“How did a church filled with gossip and complaints change into a church overflowing with gratitude and blessings?”
“How could one gratitude mission received via KakaoTalk every morning revolutionize the entire church?”
The story of the Gratitude Church, which elevated gratitude into a community culture and church system.
A surprising story of change that began when a 34-year-old new pastor was appointed to a rural church in Yongin City.


A real-life story of how a church culture was completely transformed by proclaiming the word for five years and practicing 230 acts of gratitude, one every day, with the realization that “a healthy church begins with healthy language.”
Gossip turned into gratitude, confessions of defeat turned into declarations of victory, and a stagnant church transformed into a church where all believers evangelized.
The power of true gratitude learned from the confessions of gratitude of a saint battling cancer.
A revolutionary change that makes believers happy and their faith grows through daily gratitude missions shared in cell chat rooms.
A moving book of gratitude offering concrete action plans and hope for Sunday school teachers, cell leaders, and all pastors who dream of a healthy church.

“This book shows how gratitude changes the lives of believers.
Everyday language changed, emotions were transformed, and the spiritual atmosphere was revived.
Gratitude has become the door to miracles, the inner strength to endure hardship, and the light that illuminates life.
Gratitude purifies negative emotions, gives believers a new sense of meaning in life, and above all, it becomes a channel for a more intimate relationship with God.
What is particularly impressive is that Songjeon Church has not simply expressed gratitude in words, but has made it a part of the community's culture, a part of the church system, and a center of training and ministry.
“Various practices, such as writing gratitude journals, living without complaints, gratitude campaigns and relays, gratitude sermons and discipleship training, and practicing gratitude within cell churches, clearly demonstrate how gratitude can become a spiritual habit.”
Oh Se-cheon, CEO of Happiness Sharing 125, Professor at DGIST

“When I look back on my life, I see that my faith grew and I matured spiritually when I was able to be grateful even in difficult and challenging situations.
Complaining and resentment actually dry up the soul and distance us from God.
Our church's pastor was sensitive to the things in life, constantly thinking about them and feeling upset.
I had a hard time with negative thoughts.
But after living a life of gratitude for several years, a change occurred.
Even though I was angry, I changed my mind and thought, 'That could be true.'
I tried to become spiritually lazy, but gratitude gave me passion.
I became more grateful to God.
I realized how precious gratitude is.
In this way, gratitude brings peace and joy to our souls.
Turn spiritual laziness into passion.
It brings us closer to God.
Gratitude is the driving force of spiritual life.
“If our hearts are filled with gratitude, we will be able to live as true disciples of Jesus.”
--- p.21 From “The Saints Changed Through Gratitude”

“At Songjeon Church, cell meetings are very active and continue without any breaks.
Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, cell meetings continued.
In order for cell meetings to run smoothly, cell life must proceed smoothly during the week and cell members must get along well with each other.
The Acts of Gratitude are what solved these problems.
Practice the gratitude mission every day and share your feelings in the KakaoTalk group chat.
Through this, fellowship between cell members becomes very rich.
In this way, gratitude helps us to have cell meetings.
Make cell meetings dynamic.
Gratitude makes cell members happy.
In this regard, our church's pastor, Jo Myeong-hee, finds happiness through a gratitude journal.
She says:
'Our Coram Deo cell group currently has 13 members, most of whom are older.
They are all people of deep faith.
Since 2020, I have been carrying out the gratitude mission that is posted in the Cell Leader group chat every morning without fail.
Our cell members have difficulty expressing their gratitude in words, so we try hard to express our gratitude verbally.
Some cell members share the gratitude they find in their daily lives in the group chat.
At times like these, group chats become a place for communication, sharing prayer requests, and praying together.
Gratitude journaling is great, but sometimes it can feel daunting.
Sometimes I fall asleep while writing and upload it the next day.
But when I started practicing gratitude in my life, the negative thoughts disappeared.
I will continue to write without stopping in the future.
thank you.'"
--- p.40 From “Gratitude Grew the Cell and Education Department”

“Gratitude has the power to transform lives in amazing ways.
You must learn it regardless of your age.
It is a life skill that requires practice.
Even iron can be sharpened and become a needle.
Even jade needs to be polished to shine.
Gratitude also requires practice.
Consistent practice brings amazing benefits.
So, gratitude is a habit that must be learned.
He says, 'It's a skill that needs to be practiced.'
Deacon Jeong Mi-jeong of our church testifies to the power of gratitude.
'I write a gratitude journal every day, look back on my day, smile at the things I did well, and reflect on the things I regret.
He has changed to the point where he can communicate with his cellmates and reply to their KakaoTalk messages, and he has even started to express his love to his mother.
I learned to express myself through gratitude and to be grateful in all circumstances.
Gratitude changes our perspective and enriches our lives. It is said that the habit of being grateful for even the smallest things helps us grow.
A gratitude journal isn't just a record; it's a way to see the world from a new perspective.
“I encourage you to look at the world with eyes of gratitude today.”
--- p.77 From “Gratitude is a gift from God”

“Gratitude is the best medicine for the family.
Gratitude between couples doubles their happiness.
Love also deepens.
Focus on the other person's strengths.
Express gratitude.
Relationships change in amazing ways.
Starting today, let's make it a habit to be grateful to our spouse.
“I’m grateful for you.” “You give me strength.” Just these few words are enough.
Sincere gratitude is needed every day.
Love will blossom.
Small actions make big changes.
Gratitude is the catalyst for relationships.
It is the seed of happiness.
Spring will always come to your home.
In this regard, let's hear the story of Deacon Lee Jong-hyeon and his wife, who created a happy family through gratitude.
'When I wake up in the morning, the first thing I do is check my gratitude mission for the day.
My husband grew up in a family with only brothers, and I am from Gyeongsang Province.
We only have two sons.
At first the mission felt awkward, but it gradually became more natural.
Even now, three years later, I check the Gratitude Book every morning and express gratitude for even the smallest things.
As I practiced gratitude, my complaints decreased and my gratitude increased.
When my husband comes home from work, we laugh and talk about what we're thankful for during the day.
I often tell my sons that I love them and give them compliments.
“Thanks to gratitude, my smile and immunity have increased, and every day is enjoyable and I look forward to tomorrow.”

--- p.88 From “Gratitude Makes a Family Graceful”