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Church of the Foursquare Gospel in the Philippines

The Church of the Foursquare Gospel in the Philippines, Inc. (CFGPI) is a Pentecostal Christian denomination in the Philippines.

Church of the Foursquare Gospel
in the Philippines
Jesus Christ the Savior, Baptizer, Healer, Coming King
AbbreviationCFGPI
TypeChristianity (Western)
ClassificationProtestant
OrientationPentecostal
ScriptureBible
PolityModified episcopal
GovernanceBoard of Directors
PresidentRev. Dr. Delfin L. Corona
Vice PresidentRev. Samuel B. Pinzon
Corporate SecretaryAtty. Celestino O. Domingo
AssociationsPhilippine Council of Evangelical Churches
Pentecostal World Fellowship
RegionWorldwide, especially Philippines
HeadquartersFoursquare Center
#1 F. Castillo Street, Marilag,
Project 4, Quezon City 1109
Origin1973
Manila
Branched fromInternational Church of the Foursquare Gospel
Members150,153
Tertiary institutions7
Other name(s)The Foursquare Church
Official websitewww.foursquare.org.ph

It is the national church body affiliated with the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, based in Los Angeles, California. It is one of the largest and fastest growing churches in the Philippines, doubling in size between 2008 and 2022.

History

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The Church of the Foursquare Gospel in the Philippines has its origins as a mission of the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, which began in 1949. [1] The Church was officially founded in 1973. [2]

Organization

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Nationally, the CFGPI is run by a board of directors. It consists of a president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, general supervisor, and five members.[3]

Bible Colleges

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  • Foursquare Bible College – Quezon City
  • Foursquare Bible College, Romblon Campus Inc. – Odiongan, Romblon
  • Laoag Foursquare Bible College – Laoag City
  • NorPhil Foursquare Bible College – Baguio City
  • Pangasinan Foursquare Bible College – Dagupan City
  • Cebu Foursquare Bible College – Cebu City
  • Iloilo Foursquare Bible College – Iloilo City
  • Halls of Life Foursquare Bible College - Davao City

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Denise A. Austin, Jacqueline Grey, and Paul W. Lewis, Asia Pacific Pentecostalism, Brill, Leiden, 2019, p. 234
  2. ^ Denise A. Austin, Jacqueline Grey, and Paul W. Lewis, Asia Pacific Pentecostalism, Brill, Leiden, 2019, p. 235
  3. ^ Church of the Foursquare Gospel of the Philippines. Staff and Officers.
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