Introduction of Hanbit Church’s

Prayer MovementWith Pastor Baek Yong-hyun

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Pastor Baek Yong-hyun and his Prayer Ministry

Pastor Baek Yong-hyun

Pastor Baek Yong-hyun, the senior pastor of Hanbit Church in Daejeon, South Korea, has

been engaged in a remarkable campaign for real change through prayer campaign that has

covered the entire country and now he is preparing to reach out to the world. Pastor Baek has

embraced a new vision for a transformation of our society through the tremendous power of

prayer. He efforts extend beyond the Hanbit Church to form the foundations for a spiritual

revival throughout Christianity in South Korea. He believes that any believer can be

transformed through practice into a prayer warrior ready to change the world.

According to Pastor Baek, prayer is the core of God's work and the daily practice of prayer

prepares us best to listen to, and to obey, God's commands in every aspect of our lives. Pastor

Baek directly leads the early morning and evening prayer meetings at Hanbit Church, and

increasingly for believers across Korea, every single day of the year, all 365 days without

fail.

Some ask how it is possible for him to lead those prayer meetings every single day, without

rest. Pastor Baek’s response is remarkably simple:

“Praying is simply the most important thing in life.” Prayer is not part of his ministry

services, just part of his work. Prayer is like breathing, a necessary act to stay alive

spiritually. He feels that prayer is his essential responsibility to all followers of the faith, to

himself, and above all to God from morning to night, throughout the entire year.

Prayer has been critical for Pastor Baek for a lifetime, but there was a specific turning point

in his ministry. In 2012 he was inspired to devote himself to a prayer fast that went on for 40

days and from which he emerged invigorated and closer to God. He grasped then the true

power of prayer to transform our lives and the world around us.

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He devoted himself to a mission of launching an enormous prayer movement in Korea that

has served to revitalize Christianity and to make passive believers active. He has made prayer

a central practice for at his church and formed a nation-wide prayer network. He has held

over 500 revivals centered on prayer for fellow pastors and for the laity.

Pastor Baek resolved to pray at least three hours every single day, making it central to both

his ministry and his own personal life.

He sees this level of commitment as a continuation of the original ministry of the Apostles of

the First Church, an embodiment of their pledge, “We will give our attention to prayer and

the ministry of the word”(Acts 6:4).

Pastor Baek through himself into his mission of transformation through prayer after he was

appointed as Senior Pastor of Hanbit Church in 2015. As a result, the attendance at the early

morning prayer meetings increased from around 100 to over 1,000 people. He inspired

prayers and sermons have transformed the church members into “prayer warriors” by

following the program for “A fifty-day Prayer School” that he leads every year.

The Prayer School program has rapidly expanded, exerting a tremendous positive influence

on other Korean churches, and helping to establish an effective and inspiring approach to

teaching and training a new generation of prayer warriors every year. No one in the ministry

is left out of this powerful transformational movement.

Ministry Baek has become a leader in this growing movement for spiritual transformation,

and in the process he has established a new paradigm for making prayer a concrete and

powerful part of the lives of every believer and the cement that binds together every church,

and pulls together the nation.

The “Prayer School” movement has taken off in Korean churches.

Currently, there are over 400 churches across Korea that have taken up Pastor Baek’s call for

a transformation through prayer as described in his book “Prayer School.”

Over 5,000 people, including pastors and members of the Prayer School from all over the

country, gather to pray together at Hanbit Church for the prayer conference over three days

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every August.

Pastor Baek has published a series of books on prayer: Prayer School (published by

Duranno), 40 days of Prayer School (published by Hanbit Church), 50 Days of Prayer School

(published by Hanbit Church) and Practice Book for Prayer (published by Hanbit Church).

Introduction to Hanbit Church’s prayer ministry

1. 50 Days of Prayer School

Hanbit Church includes all the members of its congregation in 365 days a year series of early

morning and evening prayer meetings. Followers gather together to pray fervently at the

church, both by day and by night. The 50-day Prayer School runs from March to April and

forms a core ministry of the Hanbit Church. The principles of prayer and the method for

communication with God are introduced systematically as the essence of the Gospel and its

relevance to prayer is made manifest.

The whole church comes together to concentrate on prayer together, generating tremendous

spiritual energy. For that period of 50 days, some 3,000 church members attend the early

morning prayer meeting every day.

2. Early morning and evening prayer ministry

When all the members of the Hanbit Church gather for prayer at 5 AM or 7:30 PM, they are

overwhelmed with the passion of prayer and the connection with God in a manner that deeply

inspires and motivates.

The Hanbit Church breaks up into worship teams made up of about twenty people

representing the church community as a whole who are devoted to playing their special role,

giving their specific prayers, at each prayer meeting service. A special prayer meeting is held

at the start of each month at which all church members come together to pray with great

fervor and concentration for three days. That prayer meeting is known as “The Attic Prayer

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Meeting ” and it serves to launch the month’s series of powerful prayer events that take the

form of inspiring services and sermons, prayer meetings that pull the community together and

rallies. These events offer a precious time for church members and profound spiritual

experiences.

The whole church gathers on the first day of the month for the prayer day together with

children called “The New Day Prayer Meeting.” At that time, the younger generation joins

the adult members at the early morning prayer meetings and together they launch into the

new month with inspiring prayers and receive blessings from the Pastor with his own hands

conveying the spirit of Jesus Christ.

3. Intercessory Prayer Ministry

There is a team dedicated to intercessory prayer that consists of 35 groups, or a total of about

350 people. Each group for intercessory prayer prays in relay, following a carefully planned

schedule every day, and more than 10 people will stay up all night for the prayer. On Sunday,

the intercessory prayer team prays during worship services. The church also sets up an

“emergency intercessory prayer box” that is available to all church members who need urgent

prayers for the challenges that they face.

In addition, church schools also form intercessory prayer teams that inculcate in the next

generations a focus on prayer as the means to address the challenges of life and to derive

power and inspiration. They conduct prayer training sessions and form motivated groups for

prayer such as the “Children’s prayer special forces,” “Elementary knee prayer meeting,”

“Middle school prayer team,” “High school prayer team,” and the “Youth prayer team.”

4. The Prayer Movement Ministry

* Prayer Conference

Pastor Baek holds a “Prayer conference” every year at which he shares the prayer work of the

Hanbit Church with others and he holds numerous rallies and lectures across Korea that are

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based on the principles laid out in the book “50 Days of Prayer School.” The last conference

brought together 5,000 attendees from 1,000 churches across the country who prayed

fervently as one for three straight days in 2019.

Network of the Cooperating churches for the Prayer School

Minister Baek organized in 2016 a "Prayer School Network with the cooperating churches"

to share the way of prayer ministry with the entire country. As a result, Hanbit Church signed

agreements with more than 400 churches nationwide. The Prayer School Network includes

biannual meetings and national prayer conferences. Minister Baek supports other churches

when they hold a “50 Days of Prayer School” with spiritual aid, financial support and other

knowhow from the prayer ministry. He is happy to help you get started.

Compilation and dissemination of prayer materials

The “40 Days of Prayer School” textbook is the direct fruit of Pastor Baek’s 40 days of

fasting and fervent prayer. The book details the spiritual principles and the concrete blessings

and benefits of such focused prayer in a systematic manner.

The following book “Prayer School” covers 50 subjects essential to effective prayer and

serves as a foundational text for training and education. The clear and concise language

makes it possible for anyone to recognize the secrets of prayer, both in terms of fundamental

principles, but also the specific impact that prayer can have for the individual, the family, the

church and the nation.

Since its publication, “Prayer School” created a sensation among Korean churches, especially

the most recent 22nd edition.

In addition, “50 Days Prayer School” and “Prayer School practice book” are also immensely

popular in Korean churches. Together, these books form a solid foundation for the strategic

and unified use of prayer in our Christian community.

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5. Evangelism ministry

Hanbit Church starts the mission of evangelism for members with prayer. Church members

who have started a new life of prayer through Pastor Baek’s prayer ministry, and who have

received an answer to their troubles and concerns in those prayers, naturally want to share

their testimonies with others. Their testimonies are the most effective method of evangelism

to reach those who have not yet experienced the Gospel directly.

Hanbit Church's evangelism is more than an organized and strategic method for the church

community, it is also a self-sustaining and voluntary approach of each individual. Various

groups and individuals from the Hanbit Church go out into the community during the week to

spread the word of God and to invite people to the church for worship after morning prayer

services. All of the teams join in the effort to evangelize so that they can share the grace they

have received naturally, without pressure. All church staff, including all of the aid pastors,

take to the streets to evangelize the way of Heaven every Friday morning.

Elders who wish to evangelize also go out on the road of their own free will every Sunday

afternoon to spread the Good Word. Even the church school participates in evangelical

activities in front of nearby schools every Thursday. All members enjoy sharing their

testimonies and inviting new members to join the church.

“50 Days Prayer School”

The approach and the ideal, the method and the practice of Pastor Baek’s Prayer

School are laid out for the layman in his masterful work “50 Days Prayer School.” It is

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Pastor Baek’s sincere hope that he will be able to translate this book into English to

share with the world in the near future.

“50 Days Prayer School”

Table of Contents

Chapter 1)

The principles of prayer

What is prayer?

The reason that we pray.

How do we pray?

The necessity of prayer

The benefits of prayer

Prayer as God’s work

Prayer as God’s promise

Prayer is what I offer to God of myself

Prayer and Faith

The Value of Prayer

Prayer as Awaiting the Proper Moment

Chapter 2)

The Efficacy of Prayer

Prayer will have efficacy from the start

All Prayers will be Answered

The Possibilities for Response

The Efficacy of Prayer by God’s Grace

Adore the Grace in the Efficacy of Prayer.

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Four Characteristics of God’s Response to Prayer

The Process whereby Prayers are Answered.

Only when you listen to God’s Voice can you overcome a Challenge

Only when you listen to God’s Voice can you be true to your Mission

Chapter 3)

The Method of Prayer

Early Morning Prayer

Spoken Public Prayer

Prayer for the Fast

Prayer for the Blessing

Speaking in Tongues Prayer

Prayer of Proclamation

Healing Prayer

Intercessory Prayer

Repentance Prayer

Prayer of Tears

Prayer that Opens the Door

Prayer for the Nation and its People

Chapter 3)

The Method of Prayer

Early Morning Prayer

Spoken public prayer

Prayer for the Fast

Prayer of Blessing

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Prayer of Speaking in Tongues

Prayer of Proclamation

Prayer of Healing

Intercessory Prayer

Prayer of Repentance

Prayer of Tears

Prayer that opens the Door

Prayer for the Nation and its People.

Chapter 4)

Prayer and Spiritual Breakthrough

Break through into the Camp of Prayer

Break through the Spiritual Barriers

Break through to the Turning Point of Prayer

Break through to yourself through Prayer

Break through Spiritual Torpor

Break through the limits of Prayer by Grace

Break through Tests by Prayer

Open the Gates of heaven through prayer.

Chapter 5)

Prayer and Spiritual Growth

Prayer in the Small Back Room

Prayer with Gratitude

Prayer and Spiritual Growth

How the Place for Prayer determines Ability

Don't give up; Pray!10

Keep praying!

Look to God and pray!

Chapter 6)

Testament to the Power of the Prayer School

The Power of Prayer changed my Life

Grace of Early Morning Prayer

The Secrets of Prayer I learned from “Fifty Day Prayer School”

God Prepares in Advance for our Prayers

How God heals

Grace from the “Prayer Conference”

Prayer is the Answer

A Time for Grace Replete with Gratitude

Appendix

1. Introduction of Hanbit Church

Full Name: Christian Methodist Church Hanbit Church in Daejeon

Foundation Date: 29th October, 1971

Denomination: Methodist

Total Members: 8,500 (registered members as of December, 2020)

Staff: Senior Pastor,13 Assistant Pastors, 16 Junior Pastors, 39 Active Elders

Facilities: 10 story Main building (including 3,500-seat main hall) 2 story basement,

multi-purpose annex.

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Address: Daedeok-daero 22 gil 21 (Nae-dong 136-5) Seo-gu, Daejeon, South Korea

Phone: 82-42-535-4245

2. Biography of Senior Pastor Baek Yong-hyun

B.A. in theology from Methodist Theological University

M.A in Theology from Jeonju University Graduate School of Theology

Founder of Daedong Methodist Church in Geochang, Gyeongsang-namdo, South

Korea (member of congregation for 26 years)

Appointed as Senior Pastor at Hanbit Church in Daejeon, South Korea, 2015

Has held over 500 revivals, prayer conferences and rallies in addition to daily services

and prayer sessions at Hanbit Church.

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1) Hanbit Church

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2) Prayer School at Hanbit Church

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3) New Year's Eve Service & Prayer meeting

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