THE WORLDWIDE CHURCH OF GOD, an evangelical denomination with 70,000 members, is active in more than 100 countries and territories and maintains its international headquarters in Pasadena, California. The Worldwide Church of God embraces two broad purposes: “To proclaim the gospel of the kingdom of God; and to make disciples of those who are interested, baptizing them and teaching them the commands of Jesus Christ” (Matthew 28:19-20). The Church is first and foremost a pastoral organization. More than 1,800 ordained ministers n the Church serve members in over 840 congregations around the world.

Key facts about the Church in the Philippines

• About 25,000 people attend Church services each year in 70 congregations and 31 Bible study sessions throughout the Philippines.
  
• The office in the Philippines is one of nine regional offices maintained worldwide to serve its members internationally.
• The Church emphasizes the Bible as its guide to doctrine.
• The Church has an online Christian magazine: New Life Asia
• The Church supports several government-backed cooperatives in the Philippines which promote unity and advancement among its members and the community.
• In January 1986, Church leader Herbert W. Armstrong died. He was succeeded by Joseph W. Tkach who holds the office of Pastor General and chief administrative officer of the church. Mr. Tkach is a long-time Church minister and administrator. After his death in 1996, his son Joseph Tkach Jr. succeeded him.
• William J. Sidney is presently the Regional Director of the Worldwide Church of God in the Philippines.
• The Worldwide Church of God–Philippines maintains NR Custodio & Associates as auditors.
• Powerpoint presentation: WCG - Philippines and Northeast Asia, August 2001 Update