On May 31, 2025, Brother Angelo Eraño V. Manalo took oath as the Deputy Executive Minister of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ). This was after being the Christian Family Organizations (CFO) Coordinator for 15 years.
In this capacity, he could more ably assist the Executive Minister, Brother Eduardo V. Manalo, in supervising and leading the Church in propagating the pure gospel and for the edification of the brethren’s faith.
The swearing-in of Brother Angelo Manalo was administered by the Executive Minister during his pastoral visit to the Local Congregation of Navotas, Ecclesiastical District of CAMANAVA, Philippines, which was livestreamed to 2,172 remote sites all over the world.
Navotas house of worship, Metro Manila, Philippines, May 31, 2025
Navotas house of worship, Metro Manila, Philippines, May 31, 2025
Navotas house of worship, Metro Manila, Philippines, May 31, 2025
Five days earlier, on May 26, the Church’s Sanggunian or Advisory Council, together with the district supervising ministers held a special meeting during which they unanimously elected Brother Angelo Manalo to the delicate duty of being the primary helper of the Church’s Overall Administrator. The meeting was presided over by the Church’s General Evangelist, Brother Bienvenido C. Santiago.
Later that day, the Church’s General Secretary, Brother Rene J. Panoncillo, announced the great news in his opening remarks during the International Conference of Ministers and Ministerial Workers held principally at the EVM Convention Center, Quezon City, Philippines.
Brother Angelo Eraño V. Manalo, flanked by Brother Eraño S. Codera (to his right) and Brother Antonio T. de Guzman Jr. (to his left), during the Special Meeting of the Church Council, together with the district supervising ministers, when the Deputy Executive Minister was elected, May 26.
Brother Angelo Eraño V. Manalo, flanked by Brother Eraño S. Codera (to his right) and Brother Antonio T. de Guzman Jr. (to his left), during the Special Meeting of the Church Council, together with the district supervising ministers, when the Deputy Executive Minister was elected, May 26.
Brother Angelo Eraño V. Manalo, flanked by Brother Eraño S. Codera (to his right) and Brother Antonio T. de Guzman Jr. (to his left), during the Special Meeting of the Church Council, together with the district supervising ministers, when the Deputy Executive Minister was elected, May 26.
“Seeing Brother Angelo take his oath was overwhelming,” said Robert Billy Fermin, head deacon of Montclair Congregation, Orange County District. “We felt God’s presence so strongly. It gave us renewed strength and confidence that the Church is in good hands, and that God continues to fulfill His promises to His people.”
“I thought about how much the Church has endured, and yet, here we are, stronger than ever,” said Charlene Dela Peña, a choir member from the Local Congregation of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia District. “I was in tears the whole time. Brother Angelo’s appointment is more than organizational—it’s spiritual. It reminds us that God is not remiss in looking after His servants.”
“It made me feel all the more hopeful for the future,” said leadership aide John Ryann Garcia, from the Local Congregation of Novaliches, Quezon City District.
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California
After taking his oath, the Deputy Executive Minister could be seen officiating at special worship services, among other huge gatherings of Church activities, many of which were witnessed worldwide through livestreaming:
Skyline house of worship, CAMANAVA District, Brother Angelo Manalo’s first house of worship dedication as the INC Deputy Executive Minister, June 14
Skyline house of worship, CAMANAVA District, Brother Angelo Manalo’s first house of worship dedication as the INC Deputy Executive Minister, June 14
Skyline house of worship, CAMANAVA District, Brother Angelo Manalo’s first house of worship dedication as the INC Deputy Executive Minister, June 14
The entire Church rejoiced over the election and appointment of Brother Angelo Manalo as the Deputy Executive Minister. He serves as a role model to the brethren on being completely united with the Executive Minister in upholding God’s will and caring for the Church. With their spiritual welfare and the Church’s stability and future as the Church Administration’s concern, the members thus feel secure now more than ever, being even more prepared for the nearing salvation come Judgment Day. ❑
