Rooted in a steadfast dedication to biblical truth, Iglesia Ni Cristo has grown from a small gathering in Manila to a global Christian community with congregations across six continents. Founded on July 27, 1914, by Brother Felix Y. Manalo, the Church’s beginnings were marked by its clear commitment to the one true God, faith in Jesus Christ as the Son of God, and the Bible as the sole basis for doctrine. These principles remain central to Iglesia Ni Cristo’s identity, uniting members in a shared faith and a disciplined approach to worship.

The Church started with its first congregation in Punta, Sta. Ana, Manila, where a devoted group assembled under Brother Felix’s leadership. From this small beginning, Iglesia Ni Cristo quickly expanded throughout Manila and into the surrounding provinces of Luzon, reaching communities eager for teachings rooted in the Bible. The Church’s mission continued with the establishment of congregations in the Visayas and Mindanao, extending its presence throughout the Philippine archipelago. By the time Brother Felix Manalo passed away in April 1963, Iglesia Ni Cristo had created ecclesiastical districts in more than half of the country’s provinces, forming a strong organizational framework to guide members.

After Brother Felix’s passing, Brother Eraño G. Manalo assumed the role of Executive Minister, leading the Church into an era of international outreach. 1968 Iglesia Ni Cristo established its first congregations outside the Philippines in Honolulu, Hawaii, and San Francisco, California, marking the beginning of its worldwide mission. Through the 1970s, the Church expanded across North America, founding congregations and group worship services in cities like New York and regions such as Guam and Canada. Europe saw the arrival of Iglesia Ni Cristo in 1972 with the opening of a congregation in London, followed by new congregations in Australia during the mid-1970s. Asia joined the Church’s global network with congregations in Hong Kong, Thailand, and Japan by the decade's end. Africa became part of Iglesia Ni Cristo’s mission, with congregations established in Nigeria and South Africa in 1978.

The Church’s expansion continued into the 1980s and 1990s, reaching Scandinavian countries and Latin America, including a congregation in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Cities of cultural and religious importance, such as Rome, Jerusalem, and Athens, also became sites for Iglesia Ni Cristo congregations. By the early 2000s, Iglesia Ni Cristo had extended its reach into South America, establishing congregations in Brazil and Peru. When Brother Eraño Manalo passed away in 2009, the Church was active in more than half of the world’s regions, with a diverse membership representing 152 racial and ethnic groups.

Today, Iglesia Ni Cristo holds worship services twice a week, featuring hymns, prayers, offerings, and Bible-centered teachings. The Church remains focused on its mission, led by the Executive Minister and supported by administrative offices worldwide. Through the Felix Y. Manalo Foundation, Iglesia Ni Cristo provides humanitarian aid, continuing its commitment to faith, unity, and service to communities across the globe.