History of KGMA Mexico Mission Center
Introduction to
KGMA-MEXICO Mission Center
The KGMA.MEXICO Mission Center started in 2002 when Reverend Mansoo Shim, former advisor to the GMA Mission Foundation, established a mission center in Leona Vicario, Quintanaro, Mexico.
Reverend Shim had previously launched the Sekwang International Mission Society in 1998 and, over a decade, developed a 20-acre mission center. We acquired land, constructed four buildings, including a church, and established facilities essential for missionary activities.
Our efforts included church planting, temple construction, running a Korean language school ministry, engaging in local missions through short-term mission teams, and conducting welfare ministry with the aim of evangelizing the local community. Additionally, we successfully opened and operated a private kindergarten, receiving a positive response from the local residents.
On September 19, 2011, through what was perceived as God's providence, the GMA Mission Foundation merged with Sekwang International Mission Society. Under the new name of GMA LUZ DEL MUNDO, they constructed a Barnabas Hall within the mission center, providing accommodation for up to 24 people.
Additionally, they established a community center in downtown Leona Vicario. The foundation opened and operated an after-school program, built a pioneer church, and received support from numerous Korean churches in the Americas, which sent short-term mission teams to carry out robust missionary work.
On September 19, 2022, the mission foundation officially changed its name from GMA LUZ DEL MUNDO to KGMA.MEXICO (Korean Global Mission Alliance-Mexico).
Over the past few years, facilities were restored that had become outdated due to the impact of COVID. Ministries that had been suspended for several years were also reinstated. The mission center is set to restart operations in 2023 and is actively engaged in carrying out missionary work.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
relatED EVENTS
1998: Establishment of Sekwang International Mission Society
2002: Initiation of missionary work in Leona Vicario, Mexico
October 5, 2002: Construction of Leona Vicario Mission Center
April 23, 2003 – January 15, 2010: Served as missionary JooSik Min
2003: Registration of Asociación Luz del Mundo
October 9, 2003: Commencement of Cancun Korean School
May 3, 2004 – October 12, 2005: Served as missionary Jongsook Lee
June 15, 2004 – November 15, 2005: Served as missionary Junghyun Park
August 1, 2005 – July 11, 2012: Operated Mistral Kindergarten
October 28, 2005 – September 5, 2006: Served as missionary Youngki Kim and Jeongsun Ji
June 29, 2006: Inauguration of International Mission Church
October 27, 2007: Completion of Paul Missionary Residence
April 11, 2008 - ?: Served as missionary Han, Yeong Seop
January 1, 2009 - January 31, 2014: Served as missionary Hanyong Lee
2009: Integration of Sekwang International Mission Society and J.C Mission
February 27, 2010: Completion of Second Paul Missionary Residence and San Arturo
March 1, 2010: Establishment of John Carpentry Workshop
June 11, 2010: Completion of Pastor's Office
September 19, 2011: Merger of GMA Mission Foundation and Sekwang International Mission Society
January 31, 2012: Consecration of Joint Church Building for Kantunilkin Union Church
February 15, 2012: Acquisition of Community Center Site in Leona Vicario
May 1, 2012: Restaurant Expansion (100-seat capacity) and Kitchen Facility Replacement
May 1, 2012 - September 31, 2013: Served as missionary Jung Inseok and Youngsuk
August 10, 2012: Completion of Prayer Mountain
September 11, 2012: Inauguration of Community Center [Rev. Mansoo Shim Memorial Hall]
September 11, 2012: Consecration of Roca Firme Church Building
October 30, 2012: Relocation of Kindergarten to Community Center
December 3, 2012: Consecration of Barnabas Hall [Accommodation: Kim Pando Memorial Hall]
January 7, 2013: Initiation of Child Development Ministry at the Community Center
January 18, 2014 - February 5, 2018: Served as missionary Choi Taeip and Yeongok
June 18, 2015 - December 31, 2015: Served as missionary Sunjin Park
June 9, 2016 - December 12, 2016: Served as missionary Hyunmin Go and Sion Go
February 28, 2017 - April 23, 2018: Served as missionary Daniz Emilio Pastran
July 10, 2022 - Present: Served as associated missionary Youngok Ahn
August 1, 2022 - February 6, 2023: Served as missionary Christian Neira
February 4, 2023 - Present: Serves as Director of KGMA MEXICO, Moon Sam Lee
KGMA Mexico mission center
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