RootWitness and history
Our roots go back to Bible training for people who had fled North Korea to Jilin, China, in 1998. The handwritten letters and personal accounts of 17 witnesses of faith continue to tell their stories.
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From one life made new, toward revivalamong the nations
Since 1998
We prepare people through Bible reading, memorization, and prayer, then send them to serve in North Korea and the nations. Rooted in the witness of those who came before us, we equip people through Scripture.
- Bible training began
- 1998
- Bible training begins in Jilin
- Witnesses of faith
- 17
- Vision: train North Korean missionaries
- 5,000
- Our vision for the future
- 2035
Who we are
Three foundations of our mission
Root
OriginBible Reading School
Reading the New Testament 100 times and the Old Testament 20 times, memorizing 600 verses, and praying three hours a day: the training at the heart of our founding ministry.
NowOur ministries
Bible Reading School, Deut-saegi, Golden Bell Church, AGAIN 1907, and Naerae TV: five ministries rooted in Scripture and reaching out to the nations.
Read moreFaith in everyday life
Remember. Pray. Take part.
Stories of faith inspire our prayers today. Together, we help carry the mission forward.
Discover the stories that shape us.
Read the testimonies of those who devoted their lives to the gospel and explore our history to discover the faith we carry forward.
Ministries
5 ministries
Rooted in Scripture, our ministries reach out to the nations.
Bible Reading School
Our founding ministry: equipping each person through Scripture
Read the New Testament 100 times, the Old Testament 20 times, and memorize 600 verses. Founded in 1998 among people who had fled North Korea to China, the school trains missionaries through Bible reading, memorization, and prayer.
Ministry page coming soon
Deut-saegi
Hear the Word, take it to heart, and share it with the nations
Through 600 memorized Bible verses and multilingual resources, Deut-saegi connects communities and local leaders around the world to share the gospel.
Ministry page coming soon
Naerae TV
Where every ministry meets the world
Bible teaching, testimonies, stories of the martyrs, AGAIN 1907 gatherings, short videos, and multilingual content. Naerae TV shares the voices of people who have fled North Korea and calls viewers to pray for the country.
Ministry page coming soonLight Unto the Nations — vision 2035
From one life made new, toward revival among the nations
Rooted in the witness of those who came before us, we equip people through Scripture to serve the nations.
Why we walk this road
Our story began with a prayer in 1998. The witness of the martyrs and training in Scripture have shaped Light Unto the Nations.
Read the whole story1998
Bible training begins in Jilin
Bible training for people who had fled North Korea began in Jilin, China. This became the spiritual foundation of our mission and the beginning of the Bible Reading School.
Witness
The stories of 17 witnesses of faith
Handwritten letters and personal accounts preserve the witness of seventeen people who risked their lives for their faith in North Korea. Their stories continue to shape our mission.
2000s
The Bible school takes shape
A training program took shape around Bible reading, memorization, and prayer: reading the New Testament 100 times and the Old Testament 20 times, memorizing 600 verses, and praying three hours a day.
Growth
The work spreads
Rooted in Scripture, five ministries grew: Bible Reading School, Golden Bell Church, AGAIN 1907, Deut-saegi, and Naerae TV.
2035
Vision: the revival of one soul
From one life made new, toward revival among the nations. Rooted in the witness of those who came before us, we equip people through Scripture to serve the nations.
Witnesses
We remember the martyrs
We remember those who gave their lives to share the gospel in North Korea.
Partnership
Will you walk with us?
Join this work through prayer and giving.