May 18, 2026 | International Conference of Ministers & Ministerial Workers
As the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) continues to commemorate the 140th birth anniversary of Brother Felix Y. Manalo, ministers and ministerial workers gathered for an international conference on May 18, 2026.
The event was led by the Executive Minister, Brother Eduardo V. Manalo, from the EVM Convention Center in Quezon City, Philippines, with a total of 320 sites connected worldwide via video conferencing.
During his homily, the Executive Minister emphasized to those in attendance how to be a good soldier of Christ, along with the qualities needed so they do not waste their God-given duty and please our Almighty God.
Ordination of Ministers and School For Ministers’ 42nd Commencement Exercises
On May 9, 2026, in commemoration of the 140th birth anniversary of God’s Messenger in the last days, Brother Felix Y. Manalo, the Executive Minister, Brother Eduardo V. Manalo, officiated a worship service to God in the Local Congregation of Meycauayan, Ecclesiastical District of Bulacan South.
In this worship service, the 42nd commencement exercises of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) School For Ministers was held, wherein a total of 1,301 ministerial students took oath as regular workers. In addition, 36 new ministers were added to the Church.
In the Bible-based homily, it was emphasized to the brethren to live in holiness by obeying God’s commandments to receive the promised salvation, which is the ardent desire of God’s Messenger in these last days.
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Rene and his wife, Junen, were happy and ready to build their family together. Everything seemed perfect as they looked toward the future with joy. But an unexpected turn of events tested their faith in a way they never prepared for.
First International Conference of 2026
Days after ordaining 36 ministers, Brother Eduardo V. Manalo, the Executive Minister of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church of Christ), led thousands of ministers and ministerial workers worldwide, in an International Conference, on January 26, 2026, at the EVM Convention Center in Quezon City.
Reaching Asia, Europe, Africa, the Americas, and Oceania, the conference connected ministers and ministerial workers through 160 sites in the Philippines and 205 sites abroad.
During his lecture, he reminded them to lead the brethren with genuine care and compassion and to remain faithful amid trials.
Anniversaries Commemorated in a Pastoral Visitation
On April 18, 2026, brethren in the various local congregations in the Philippines and abroad commemorated their anniversaries through a live streaming worship service in the Congregation of Pag-asa. This was officiated by Brother Eduardo V. Manalo, Executive Minister of the Church Of Christ.
In his homily, he exhorted the brethren to focus on their divine election—not on worldly things. He reminded them that by firmly setting their hearts and minds on attaining salvation, they can overcome life’s challenges and remain worthy of eternal life.
Immovable Faith
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Pastoral Visit in Deparo, Caloocan City
Members of the Church Of Christ remain steadfast in worshiping God despite worsening global and personal hardships. On April 4, 2026, the Executive Minister, Brother Eduardo V. Manalo, led a worship service in the Local Congregation of Deparo, Ecclesiastical District of Caloocan North.
In his homily, he urged the brethren not to lose hope, assuring them that God will strengthen them if they continue serving Him and obeying His commandments wholeheartedly, no matter the trials they face.
Amid rising poverty and global conflict, Church members find strength in the worship service | Pastoral Visit in Tandang Sora, QC
On March 21, 2026, members of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) from the Local Congregation of Tandang Sora, QC, gathered for a worship service officiated by the Executive Minister, Brother Eduardo V. Manalo.
In his homily, the Executive Minister emphasized that, despite the dire situations around the world, Church members should not be afraid or lose hope, for the Lord God and the Lord Jesus Christ are always there to guide, strengthen, and uphold them as long as they remain loyal and obedient to God, whatever happens.
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