Church of the Foursquare Gospel in the Philippines

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Church of the Foursquare Gospel in the Philippines

Jesus Christ the Saviour, Baptizer, Healer, Coming King
Classification Protestant
Orientation Pentecostalism
Origin 1949
Associations Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches
Geographical Area Worldwide, but esp. Philippines
Statistics
Members 80,000 Philippines
School system
Tertiary institutions 7


The Church of the Foursquare Gospel in the Philippines (abbreviated as CFGP) is a Christian Pentecostal Group in the Philippines. The CFGP is the national church body of International Church of the Foursquare Gospel originated in Los Angeles California. It is one of the largest Pentecostal group in the Philippines.

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[edit] History

CFGP was incorporated in 1949 as a national church of the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel in Angleus Temple Echo Park Los Angeles California USA expanded its missions works in the Philippines. The first Foursquare Gospel Church was planted in the late 1920's in Malagasang Imus, Cavite and in 1949 Church of the Foursquare Gospel in the Philippines was registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) thus became a legal personality. The Church of the Foursquare Gospel in the Philippines National Office, Foursquare Bible College & the Central Church the Capitol City Foursquare Gospel Church is Located at #1 F. Castillo st. Project 4 Quezon City. At Present time CFGP's Local church is around 1,700 plus churches nationwide.

[edit] Departments

  • United Foursquare Men (UFM)
  • United Foursquare Women (UFW)
  • United Foursquare Professionals (UFP)
  • Crusaders Youth Department (CY)
  • Sonshine Kids Club (SKC)

[edit] National Officers

President: Rev. Valentin C. Chaves

Vice President: Rev. Joemarie G. Sulmaca Sr.

General Supervisor: Rev. Delfin L. Corona

[edit] Church doctrine

The Foursquare Church believes in the following:

Declaration of Faith

  • The Holy Scriptures
  • The Eternal Godhead
  • The Fall of Man
  • The Plan of Redemption
  • Salvation Through Grace
  • Repentance and Acceptance
  • The New Birth
  • Daily Christian Life
  • Water Baptism and the Lord's Supper
  • Baptism in the Holy Spirit
  • The Spirit-Filled Life
  • The Gifts and Fruit of the Spirit
  • Moderation
  • Divine Healing
  • The Second Coming of Christ
  • Church Relationship
  • Civil Government
  • Judgement
  • Heaven
  • Hell
  • Evangelism
  • Tithing and Offerings

[edit] Districts

  • Northeast Luzon District
  • Northwest Luzon District
  • Pangasinan District
  • Southeast Luzon District
  • Southwest Luzon District
  • Occidental Mindoro District
  • Oriental Mindoro District
  • Romblon-Aklan District
  • Central Visayas District
  • Eastern Visayas District
  • Western Visayas District
  • Northern Mindanao District
  • Central Mindanao District
  • Northeast Mindanao District
  • North Central Mindanao District
  • Northwest Mindanao District
  • Midwest Mindanao District
  • Southern Mindanao District
  • Davao District
  • Agusan-Surigao District
  • Zamboanga-Basilan-Sulu District

[edit] Bible Colleges

  • Foursquare Bible College - Quezon City
  • NorPhil Foursquare Bible College - Baguio City
  • Odiongan Foursquare Bible College - Odiongan Romblon
  • Cebu Foursquare Bible College - Cebu City
  • Ilo-ilo Foursquare Bible College - Ilo-ilo City
  • Halls of Life Foursquare Bible College - Davao City
  • Laoag Foursquare Bible College - Laoag City
  • Halls of Life Foursquare Bible College - General Santos Extension
  • Halls of Life Foursquare Bible College - Tagum Extension
  • Halls of Life Foursquare Bible College - Sto. Tomas Extension
  • Halls of Life Foursquare Bible College - Zamboanga Extension


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