Our Global Mission and Community

Our church was founded by a dedicated missionary named Juan León Lugo. Together with Salomón Feliciano and his wife, Dionisia, they held the very first Pentecostal service in Ponce, Puerto Rico, on November 3, 1916. This historic event took place at the corner of Intendente Ramírez and Acueducto streets.

In 1917, the Feliciano couple became the church’s first missionaries, embarking on their mission to the Dominican Republic. A significant milestone for the church came on February 13, 1922, when it officially incorporated with the Government of Puerto Rico, receiving incorporation number 256.

By 1928, Brother Tomás Álvarez extended the church’s mission to the United States, establishing a ministry in New York. In 1937, Brother Francisco Rodríguez took the gospel to Cuba, and by 1945, Juan Rodríguez began evangelizing in the Virgin Islands.

On July 17, 1948, the Missionary Society was founded at the IDPMI in Sabana Seca, Bayamón, Puerto Rico. A year later, in 1949, during a conference held at the "La Perla" Theater in Ponce, a resolution was passed to create a Foreign Missions Department. This initiative was led by pastors Elías Chamorro, Mario Vega, Francisco Báez, and missionary Matilde Román.

The Founding of Our Church and Its Missionary Legacy

Our Vision and Values

Our vision is to direct all resources towards reaching as many countries as possible with the gospel of Jesus Christ. We are a church led by the Holy Spirit, committed to advancing the gospel across all continents. With a presence in 100 countries, we aim to serve one million members in 10,000 churches worldwide.

Promotes and strengthens the unity of believers and oversees the coordination of the administrative structures of the Church of God Pentecostal, International Movement.

Ensures that the experience of baptism in the Holy Spirit remains alive in believers, encouraging the manifestation of spiritual gifts and ministries, and inspiring the pursuit of this glorious anointing.

Promotes worldwide evangelism by establishing the church in as many countries as possible.

Sends missionaries, teachers, and necessary personnel for the establishment and promotion of the ministry.

Raises necessary funds and acquires essential resources for the church’s growth and development.

Establishes and maintains departments and institutions necessary for spreading the Gospel.

Works to improve the spiritual, moral, social, and intellectual welfare of society, cooperating with relevant agencies.