A Church devoted to the worship of Almighty God

Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) is a Christian religion whose primary purpose is to worship the Almighty God in a manner taught by the Lord Jesus Christ and His apostles as recorded in the Bible.

The Church Of Christ is a church for all peoples. It is for everyone who will embrace the true faith regardless of race, nationality, cultural background, social standing, economic status, and educational attainment.

Thus far, the Iglesia Ni Cristo has an international membership comprising 152 racial and ethnic backgrounds. It maintains nearly 7,000 congregations and missions grouped into more than 178 ecclesiastical districts in 168 countries and territories in the six inhabited continents of the world.

In Ephesians 5:27, the Church Of Christ is described as a “radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless.”

Based on this, the Iglesia Ni Cristo is envisioned as a Church that is in perfect unity of faith and practice, where every member is devoted to a life of holiness founded on true Christian teachings and is dedicated to all of his or her Christian duties toward spiritual maturity.

The Iglesia Ni Cristo shall continuously preach the gospel of salvation written in the Bible thereby propagating the Church and edifying the faithful, guiding them in the proper worship of God and righteous way of life leading to salvation.

The Iglesia Ni Cristo was preached by Brother Felix Y. Manalo, God’s Messenger in these last days, and was registered in the Philippines on July 27, 1914.

From its first local congregation in Punta, Sta. Ana, Manila, the Church quickly spread not only throughout the metropolis but also to the neighboring provinces in Luzon and across the islands of Visayas and Mindanao.

In 1968, the Church, led by Brother Eraño G. Manalo, the Executive Minister then, successively established the first two local congregations outside the Philippines—Honolulu, Hawaii and San Francisco, California in the USA. Thus began the Church’s expansion in the Far West and eventually around the world.

Through the leadership of its present Executive Minister, Brother Eduardo V. Manalo, the Church continues to progress and succeed. Its membership has been constantly increasing. Thousands of ministers and Church officers are being added worldwide. The construction and renovation of houses of worship, Church edifices, and other structures also continue, not only in the Philippines but also in other countries.

A solemn gathering of the faithful, the worship service of the Iglesia Ni Cristo is usually held twice a week in the house of worship and consists of hymn-singing, prayers, voluntary offering, and the study of God’s words to guide the true Christians in their daily living.

To meet the needs of its constantly increasing number of worshipers, the Church Of Christ carries out a vigorous chapel construction program, extending to remote villages in the countryside. Through the years, the Church has built about 5,000 houses of worship worldwide. Many of them have served as distinct landmarks in the locality.

A weekly worship service for children aged 11 years and below, the Children’s Worship Service uses age-appropriate methods in biblical instruction.

The set of beliefs upheld by a religious organization says a lot about its true character. The religion that God deems worthy is that which adheres to His teachings written in the Holy Scriptures.

This is what distinguishes the Iglesia Ni Cristo from other religious groups. It faithfully upholds the teachings of the Bible, which lead to the right spiritual path.

Its fundamental beliefs are classified into these topics: The Holy Scriptures, The Holy Spirit, The Church and Salvation, Worship of God, The Resurrection of the Dead, One God the Father, The Messengers of God, Baptism, The Brotherhood, Judgment Day, The Lord Jesus Christ, God’s Election, The Church Administration, The Christian Unity, and The Holy City, New Jerusalem.

Administering a global Church—with its wide-ranging concerns such as propagation of the faith, edification of its members, selection and training of Church officers, construction of worship buildings and Church offices, among many others—is a great challenge and an enormous task; it is no ordinary undertaking.

Rising up to the challenge, the Executive Minister does not cease laboring for the sake of the brethren but responds with an inspired and dynamic leadership—always trusting in God—the welfare of the Church always in his heart and mind.

In addition, God bestowed on the Church Administration the authority to preach God’s commandments. Thus, the Church Administration, through the help of ministers and ministerial workers, thoroughly teach and counsel the members—primarily through worship service lessons—in order to present each one perfect before the Lord Jesus on His Second Advent.

The Church Administration has also constructed buildings to serve as offices for the effective and efficient supervision of the members in their services to God.

The mission of the Church includes edifying the faithful. Through the help of ministers and ministerial workers, the members are thoroughly taught and counseled—primarily through worship service lessons.

Members are guided toward spiritual maturity, dedication to Christian duties, unity of faith and practice, and a life of holiness founded on true Christian teachings.

In this way, the Church continues to strengthen the faith of the brethren and guide them in their services to God.

Concerned with the welfare not only of its members but also of society in general, the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) undertakes programs and projects in its various fields of endeavor, which are guided by and at the same time promote Christian values.

The Care for Humanity (Lingap sa Mamamayan) outreach program has provided immediate assistance to multitudes of people, from calamity victims to indigents and indigenous peoples, and all others who are in need. Through its implementing arm, the Felix Y. Manalo Foundation, the Church seeks to give aid to the needy in all parts of the world.

The New Era General Hospital in the Philippines not only caters to the health concerns, mostly of its ministers and members, but also helps in mobilizing volunteers for the Church’s medical missions. Together with the Social Services Office, it conducts free medical-dental missions, blood donations drives, health seminars, and other related campaigns.

The New Era University offers basic to post-graduate programs in its various campuses throughout the Philippines. It also promotes the Alternative Learning Systems program for out-of-school youths, and offers free Summer Pre-Kindergarten Program.

Resettlement communities commonly consist of housing units, livelihood sites, and a house of worship.

Thus far, the Iglesia Ni Cristo has an international membership comprising 152 racial and ethnic backgrounds.

It maintains nearly 8,500+ congregations and missions grouped into more than 178 ecclesiastical districts in 168 countries and territories in the six inhabited continents of the world.

This worldwide presence supports the work of worship, propagation of the faith, edification of members, and socio-civic endeavors in many places around the world.

If you want to know more about Iglesia Ni Cristo, you may continue reading official Church resources or locate a nearby congregation through the official directory.

Be sure to confirm worship service schedules before attending. Worship service times may be temporarily or recently changed.

For additional questions, you may also use the Church’s official contact channels.