Prayer Journal: May 23, 2026
21. Nov. 2025 Prenatal/Infant Parents and Ministers Retreat, Lecture 3
Theme: Watchman of Re-Creation 』 (2 Corinthians 5:17)
Lecture 3: 【 Watchman of Re-Creation of the Soul 】
Lecture 1 was about how our parents must become watchmen.
Lecture 2 was about how teachers must become watchmen.
Today, our Lecture 3 is about how, if we want to save the world, we must become united watchmen — only then do we become watchmen who save souls.
When missionaries first came to Busan, what did they do? They established a hospital for delivering babies. Simply put, they used a prenatal-infant strategy. To put it more plainly, they used a birth mother strategy. So, at this final hour when our eyes must be opened wide, even a small thing becomes a great blessing. Therefore, the final strategy our prenatal-infant mission department must use is the pregnant-mother strategy. The birth mother has already given birth to a child, so the child becomes an infant, but in reality, we need to have a prenatal strategy. We need a pregnant-mother strategy. They say that when these missionaries arrived, there were no beds in the wards, so they went to a US military base and got old beds. That missionary was a missionary named McKenzie. He had been in Vanuatu. He fell ill there and came out. When his body had somewhat recovered, he came to Korea. So the place they arrived at was Busan. And so they established Ilsin Women’s Hospital. And they built a small church, which was our mother church, Ilsin Church. In a sense, it was just one among many churches. But the family that began their faith life there — me — I have received the blessing of doing only evangelism work up to this day. Naturally, I went to Australia to evangelize, and things like that. Even more amazing is that Missionary McKenzie had been in Vanuatu, and we became connected to that place. Despite extreme opposition, Vanuatu, as a nation, recognized our gospel. One of the many reasons for this is that the politicians of Vanuatu are almost all pastors. They know theology. These people, with their lives on the line, recognized us. It was essentially established by national law. When they come to visit, they bring some kind of medal or insignia and present it to me, don’t they? What that means is they are giving, at the national level, something their nation has been holding in reserve. Even more amazing — it is the complete stepping stone for opening the door to 5,000 tribess. In some respects, for opening the door to 5,000 tribes, it is not America but Vanuatu.
Pregnant mother (birth mother) strategy — Moses, Samuel, David, the synagogue
So we must become united watchmen who save the world. Look carefully at one word: the pregnant mother strategy was used. Moses’ mother did that. That’s right. A great work of history took place. A response came that was beyond understanding. Samuel’s mother did that. It was completely the pregnant mother’s strategy given by God. In fact, the person called David was also raised that way. And so Paul went into the synagogue — which no one could have imagined — bringing key figures with him. Now, what is the situation for infants in developed nations? From the very beginning, they have been receiving their education from three organizations. What about underdeveloped nations? The prenatal-infants of underdeveloped nations are receiving completely superstitious education. What about the prenatal-infants in Korea today? There is almost no plan at all. People simply think it is enough to give birth and raise children well. So they go to kindergarten. They go through elementary school to university. Not a single opportunity to receive training as a watchman. Not once have they heard the accurate gospel. This is the situation. And so God has given all manner of blessings to these people.
Introduction — Unity
There are things we must do and things we must first know.
1) Bartizan — global prenatal-infant mission organization
So it is naturally something our parents must do as watchmen — building the bartizan — and it is naturally something teachers must do. This final strategy must not be missed.
2) Church (journey) — global prenatal-infant mission organization (communication)
So, what work must the mission department and the church do together in unity? The real bartizan you must build — what is it? Build a prenatal-infant organization worldwide. This is the bartizan. And let every church communicate with this global prenatal-infant organization. It is possible. This is the journey.
3) Guidepost — global prenatal-infant mission organization (relay prayer group)
Then what is the guidepost that prenatal-infant ministry must pursue — the answer you must receive? Create a relay prayer group that remains continuously connected worldwide. I see this as extremely important. Wherever I go in any region, as soon as a disciple emerges, this is the first thing I build. I build it even where people do not pray. In reality, they do not know prayer. Still, I built it. Yet amazingly, responses come. So when I went to Busan, the very first thing I built was this. People were free to fast as they chose, and I formed a fasting relay group — but most people did not fast. Within three years, the preparation to turn the world upside down was fully in place. You must do this. The prenatal-infant gathering is very important, but this part is extremely important.
Main — So what is the answer you must first receive? There is an answer to receive first before doing any of this.
1. Revive prenatal-infant worship — “individual church strategy.”
Revive prenatal-infant worship. Reviving prenatal-infant worship means an individual church strategy. When you return, numbers are not the issue — you must regard prenatal-infant worship as the most precious thing.
1) prenatal-infant centered
What has been done up to now has been well done, but look even a little for prenatal-infant centered worship. Because the message mostly needs to go out, gatherings are formed accordingly. Then parents attend, and children come as well. Among them, the children — the very young prenatal-infants who do not yet know anything — those children need some small program. I have served at several churches, and whenever I moved, there was always an empty time. During that empty time, I went to the US military chapel. There is a base somewhere in Busan. I went to the church there. Since the fetus is still in the womb, they hold worship for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers very meaningfully. They hold an 11 o’clock service, and all those children gather up front. Whether they understand or not, the pastor gives a simple message. Then he prays a blessing over the children. And after that, it is the general service — the main worship. I thought that was really well done. Building on the important point from the introduction earlier, you do not need a large gathering.
2) Dad’s class
Dad’s class — this is essential.
3) Mom’s class
Mom’s class. Combining the two, one might also call it a couple’s class. That is fine. What you must keep in mind is that there is a lot of father education and mother education that has come out in the world so far. I can say clearly: I consider it good education. However, it is not necessary for education. It is not the education necessary for those children’s souls. It is not the education that will overcome darkness and accomplish world evangelization in the days ahead. So this is the very first blessing you must receive.
2. Revive prenatal-infant ministry in non-self-supporting churches — “synagogue-centered”
The second. Non-self-supporting churches — revive prenatal-infant worship.
1) Acts 17:1-9
2) Acts 18:1-4
3) Acts 19:8-20
This is as it is in the Bible, and from that the synagogue-centered approach emerged. In the synagogue it is not only older children. Of course, there are adults. But the greatest central focus of this synagogue — yes, the gospel, Christ, and all the content are there — is the children. A very important point here is that Jewish people regard prenatal-infant education as extremely important. The birth mothers, the pregnant mothers, participate. Priscilla, who understood this importance, continued to enter the synagogue together with Paul. Before going to Rome, the synagogue…
3. Multi-ethnic prenatal-infants — “new strategy.”
The third thing to remember. This is the answer you will receive. Save multi-ethnic prenatal-infants. This, as you know, uses a completely new mission strategy. Not just saving multi-ethnic people, but using a prenatal-infant strategy for multi-ethnic people. This is something that absolutely must be done.
1) Marriage mission class
Restore the marriage mission class.
2) Pregnant mother class
Restore the pregnant mother class. Even if you do not meet every week, gather regularly and give an accurate message. God’s covenant does not bring about a work of history just because many people hear it. It is when it is accurately conveyed to one person that a historical work takes place. What you have shared once — that brings about a work of history. This is prenatal-infant ministry. There are many organizations doing prenatal-infant ministry without understanding its importance. Look at the Bible. The people who moved the ages all did prenatal-infant ministry. And truly, even in Busan, the mission movement began with prenatal and infant ministry.
3) Multi-ethnic couples’ class
Having done all this, as you know, open a class for multi-ethnic couples. Right now, multi-ethnic couples are in disarray. They do not know when they might separate. There is more than one or two things that do not fit, and the most important thing is that they do not know spiritually. There is nothing to say about whether it fits or not. They simply do not know. In your mission department, in your church — even if only one person does this, a world-overturning work of history takes place. One multi-ethnic couple grasped the gospel. They turned the world upside down. Who was that? The couple, Priscilla and Aquila.
You must do this. There are truly many important things you must do. Why? Because for prenatal infants, there is no more opportunity. In a certain sense, personally, once a child is born, it is effectively over. Prenatal education is even more important. Life has already come into being, and all the prenatal education has been missed. The pregnant mother knows nothing spiritual, knows no gospel, and simply gives birth. So to put it precisely, all the problems that existed before birth come along with the child. The timetable in which this can be done perfectly is the prenatal-infant stage. The next opportunity is the toddler-preschool age. And the last remaining opportunity is elementary school. Middle school — it is over. Whether children study well or not is determined in middle school. You must take this with you. Even more important: if you are doing what God most desires, God responds centered on the place where you are. Right? That is how important the work you are doing right now is. So if you truly hold on to this covenant, God works according to where you are. From now on, dads — do not just run errands but become the main players in these three today’s sessions. Why? Because if you let go of this opportunity now and enter middle age, there is no more chance. When you have prenatal-infants, you have 300% opportunity. It is alright even if it is hard. Because I started studying a bit late, I was studying when our children were still very young, prenatal-infants. It was very difficult. But do not be deceived. I was preparing 300% for evangelism. As soon as I came out, a historical event took place. You must remember this. Take it to heart and go home with it.
Conclusion
Among all this, there will be areas that especially need attention.
1) Problem families
What do we do about truly troubled children? Very young children do not yet understand. But there are families with problems. You must engage proactively.
2) Talented families
Next, there are talented families. For example, right in front of our church in Busan is Korea Maritime University. Across the water is Pukyong National University. Many talented foreign individuals come to these two places. Mostly doctoral students and people studying at that level. These people have children, preschoolers, and newborns. These people bring those children — the parents have nowhere to go. You must catch this. And there are many problem families as well. There is no one to even understand their situation, let alone resolve it. You must quickly catch these things in your prenatal-infant department. There are talented people, too, I am telling you.
3) Throw out the garbage, change what is wrong, and hold on to the cord of covenant and prayer
So, what conclusion are you drawing today? It is the same. Throw out all the garbage. Garbage does not bring value. What does not align with the gospel is wrong. Change it. It is alright even if you are weak. It is alright even if you have made mistakes. It is alright even if you have fallen. Right? But if you are holding onto what is contrary to the gospel, you will perish. Hold on to the cord of the covenant and prayer. This is the most important thing. Hold on to the cord of the covenant and prayer. Grab hold of the cord that communicates with the throne. Make it so that the next generation may enjoy that.
So this prenatal-infant retreat is extremely important, but it is an extremely important timetable. Because those who have been dedicated to prenatal-infant ministry all along have gathered mainly here. And now this is the timetable in which those appointed today begin as a new organization. There are many who have taken on overall responsibility, but among them, in the case of Elder Kwak’s wife, as I see it, she has no other motive. A person with other motives cannot accomplish world evangelization. In the end, God makes it so they cannot. We must preach only the gospel. Engrave the accurate bartizan, journey, and guidepost into these prenatal infants who go on into eternity. So make this — not a delusion but a firm conviction. When things were very difficult for me, I said, “I am not in difficulty.” Why? Because that is not something I need. The reason is that what I truly need is something else entirely. That is right. So I am a person who has received tremendous blessings, a person who has received God’s great grace — that is right, isn’t it? Not having money — I do not need money. Does God want money from me as a student? Look squarely at the field. We must accomplish world evangelization, so look squarely at evangelism. Is that not right? Church members cannot pray, cannot evangelize, have no strength — 90% are effectively failing, and even the successful 10% cannot serve the church; they are running errands for the world — it is a state of total collapse. At least you — pull yourselves together and hold on to the cord of the covenant. Do not let go of the cord of prayer. This is it.
For you especially, beginning from next year, God’s accurate covenant will be fulfilled. I bless you in the name of Jesus Christ that your next generation will enter into this line of blessing. Let us pray.
Prayer. We give thanks to God. We give praise. We give sincere thanks to God who has saved our prenatal infants. We believe You will grant to these people the most wondrous responses found in the Bible. We pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.