Deacon Ohsung Kwon (1-3 Canaan Mission, Elim the Dream Factory)



The turning point in my life, entry into the military

In 1987, I started to attend Manmin Central Church with Deaconess Sukkyung Jung, my mother, when I was six. I didn't lead a diligent Christian life when I was in middle and high school but I changed after I enlisted in the army.

I was an advisory clerk in the army. I had a diligent and upright superior, so I learned from him how to work and formed good work habits. At that time, I regretted that I hadn't led a diligent life comparing my past life with his even though I said I believed in God. I made up my mind to do my best in all things as well as a Christian life after leaving the army.

After the military service, I worked for a manufacturer and supplier of sheet material that is used for sign posts, advertisement materials, graphics, and interior decorating. I practiced what I decided to do in the military. Not only did I cut myself off from the worldly pleasures and recreational things, but also I prayed without ceasing. No matter how busy I was, I kept the whole Sabbath, and gave the whole tithe. Of course, I didn't drink alcohol and tried hard to get recognition from coworkers.



In everything I acknowledged God and ran with faith

But my life at work was not easy. The company asked me to participate in the company outings and parties or to work frequently on Sundays.

In the meantime, in 2008, I was given an opportunity to decorate a bulletin board at the entrance of the main sanctuary and at the information desk of Manmin Central Church. This served as a good foundation for me to start up a company at the young age of 26.

I lacked knowledge, experience, and money, but I made up my mind to rely on God, not the people around me. Following Senior Pastor Dr. Jaerock Lee's teaching, I wanted to run my business only with faith.

In January, 2009, I finally started my business with the name, 'Elim the Dream Factory.' In April of the same year, our church's Canaan Mission, whose members are unmarried college graduates, was to give its devotional service. All I had at that time was personal checks that were worth around three thousand dollars. I got so eager to give offerings to God that I gave the money with all my heart. Then, God arranged for me to begin working together with a firm that needed my technology on the exact due date.

The firm and my business cooperated to produce wrapping film for vehicles. But for production lines in Korea, it would cost a lot. That's why other companies usually give up producing it after trying three times and experiencing three failures. But I kept trying it praying earnestly, planting my offerings, and receiving Dr. Lee's prayer with all my heart and faith.

At the same time I fell into the hardships of taking responsibility for the livelihood of not only my employees but also partner workers and their families. But I just said with faith, "God knows the right time for me. Now I am being trained to be qualified as a CEO." I didn't give up, but I tried my best.

As a result, we finally succeeded in producing a sample after more than ten failures. The product came out on the market and got a good review, which allowed for me to receive many blessings. My company grew into an outstandingly recognizable corporation in the field. Through experiencing this God increased my faith and gave me abundant financial blessing.



A leading French company extended exclusive sales rights to my business

In January, 2012, I even obtained exclusive sales rights of HEXIS in France. HEXIS is an international corporation that produces special film and adhesive labels. This company asked the Korean national government to inquire into my business' status. Despite its short history and small size, my company was chosen by them.

We also received recognition as a partner who was able to discuss the future business plan with them as well as having obtained the sales rights. All of this was granted because I relied only on God and received Dr. Jaerock Lee's prayer. I give all thanks and glory to my faithful Father God, Lord, and Holy Spirit. Hallelujah!