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All ecclesiastical districts of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) proved once again their unity with the Church Administration in obeying God’s command to lead people to the truth by participating in the worldwide evangelical mission. The propagational events were held from the second week of October to the first week of November 2025.
Officiating ministers preached Bible-based lessons primarily about salvation on Judgment Day, that is, on how people can be counted worthy of receiving it through the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. Faith alone in Him is not enough, they elaborated, as the Savior Himself commands them to enter His one and only Church—the Church Of Christ—and to remain its active members until the end. Some of the districts of the Church that conducted the activity are as follows:
The Central Valley, California District held evangelical missions on October 27 and 31. District supervising minister Brother Isaias Antinew led those held at the houses of worship of the Local Congregations of Santa Maria and Orosi. Those at other venues, which were the Bakersfield, Fresno, Lemoore, and Riverbank Congregations’ houses of worship, were led by fellow ministers.
In Washington DC District, every local congregation held the said activity on October 31 with district supervising minister Brother Sidney Santos officiating at the Fairfax, Virginia Congregation house of worship.
On November 3, the Calgary District hosted evangelical missions at the places of worship of the Local Congregations of Downtown, Lethbridge, Red Deer, and Falconridge, the latter of which was officiated at by district supervising minister Brother Voltaire Tamisin.
“Learning about different religions, answers to my questions here [in the INC] were all answered by the minister’s reading from the Bible,” said guest Patricia Jones who attended in Lemoore Congregation, Central Valley, California District.
The New Zealand South Ecclesiastical District held the evangelical mission on October 31. Officiated by district supervising minister Brother Uziel Bongares at the house of worship of the Local Congregation of Christchurch, the event was attended by other congregations at respective houses of worship that were connected via livestreaming.
“I’m happy to be invited to listen in this propagation work of the Iglesia Ni Cristo because all that were taught are based in the Bible,” said guest Melody Bedrijo.
Southeastern Africa Ecclesiastical District prepared two venues for their evangelistic activities held on October 31. Assistant district supervising minister Brother Jedernil Hidrosolo and fellow minister of the gospel Brother Lexter Legaspi led the gatherings at Lusaka, Zambia and Lilongwe, Malawi Congregations’ houses of worship, respectively.
A total of 1,456 guests attended the evangelical mission that the Hong Kong Ecclesiastical District held at the Grand Ballroom of Crowne Plaza Hong Kong Kowloon East on October 29. District supervising minister Brother Celestino Bacsafra led the study of God’s words.
On the same day, supervising minister Brother Noer Misa officiated the Macau Ecclesiastical District’s evangelical mission at the Macau Local Congregation place of worship.
Taiwan Ecclesiastical District conducted the same activity in every local congregation on October 31. Hundreds of guests came. District supervising minister Brother Roel Castillo officiated at the Zhongli Congregation place of worship.
“I chose to come here on my day off because I truly prefer to listen to God’s words,” shared guest Marlene Africa from Hong Kong. “Through the preaching, I learned that joining the Iglesia Ni Cristo is open to everyone.”
Western Europe District held its evangelical mission much earlier, on October 12. Through videostreaming, guests of every local congregation there listened to the recorded preaching of Deputy Executive Minister Brother Angelo Eraño Manalo.
“My curiosity led me wanting to know more about the Iglesia Ni Cristo’s beliefs and their use of the Bible,” shared guest Jaira Althea Medrano. “Learning that it uses the same Scriptures as that of my Catholic faith, but offer a totally different explanation regarding salvation sparked my interest further.”
In Central Europe District, brethren brought their guests to their houses of worship on October 25. Assistant district supervising minister Brother Jake Edic officiated at the Hamburg, Germany Congregation while fellow ministers led in other venues.
“In these times, many people need spiritual guidance to ensure their actions align with the Bible’s teachings,” Brother Edic explained. “The evangelical mission is therefore important because it helps guests do the right thing, assuring them of blessings in this life and salvation come Judgment Day.”
“The fundamental difference I found appealing was that the preaching was much more direct, presenting successive Bible passages without the minister adding personal interpretations, unlike in other religions,” observed guest Fabian Stegnitz.
Luzon—On October 25, 2025, brethren from the Ecclesiastical District of Lingayen, Pangasinan filled the Calasiao Sports Complex in Pangasinan together with their guests for the evangelical mission. District supervising minister Brother Franklin Villamar led the preaching of God’s words to 1,213 guests.
The worldwide evangelical mission in the Ecclesiastical District of Calamian drew 502 guests at the Coron Coliseum & Recreation Center on October 28, 2025. “I’m happy that my friend invited me, as I was able to hear God’s words. It became clear to me how to attain salvation after this life,” expressed guest Fred Malanog whom brethren in the Local Congregation of Coron, invited.
On the same day, the Ecclesiastical District of Quezon City held the activity in every local congregation. With the brethren’s participation, 3,584 guests attended and listened to the pristine gospel.
“I accepted the invitation to this evangelical mission so that I could learn God’s words and gain a better understanding of the Church Of Christ,” said Mark Angelo Bañoc, a guest of the Local Congregation of Nagkaisang Nayon. “I learned that it is important to become a member of the Iglesia Ni Cristo for salvation.”
“I continue to help in the work of propagation because it is a commandment of God, and it’s my duty, especially since the Day of Judgment is near, for more people to be saved,” explained choir member Katrina Nicole Espiritu from the same congregation. “This work brings glory to the Almighty God, and for my fellowmen, it will lead them to the proper way of worshiping God.”
In the Ecclesiastical District of Bataan South, district supervising minister Brother Melvin Cayabyab led the activity at the Mariveles Congregation house of worship. Other venues for the evangelical missions in the district were the houses of worship of Bagac, Limay, Mt. View, Palayanbayan, and Sabatan congregations. More than a thousand guests benefited from the preaching of God’s words.
The Cavite District conducted the evangelistic activity at the Imus Congregation house of worship. Brother Larry Failano II, district supervising minister, taught the Bible-based lesson. “I’m happy that I was invited to listen to the teachings of God,” shared guest Carmina Degario.
Meanwhile, in the Bataan District, guests were gathered at the Dinalupihan Civic Center on October 31. A total of 826 guests listened to the preaching of God’s words by district supervising minister Brother Roderick Chulvo.
“Despite life’s preoccupations, we prioritize this work of propagating the true faith as Church officers, together with our households,” shared head deacon Rodel Garcia from Limay Congregation, Bataan South.
Visayas—The Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental District gathered more than a thousand guests in their district on October 24, 2025. Assistant district supervising minister Brother Cyrus Sab officiated at the Binalbagan Congregation house of worship with fellow ministers and ministerial workers leading other congregations.
“I’m joyful today because despite the inclement weather, school stress, and having an exam, I was able to bring many of my students as guests who willingly accepted my invitation,” explained finance officer Avah Liomor Castamado from the Kabankalan City Congregation who is also a teacher. “I enjoyed the listening experience and I’m eager to learn more,” said guest Kaye Anatan.
On the same day, the Negros Oriental Ecclesiastical District held evangelical missions at the houses of worship of the Local Congregations of Bais City, Bayawan City, Dumaguete City, Mabinay, Siaton, and Siquijor. Ministers of the gospel officiated in each venue with district supervising minister Brother Renato Callejo leading the activity at Bayawan City. More than a thousand guests attended in the district. “Inspired to help in the Church’s propagation work, brethren were enthusiastic in bringing along guests,” Brother Callejo observed.
Mindanao—On October 24 and 28, the Zamboanga del Norte Ecclesiastical District held evangelical missions at Salug Gymnasium and Zamboanga del Norte Convention Center, respectively. Both officiated at by district supervising minister Brother Gavino Mabido, these events gathered a total of 3,572 guests.
On October 31, brethren in the Ecclesiastical District of Buug, Zamboanga del Sur together with their guests filled the Diplahan Gymnasium in Zamboanga Sibugay. District supervising minister Brother Jose Salvador Jr. presided over the event. He preached God’s words to 1,580 guests, many of whom expressed willingness to know more about the Church Of Christ. — With assistance from district multimedia
