Jesus Is Lord Church Worldwide
| Jesus Is Lord Church Worldwide | |
|---|---|
| File:JIL Church logo.jpg | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Denomination | Protestant |
| Churchmanship | Evangelical |
| Membership | As of 2013, 4 million[1] |
| Website | jilworldwide |
| History | |
| Former name(s) | Jesus Is Lord Fellowship |
| Founded | 1978 |
| Founder(s) | Eddie Villanueva |
Jesus Is Lord Church Worldwide (JILCW), commonly known as Jesus Is Lord Church (JIL), is a church originated from the Philippines.
The Jesus Is Lord Church was founded by Bro. Eddie Villanueva with his 15 college students who were members of his Bible study group at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. As a professor of Economics and Finance at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP), Bro. Eddie, a former atheist and activist, seized every opportunity to proclaim the Gospel to his students.[2]
JIL Church Worldwide celebrated its 39th anniversary last October 27, 2017 with the theme Know Your God.[3][4][5][6][7]
Ministries[edit]
JIL runs many different ministries in addition to weekend services and events. JIL runs a small group structure named "life groups".
Life Group Network[edit]
The Life Group Network (LGN) is the ministry of JIL which is targeted to various demographics. It is composed of five networks, the Men, Women, Young Adult Ministry, Youth and the Children's Network.[8]
Youth[edit]
Its youth ministry is known as the Kristiyanong Kabataan para sa Bayan – Christian Youth for the Nations Movement (abbreviated as KKB-CYN) and is composed of the age group of 13 to 22. It is active in campus evangelism and is focused on interacting with students. It is headed by Senator Joel Villanueva who was elected in 2016 to the national post.
Church Development Network[edit]
The Church Development Network (CDN) is one of the dual ministry matrix arms of JIL. It provide various services ranging from ecclesiastical to technical for the overall empowerment of the local JIL churches through skill-building ministries that hone the talents of its members.[9]
Jesus Is Lord Colleges Foundation[edit]
The Jesus Is Lord Colleges Foundation (formerly the Jesus Is Lord Christian School) is a private school which has its main branch in Bocaue. Bulacan, Philippines. It was founded by the Spiritual Director of JIL, Bishop Bro. Eddie Villanueva in 1983. It has 25 branches throughout the country.
References[edit]
- ↑ Esmaquel II, Paterno (26 October 2013). "JIL's Bro Eddie calls for 'revolution of righteousness'". Rappler.
- ↑ "Humble beginnings of JIL". Bro. Eddie's Official website.
- ↑ Cano, Lovely. "JIL 39 Know Your God". Jesus Is Lord Church Worldwide.
- ↑ David T. Buckley (14 March 2017). Faithful to Secularism: The Religious Politics of Democracy in Ireland, Senegal, and the Philippines. Columbia University Press. pp. 180–. ISBN 978-0-231-54244-9. Retrieved 23 November 2017. Search this book on
- ↑ Allan Anderson (24 October 2013). An Introduction to Pentecostalism: Global Charismatic Christianity. Cambridge University Press. pp. 145–. ISBN 978-1-107-03399-3. Retrieved 23 November 2017. Search this book on
- ↑ Hugh McLeod (12 January 2006). The Cambridge History of Christianity: Volume 9, World Christianities C.1914-c.2000. Cambridge University Press. pp. 100–. ISBN 978-0-521-81500-0. Retrieved 23 November 2017. Search this book on
- ↑ Dr. Michael McKinney (28 August 2016). EVANGELISM - The Responsibility of the Church in the 21st Century. Lulu.com. p. 43. ISBN 978-1-329-17690-4. Retrieved 23 November 2017. Search this book on
- ↑ Cano, Lovely. "Life Group Network (LGN)". www.jilworldwide.org. Jesus Is Lord Church Worldwide. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
- ↑ Cano, Lovely. "Church Development Networks (CDN)". www.jilworldwide.org. Jesus Is Lord Church Worldwide. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
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