How Did the INC Church Grow From One Chapel in Manila to Six Continents?

When did the church start going abroad?

The first congregations outside the Philippines were set up in Honolulu and San Francisco in 1968, under the leadership of Eraño Manalo.

How many countries is the church in?

Sources give figures from about 166 to 169 countries and territories on six continents. The number keeps changing as new congregations are added.

Who led the church during its overseas growth?

Eraño Manalo led it from 1963 to 2009 and oversaw its first overseas congregations. Eduardo V. Manalo has led it since 2009.

How many houses of worship does the church have?

The church says it has built around 5,000 houses of worship around the world.

Why has the church grown so fast?

Church sources point to organised leadership, media outreach, evangelical missions and the spread of Filipino communities abroad.