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From Pasugo Magazine 2003

“Why is it every time we get to talking about a strong and well-managed, disciplined and powerful church, we invariably point to the Iglesia Ni Cristo?”

“We would even heave a sigh and wonder what makes the INC so influential. What makes its members so committed and disciplined that they attend services twice a week without fail?” Bodegon, Joel L. (The Isaiah paradigm: Recapturing the Role of the Laity, p.116)



“The Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) is a significant element today in the religious mosaic of the Philippines. Boasting several million members…, it has been remarkable growth since its humble beginnings in 1914.” Harper, Anne C. (The Iglesia Ni Cristo and Evangelical Christianity) Journal of Asian Missions (2001) Vol. 3, p101



“Today, the Iglesia counts among ministers Americans, Britons, Italian(s), Germans, Africans, Europeans and other Asians—and even in mainland China, the Iglesia already has set up churches and its followers are growing daily."(Felix Y. Manalo—111th birthday Anniversary, Erano G. Manalo—Golden Anniversary as Ordained Minister) Manila Bulletin, 1997
“…The INC each year dedicates approximately 100 church buildings that bristle with magnificent spires, feature concrete soaring arches, are painted in distinctive pastel colors, and display high standards of maintenance. Enclosed by imposing fences and carefully manicured grounds, each church dominates the local skyline. The imposing sacred structures of this dynamic religion have thus imprinted both urban and rural landscapes of the Philippines.” Reed, Robert (From local to global: The expanding mission of the Iglesia ni Cristo in the Philippines and throughout the world.)



“The INC stands out like a rock of sobriety, unity and nationalism amid the political and economic turbulence shaking the country today..” Editorial (Iglesia Ni Cristo’s Executive Minister Erano Manalo marks his 76th birth anniversary) Manila Bulletin, January 2, 2001



“The INC does have discipline and its leaders do keep themselves very low-key, something that we wish our own Catholic bishops would learn to do…” Paredes, Ducky Malaya, Feb. 19, 2003

“The Iglesia Ni Cristo has indeed set a good example to other church groups and non-government organizations in extending assistance to our brothers and sisters in war-torn places in Mindanao…” (INC’s Mindanao mission supported) Manila Bulletin July 28, 2000



“Beyond ministering to the spiritual well-being of its members, the Iglesia ni Cristo optimizes compassion and concern even for those outside its fold.” (The Iglesia Ni Cristo in the 20th Century) Philippines Free Press: 1990-2000 The Philippines Century pp. 214-215

“Yet for all its magnificent temples and imposing edifices and other signs of material wealth, the Iglesia has remained faithful to its mission as the church of the poor… its deeds in improving the life of its followers, both spiritual and physical, are indelible tracks in Philippine religious movements.” Villanueva, Robert C. (A church In every valley) Philippine Free press July 30, 1994



“…Bro. (Erano) Manalo’s organizational leadership remains impeccable, if not admirable. Who else, for instance, can move the INC as efficiently as the enigmatic Manalo?” Lucero, Ferdinand O. (The 30 most influential filipinos) Men’s Zone June 1998
“… for [Bro. Erano] Manalo, prayer rallies, especially one that has a theme of peace of amid genuine treats of war, should remain just that—prayer rallies, without these being tinged with partisan politics…” Editorial, The Daily tribune Feb. 26, 2003
“Under Brother Erano’s Dynamic stewardship, a fresh era dawned in the administration of the church, not in terms of new doctrines or new teachings but in expansion—in the ever-increasing number of brethren being added to the Church, in the numerous magnificent house(s) of worship being constructed and above all, in its overseas expansion.” Editorial (Iglesia ni Cristo’s Executive minister Erano Manalo 75th birth anniversary) Manila Bulletin Jan. 2, 2000



“Elected by Church elders almost ten years before his father’s death and blessed with keen intellect, good looks and charismatic leadership as his Father, Bro. Erano steered the Church to unprecedented growth not only in membership and in infrastructure projects but also in its stature before Philippine society.” Philippines-U.S.A News tribune, July 21-27, 1994



“Awed by the INC’s achievements, Senator Neptali Gonzales, a protestant pillar has commented, ‘the success of this God-inspired mission which he [Brother Felix Manalo] began in 1914, is all too evident in the fantastic growth of the church here and abroad. Its grand chapels which dominate our skyline are unequalled in their magnificence’.” Philippine Graphic Magazine, July 29, 1994