Welcome to the Membership Class of Sarang ECollege Ministry!
We thank you for taking the time to find out more about Sarang Community Church and the E-College Ministry. This class is a basic introduction to our church family. People from various church backgrounds come as well as those who are new in faith, so it is important that we establish the same foundation.

This class will focus on two main topics. The first session will explain what it means to become a Christian, not in a cultural sense, but in a biblical and spiritual sense. The second and third sessions will focus on what it means to belong to the church.
Becoming a member of a church essentially two things: belonging to Christ and belonging to a group of Christians.

We are confident that this class will benefit you. If you have any questions, feel free to ask, either during the sessions or at the end.
Session One: Salvation (Belonging to Christ)
Session Two: Church I (Belonging to the body of Christ)
The basis for this class:
“You are a member of God’s very own family…and you belong in God’s household with every other Christian.” -Ephesians 2:19 (LB)

Key truths:

1. The church is A FAMILY.
2. God expects you to be a MEMBER of a church family.
3. A Christian without a church family is A CONTRADICTION.

The goal of this class:
I will commit myself to CHRIST and to the GROUP OF CHRISTIANS, namely, Sarang ECollege Ministry.


Originally posted on 21st May 2004 - 10:11 PM in the Life forum.
Sarang Church eCollege Membership Class
Sarang Bridge Ministry - English College

STEM Sarang Team of Evangelism and Missions
For all the Earth is His. - Exodus 19:5

What is STEM?
STEM is the abbreviation for Sarang Team for Evangelism and Mission. STEM started with pastor Daniel Kim (a missionary now at Thailand) and Pastor Henry Lee (a missionary now at Russia) in 1993 with only 3 college brothers and sisters. Since then, every year, college students were continually trained and sent to the most un-reached areas of the world. From 1995, STEM ministry began to work with OM (Operation Mobilization) to open new doors to their life and personally experienced a taste of what mission life is all about. In connection with STEM, our brothers and sisters in our college group have in opportunity to understand how imp0rtant and vital it is to be prepared and disciplined in order to know what it means to be “in Christ.” STEM helps you learn what love is all over again by learnin what it means to truly love a lost soul. Through God’sgrace, STEM directs you in to the hands of the Potter, who faithfully molds and chisels you to be more like Christ.

*Teachable Heart
We first need to obtain a teachable heart. The attitude of “I am not the one who is to teach, but I am the one who is to learn,” is very curcial. We must have open hearts to learn and accept what God gives to us.
*Ministry Through Local Churches
If there is a Christian church, then there is definitely a ministry. There is VBS (Vacation Bible School) for the children ministry and Youth camp for the teenagers. There is also Campus Outreach Programs with local college students.
*Outdoor (Street Evangelism)
The name of Jesus Christ will spread in every street through praises, mimes, body worships, and puppet shows.
*Intercessory Prayer & Witnessing
(Friendship Evangelism) While you travel from city to city, you will meet local people and see and experience for yourself what kind of lifestyle they live in. Precious opportunities of sharing your faith can arise as you meet them. Also, you will visit various places and pray for those areas.
*English Ministry
God gives us an excellent opportunity to use our gift of knowing and speaking the English language.

Spiritual Journal & Mission Journal
The first thing you must look over is your relationship with the Lord. Only the living Word of God can prepare you and save the lost souls. Finding effective and valuable times of meditation and sharing will help you layer that firm foundation in which it will evidently bring forth a good relationship with Good. Start and act now!

Prayer & Team Meeting
Sunday Prayer meeting and weekday team meeting of praise and prayer will help you to win the spiritual battle. It will be a time of prayer for the mission field and your fellow team members.

[Seminar & Lecture] “Super Saturday Training”
Missionaries and pastors will teach you the word of God and equip you with practical matters and knowledge needed for the short-term mission.

Administrative Assistance
We will help you with all the administration including visa processing, passport renewal, flight schedule/reservation, fund raising activity, how to pack, and etc.
The agendas, and the exact schedule of each ministry will be done at the field. Experts in different areas and STEM Alumni will prepare you with body worship, puppet show, mime, praise, balloon craft, crafts, and more for VBS and various events in the field.

Financial Support
Group fundraising run by the college group will be a help to your financial needs. Also, we will provide you with creative ideas and ways for you to be supported personally through fundraising. Although individual fundraising is emphasized, the whole process will be a group effort.

Presentation Preparation
We will prepare you with all the presentation and reports for before and after the mission. There is an Annual Mission Banquet and a Mission Departure Service before the actual departure. Mission Report Sunday will be an opportunity to reflect back and to share your own experiences with the college groups and the others as well.

Frequently Asked Questions
1. How is the money raised?
-Fundraisers such as : Cafe Night, Shoebox dinner, golf tournament.
-Personal support through sending out support letters.
2. How long is the training?
-Training tentatively starts in February and lasts until departure in July.
-There are general training meetings over the weekends.
3. What is incorporated into the training?
-Praise and prayer.
-Physical training.
-Seminars and videos.
-Memorization (scripture and language)
-Organization for fundraisers
-Preparation for ministry (i.e. skits, body worship, puppet shows)
4. How do I know if I am spiritually ready?
If you have the willingness to obey, be committed, and have the desire to grow in Christ, strongly consider signing up! God uses those who are weak and willing.
5. What if my parents do not agree?
Ensure your parents that missions are quire safe and that it is a great experience. Throughout the 10 year history of STEM, there have always been parents against letting their kids go on missions. But, if God wants you to go, He will pave the way.