Many religions have struggled to find out how to increase their followers. There are recent surveys that reveal that the majority of people do not attend a church. The increase in membership allows the church more revenue, and sometimes political and social power. Some religions have forced assimilation by intimidation and fear. Others have guaranteed salvation by the acceptance of their teachings. The history of religion sometimes reveals a dark side.

In the Heaven’s Truth Religion, there are three requirements that guarantee the increase in membership. The first requirement is that we pray. This is a special prayers asking God for the salvation of all mankind. We call this the Joyous Service. With the acceptance of our sincere prayer, God brings people to our churches to initiate their salvation.

But the first requirement is not effective unless the second requirement takes effect. The second requirement is that we must purify our minds of greed, arrogance, and self-love. For our prayers to bring in new members, our minds must have true sincerity. In summary, it is not by our power and influence that brings new members to us, but it is God who brings them to us by determining the sincerity of our prayers.

actually there is three requirements /revised 12/31/2018

1. purify our minds by understanding the soul
   
2. spread the teachings, especially about the soul (hinokishin)
   
3. Perform the Joyous Service with a pure mind