social pressure and potential shunning for non-compliance
• Graduated consequences for questioning leadership
• Intensive counseling for those showing doubt

Evangelism Structure

Recruitment Teams

• Organized outreach groups with specific assignments
• Campus-focused teams targeting universities
• Community outreach programs
• Online evangelism through social media platforms

Training Programs

• Scripted approaches for different demographics
• Role-playing exercises for handling objections
• Quotas and expectations for successful conversions
• Regular reporting and accountability measures

Target Demographics

• Primary focus on young adults and university students
• Secondary targeting of families and professionals
• Special attention to those experiencing life transitions
• International expansion efforts in developing regions

This analysis covers WMSCOG’s organizational structure. For recruitment tactics and methods, see Recruitment & Evangelism.