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1 The dramatic growth in the number of evangelical churches
2 The effective expansion of nearly all evangelical denominations – most marked among the Full Gospel groups and indigenous Pentecostal denominations
3 Increased spiritual unity
4 Over 300,000 Filipino intercessors have been raised up through Intercessors for the Philippines
1 The great potential of the Philippines has not yet been realized despite being rich in natural resources and having a well-educated population
a) A government that actively pursues justice and righteousness
b) A change in the political culture that deals with the endemic greed and corruption,
c) Peace in Mindanao between the marginalized, resentful Muslim population and the government and local 'Christian' majority
2 The Roman Catholic Church has changed much as the Philippines becomes more multi-denominational
a) Coming to terms with the loss of its privileged monopoly status
b) Large numbers of Catholics are more influenced by animism and witchcraft than by Christianity
c) The charismatic networks have large numbers but many are more influenced by superstitions than by the Scriptures
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Area 300,000 sq.km. 80 provinces; 7,250 islands, of which over 700 are inhabited.
Population (2000) 75,966,500 +2.13%AGR
Capital Manila 13,200,000.
Malayo-Indonesian Filipinos 94.2%.
Mixed race 3.5%.
Chinese 2.1%.
Other 0.2%.
Literacy 95%. Official languages Filipino (based on Tagalog), English. All languages 169. Languages with Scriptures 8Bi 52NT 37por 44w.i.p.
A mixed agricultural and industrial economy.
HDI 0.740; 77th/174. Public debt 29% of GNP. Income/person $1,200 (4% of USA).
A Spanish colony from 1565 to 1898; hence the Catholic majority and many Spanish customs.
Freedom of religion.
| Religions |
Population % |
Adherents |
Ann.Gr. |
| Christian |
93.19 |
70,793,181 |
+2.1% |
| Muslim |
5.00 |
3,798,325 |
+3.0% |
| non-Religious/other |
1.11 |
843,228 |
+2.3% |
| Traditional ethnic |
0.60 |
455,799 |
+0.5% |
| Chinese |
0.10 |
75,967 |
+2.1% |
| Christians |
Denom. |
Affil.% |
,000 |
Ann.Gr. |
| Protestant |
95 |
6.79 |
5,161 |
+5.6% |
| Independent |
355 |
15.24 |
11,580 |
+9.1% |
| Anglican |
1 |
0.16 |
118 |
+1.5% |
| Catholic |
1 |
67.13 |
51,000 |
+0.4% |
| Marginal |
45 |
8.71 |
6,618 |
+1.8% |
| Doubly affiliated |
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-4.88 |
-3,693 |
n.a. |
Churches in Philippines
Missionaries from Philippines
2,829 in 122 agencies to 77 countries
Missionaries to Philippines
2,734 in 192 agencies from 35 countries
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