In the Philippines, one Christian Church stands out for the testimony of its phenomenal growth: the Jesus is Lord (JIL) Church Worldwide. JIL Church Spiritual Director and International President Bro. Villanueva started JIL in 1978 with 15 of his former college students; it has now grew into five million membership in 48 countries around the world, evangelizing all peoples of the world through tea
ching, preaching and living out the full Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ! VISION
A glorious church evangelizing and discipling Filipinos and all the peoples of the world through teaching, preaching and living-out the full-Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. The JILCW is a channel of GOD’s divine transforming power through the HOLY SPIRIT, manifested in the daily CHRIST-like lifestyle of its members. Definition of terms:
(1) Glorious church – blameless, without spot, without blemish; a bride of CHRIST ready to be raptured
(2) Evangelizing – preaching the Gospel with the goal of winning souls
(3) Discipling – equipping the believers to become like CHRIST
(4) Living out – manifesting CHRIST-likeness in all areas of life: personal, family, school, work, business, community, nation, etc. Scope of the Vision
The JILCW is passionately committed and wholly devoted to the Vision entrusted by the Sovereign GOD. It endeavors to reach the fulfillment of the Glorious Plan of
GOD by bringing the Gospel of the LORD JESUS CHRIST to all parts of the world. Thus, the all-encompassing scope of the vision of the Church covers its Micro and
Macro Vision. (1) Micro Vision – all geographical territories within the Philippines
(2) Macro Vision – all geographical territories outside the Philippines
CORE VALUES
a. Passionate Love for GOD – An intimate and wholehearted devotion, reserved to GOD alone, that is steadfast and unparalleled, evidenced by absolute submission and obedience to GOD’s will and commands (Deuteronomy 6:5)
b. Love and Compassion for Others – A compelling urge that eventually becomes a natural inclination to selflessly care for others as He cares for others, becoming GOD’s channel of unconditional mercy and grace (Mark 12:31)
c. Integrity – An uprightness of character that is beyond reproach, in private and public life, through the uncompromised principle of upholding truth, transparency and consistency in word and in action (Psalm 78:72)
d. Faithfulness – An authentic loyalty to GOD with a sense of responsibility as stewards to the various roles, relationships and resources entrusted by GOD (Matthew 25:21)
e. Excellence – A quality of character that rejects mediocrity and commits to GOD’s highest workmanship (Daniel 6:3-4)
