Pilgrimage to Yoido Full Gospel Church: The World’s Largest
Table of Contents
- Meeting the Co-Founder
- Yoido Full Gospel Church
- The Journey to Prayer Mountain
- The Prayer Grottos
- Conclusion of Pilgrimage to Yoido Full Gospel Church
It’s pretty cool to see how the random occurrences in our lives end up becoming part of our destiny. The events here, decades later, led me to be part of a spiritual pilgrimage that impacted my heart deeply. Pilgrimage to Yoido Full Gospel Church and the experiences I had there are moments I’ll never forget. Random occurrences + gratitude = destiny.
Journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step – Lao Tzu
Meeting the Co-Founder
I had the honor of meeting the co-founder of the largest church (by attendance) in the world, located in Seoul, Korea. At the time, I was only 17, and I heard stories of how she built the fastest-growing church from the ground up through much prayer. Fifteen years later, I met her again when she was the guest speaker at my previous job in Pensacola, Florida.
Yoido Full Gospel Church
Yoido Full Gospel Church stands as a testament to faith, with over 750,000 members. It’s a place where prayer is the foundation of everything they do.
Furthermore, the church is known not just for its massive size but also for its organized and effective movement of people, allowing them to enter and exit with remarkable efficiency.
Thousands of people travel here, from all over the world, to witness the miracles that have taken place within its walls.
The Journey to Prayer Mountain
A key part of the pilgrimage to Yoido Full Gospel Church is the visit to Prayer Mountain. It is a beautiful and serene property that offers a sanctuary for those seeking peace and spiritual renewal. For example, the grounds feature a hotel, cafeteria, church buildings, and historic homes.
Indeed, It is a place where people can disconnect from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse themselves in tranquility. Counseling services are also available for those in need of guidance.
The church provides free bus transportation from the Yoido to the Prayer Mountain which is over an hour plus drive.
Lodging at Prayer Mountain
The accommodations at Prayer Mountain are simple and clean, with rooms available for a modest price of around USD 25 per night. Although we initially booked a stay, we decided to return to the city by Uber, opting not to spend the night. You can book rooms at Prayer Mountain through their website
The Prayer Grottos
The prayer grottos at Prayer Mountain without a doubt, the highlight of our trip. These simple rooms provide a space for people to pray fervently and seek divine intervention. With a charging station to play music or Bible scriptures, there is something deeply powerful about broken humanity meeting spirituality through sincere prayer. Many have experienced miracles in this sacred space.
To experience the prayer grottos on video, visit my Instagram
Conclusion of Pilgrimage to Yoido Full Gospel Church
Destination vs Journey
This pilgrimage to Yoido Full Gospel Church brought to mind a story I once heard about a father who built a playhouse with his children. The time that they took to build it was filled with vibrant memories of the kids helping their dad.
When the playhouse was finally completed, the purpose of it was for the kids to play in it daily, but the kids rarely used the playhouse. Puzzled, the father wondered why the kids had so much fun building it but rarely visited it afterward.
The father then realized that it wasn’t the destination of the house that mattered to the kids, it was the journey of building the house that mattered.
We get so caught up in our goals and final destination that we forget to enjoy the journey. Life is not a sprint but a marathon race. Enjoy the journey because that is what really counts, the process and journey to greatness.
Today, let us remind ourselves to breathe in every moment of our journey. Make memories, allow mistakes, and learn from them; be content and live! Whether traveling for spiritual renewal or participating in humanitarian trips, the journey itself is what enriches our lives. The pilgrimage to South Korea did our hearts good. We slowed down & enjoyed the journey.
