Below is content posted on the Naver Cafe "Korean Church Victims Association":

Source: Korean Church Victims Association

Daily Schedule for Women Members in the Church of God:

• Morning Routine:

  • Gather daily at 9:40 a.m.
  • From 9:50 a.m., members sing new songs.
  • At 10:00 a.m., the assembly begins with a prayer led by the pastor.

• Day-Specific Activities:

  • Monday: Education sessions.
  • Tuesday: Evangelism and cleaning (in preparation for the third-day worship service).
  • Wednesday: Education, evangelism, and activities like follow-up evangelism, attending neighboring parish seminars, and other outreach.
  • Thursday: Evangelist education provided by the General Assembly.
  • Friday: Evangelism and preparation cleaning for the Sabbath.
  • (Note: Specific schedules may vary by congregation, but this is a general structure.)

• Lunch Break:

  • Activities run from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 or 12:30 p.m., followed by lunch provided by pastor’s wives in the church cafeteria.

• Afternoon Routine:

  • Activities like evangelism, visits, or additional education continue until 4:00–4:30 p.m., after which members return home.
  • This schedule repeats daily from Monday to Friday.
  • Saturday: A full day is dedicated to keeping the Sabbath.
  • Sunday: Typically a rest day unless there are special events, like evangelistic exhibitions.

Impact on Women Members:

Most women are full-time homemakers. Their mornings are already busy with household responsibilities, such as sending their husbands to work, preparing their children for school, cleaning, laundry, and cooking. Spending the entire morning at church for activities leaves them physically and emotionally drained. Even after returning home, they can’t rest properly due to household duties.

The church’s activity schedule appears more focused on reinforcing its doctrines through repeated gatherings rather than addressing the personal and spiritual needs of its members.

Monitoring and Reporting:

• Each meeting is recorded, with attendance tracked by session (morning, afternoon, and evening).
• Recently, this system has moved to a digital app where members report their daily activities, and the data is sent directly to the General Assembly.
• This applies across all departments, creating a tight surveillance system over members.

Youth Members' Struggles:

Youth members face daily evening meetings after school or work. They often cannot return home before heading to church, where they eat dinner, attend meetings, and only return home late at night. Many do not understand why such frequent meetings are necessary, as the Bible’s teaching to “not neglect meeting together” does not justify such a rigid schedule.

Negative Impact on Personal Lives:

• Members lack time for personal activities like exercise, reading, or leisure (e.g., Netflix or YouTube).
• The church has created apps like "LMS," "My Page," and "Pray Daily," which instill guilt and enforce continuous church-related activities.
• Members are criticized for engaging in anything outside the church, with remarks like, “Why indulge in worldly things?”

Conclusion:

Living as a member of the Church of God leaves no room for personal life. The strict schedules, excessive meetings, and invasive monitoring rob individuals of their autonomy and well-being.