Iglesia De Dios Ministerial De Jesucristo Internacional
Charity 1109326
Overview
Summary
Iglesia De Dios Ministerial De Jesucristo Internacional appears to be a locally distributed branch of a globally led church movement. Its Great Britain charity is organised around frequent, standardised worship, teaching and Bible-study activity across multiple sites, while its public-facing identity and content are strongly shaped by international leadership, shared doctrine and digital media. The evidence suggests that its principal civic role is creating recurring faith-based community spaces rather than delivering distinct local social services.
Operational geography
Coverage: National
Operational areas:
Evidence and reasoning
Supporting evidence
Remaining uncertainties
- The Charity Commission records Birmingham City as an area where the charity operates, but does not identify a Birmingham site or service location.
- The church's current official location directory lists its Birmingham congregation at Women's Institutes Hall, Solihull. This is outside Birmingham's administrative boundary.
- There is no current evidence identifying whether the Solihull congregation serves Birmingham residents extensively, delivers activities within Birmingham itself, or uses additional Birmingham venues.
- No evidence was found of Birmingham-based delivery partnerships that materially extend the charity's operational reach.
- The available evidence indicates a UK-wide network of church locations, but does not establish the scale or frequency of activity at the Birmingham/Solihull congregation.
Additional evidence needed
- A current Birmingham-area timetable or venue confirmation from the organisation specifying whether any worship, teaching or Bible-study sessions take place within Birmingham.
- Confirmation of any Birmingham service venue, if distinct from the Solihull location.
- Evidence from the organisation on the catchment and regularity of the Solihull congregation's services.
- Details of any formal Birmingham-based partner venues or organisations used for delivery.
Areas of work
- Religious Activities
Who they help
- The General Public/mankind
How they help
- Other Charitable Activities
Discoveries involving this organisation
The Atlas has not published any Discoveries involving this organisation yet.
Observations
A multi-site local presence within a global religious network
The charity appears to operate as a geographically dispersed Great Britain expression of an internationally coordinated church, rather than as an independent neighbourhood congregation.
Why it matters
This helps explain how relatively small local sites may draw legitimacy, teaching material and organisational identity from a much wider movement. It also suggests relationships and resources may extend beyond the places where the charity meets.
Show evidence
“The charity states that it operates in 9 different sites, including locations in London, Croydon, Guildford, Southampton, Bristol and Birmingham.”
Source:Charity Commission“Sister Maria Luisa Piraquive is described as the worldwide leader of the Church of God Ministry of Jesus Christ International.”
Source:Organisation
Regular gathering is the organisation's core operating model
Its main capacity appears to be sustained, high-frequency religious participation: churches open daily and offer teaching, Bible study and worship rather than occasional events alone.
Why it matters
Daily availability may make the organisation a significant source of routine, belonging and informal support for participants, even though the evidence does not document wider pastoral or social-care provision.
Show evidence
“The Church opens daily.”
Source:Charity Commission“There are three different type of services: Teaching, Bible Study and Worship.”
Source:Charity Commission
Centralised teaching may connect otherwise dispersed congregations
The organisation appears to use sermons, Bible studies, reflections, testimonies and official digital channels to maintain a shared religious culture across locations.
Why it matters
This suggests that connection between sites may be built not only through local leadership or joint events, but through common media and authoritative teaching. It may reduce differences between local congregations while limiting evidence of locally tailored activity.
Show evidence
“The website publishes sermons, reflections, Bible studies, testimonies and official social media channels.”
Source:Organisation“The English-language church uses the New King James Version as its official Bible version.”
Source:Organisation
- There is no evidence about membership, attendance, language needs or the communities reached at each Great Britain site.
- The evidence does not show whether the charity provides pastoral care, practical support, community outreach or partnerships beyond religious services.
- It is unclear how much autonomy local sites have in programming, leadership and relationships with their surrounding areas.
Remaining uncertainties
- Recent annual reports or trustee reports describing attendance, volunteers, local outreach, spending and site-level activity.
- Evidence of partnerships, referrals, community use of premises and testimonies from participants in Great Britain.
- Information on local leadership structures and how global teaching is adapted for different communities.
Additional evidence needed
Charity Commission profile
Activities
The Church opens daily, There are three different type of services: Teaching, Bible Study and Worship. Currently the Charity operates in 9 different sites U. 14 Mill Mead Industrial Centre N17 9QU Bassano Street SE22 8RU. Ashley Rd, N17 9LN. Lansdowne Road, Croydon CR0 2BX. 25 Cathnor Rd, W12 9JD. Southway, GU2 8DU 31 Palmerston Rd, SO14 1LL 33 Lanrick Rd, E14 0FE Bristol Birmigham
Charity objects
TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION AMONG THE PEOPLE OF GREAT BRITAIN