84 Ethiopian Churches Adopt Shincheonji Name in Major Religious Shift

The religious landscape in Ethiopia has undergone a substantial transformation as 84 churches across 10 cities have officially changed their church signboard names to Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony. This development marks one of the most significant religious shifts in recent Ethiopian history, indicating the growing influence of this particular theological movement within the country's Christian community.

The formal transition occurred during a signboard changing ceremony hosted by Shincheonji Church's Peter Tribe on September 10th, where 84 church pastors publicly declared their new affiliation. These religious leaders collectively announced their commitment to the Shincheonji doctrine, stating they had mastered the word of the New Covenant Revelation. Their declaration emphasized a resolution to preach this specific interpretation throughout Ethiopia, aiming to guide both pastors and believers toward what they identify as theological truth while encouraging deeper devotion to scriptural ministry.

The movement's expansion traces back to Ethiopian Pastor Asefa Angeto's participation in the 2nd Global Invitation Revelation Seminar held in November 2024 at the Shincheonji Cheongju Church in South Korea. Following his return to Ethiopia, Pastor Asefa began conducting local seminars based on the teachings he received, effectively becoming a key disseminator of Shincheonji theology within his home country.

Pastor Asefa's missionary work proved remarkably effective as he traveled to more than 100 churches across 10 Ethiopian cities, conducting seminars and testifying about the revealed word he had learned from Shincheonji Church of Jesus. This grassroots approach, combined with theological instruction, created the foundation for the widespread adoption of Shincheonji teachings that culminated in the formal signboard changes.

A representative from Shincheonji Church's Peter Tribe confirmed that 181 pastors in Ethiopia are currently learning the revealed word from Shincheonji Church of Jesus, indicating that this religious transformation may continue to expand. The representative further emphasized the organization's commitment to promoting their interpretation of biblical prophecy, stating they will continue to emphasize that the prophecies of Revelation have been fulfilled today and work toward global church unity through their specific theological framework.

The conversion of these 84 churches represents not merely a change in nomenclature but signals a deeper theological alignment that could have lasting implications for Christian practice and inter-denominational relationships throughout Ethiopia and potentially across Africa. This development demonstrates how international religious movements can gain significant footholds through targeted educational initiatives and local leadership development, potentially reshaping religious landscapes in historically Christian regions.