What Iglesia Cristiana Avivamiento does

Iglesia Cristiana Avivamiento, operating under the brand Centro Mundial de Avivamiento, is a Colombian-based Christian megachurch and global ministry founded in 1989 by Pastors Ricardo and Ma. Patricia Rodríguez. The organization operates 60+ church locations (sedes) across 14+ countries spanning Colombia, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Venezuela, the United States (New York, Miami, Houston), Mexico, Honduras, Spain, and France. It serves individual worshippers and families through weekly in-person services, prayer meetings, and faith-based programming, anchored by a 15,000+ capacity main auditorium in Bogotá inaugurated in June 2026.

The organization's core products span broadcasting, education, family ministries, hospitality, and digital content. Broadcasting assets include ABN Televisión (24/7 worldwide livestream), Aviva2 Radio (1280 AM in Bogotá, branded "La Radio del Espíritu"), Avivatube (video-on-demand), and a cross-platform mobile app on iOS and Android. The technology stack relies on AWS and Digital Ocean for cloud infrastructure, Microsoft Office 365 for productivity, and YouVersion for Bible plan distribution, with integrations into Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, and Amazon Music for music content. Two wholly-owned subsidiaries — Gimnasio Campestre Cristiano (GCC, a Christian K-12 school) and Escuelas Online / Encuentro con Jesús (AFC, online spiritual education) — provide recurring revenue and educational programming.

The business model is donation-driven, anchored by voluntary tithes and offerings (diezmos y ofrendas) processed through donaciones.avivamiento.com, supplemented by tuition from educational subsidiaries, transaction-based revenue from Avivaweekend partner hotel bookings in Bogotá, and direct e-commerce through Avivastore (merchandise, hymnals, books). Customer segments include the general Christian congregation, couples in the marriage ministry, children (Avivamiento Kids), students in the GCC school system, and online learners. Go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer physical services, event-driven engagement (Congreso Mundial de Avivamiento, Vigilia events, Gran Marcha para Jesús, The Change Madrid 2026 with 35,000+ attendees), and community-led growth via local congregations and digital platforms.

Name

Iglesia Cristiana Avivamiento

Legal name

Iglesia Centro Mundial de Avivamiento

Website

https://avivamiento.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Iglesia Cristiana Avivamiento (Centro Mundial de Avivamiento) is a Colombian-founded, global Christian megachurch operating 60+ locations across 14+ countries, serving individual worshippers and families through in-person services, 24/7 broadcasting, education, and family ministries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services (Christian Church Ministry)

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Evangelical & Charismatic Broadcasting (MPABALAC), Ministerial Training Institutes (Clergy Formation) (EDAHAKAE)

Keywords

• Christian church services
• Religious broadcasting media
• Christian education programs
• Marriage and family ministry
• Children spiritual education

Headquarters

HQ city

Bogotá

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices17 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings (Diezmos y Ofrendas): Voluntary donations from congregation members supporting church operations and kingdom expansion. References biblical principles of sowing and harvesting.
2. Educational Institutions: Revenue from Gimnasio Campestre Cristiano (GCC) school system and Alfonso Fuentes College (AFC) education programs.
3. Avivaweekend Hospitality: Hotel booking services for visitors attending church events in Bogotá, including partner hotels and accommodations.
4. Avivastore Merchandise: Online store selling church merchandise, hymnals, books, and religious materials.
5. Premarital Program: Free premarital counseling program with marriage ceremonies; no charge for church ceremony services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Centro Mundial de Avivamiento is a Christian megachurch that delivers weekly worship services, prayer gatherings, and spiritual counseling at 60+ physical locations across 14 countries, led by Pastors Ricardo and Ma. Patricia Rodríguez from its 15,000+ capacity flagship auditorium in Bogotá. Its media arm distributes 24/7 programming via ABN Televisión, Aviva2 Radio (1280 AM), Avivatube, a custom mobile app, and podcast platforms, while its wholly-owned schools (Gimnasio Campestre Cristiano and Alfonso Fuentes College) provide Christian-based education. The ministry funds operations through voluntary tithes, offerings, tuition, and merchandise sales.

Product overview

Centro Mundial de Avivamiento is a megachurch organization led by Pastors Ricardo and Ma. Patricia Rodríguez operating primarily from Bogotá, Colombia. The organization offers a comprehensive portfolio of religious and community services organized around several core pillars: media/broadcasting (ABN Televisión 24/7, Aviva2 Radio on 1280 AM, Avivatube video platform), digital content (Prédicas Online audio sermons, Blog Avivamiento, Podcast, Devocional Diario), education (Gimnasio Campestre Cristiano school, Escuelas Online with Encuentros con Jesús courses), family ministries (Ministerio de Matrimonios with premarital program, Avivamiento Kids children's program), hospitality (Avivaweekend hotel services, Avivastore merchandise store), financial engagement (Plataforma de Donaciones), and events (Congreso Mundial de Avivamiento annual conference). Additional ministries include Avivamiento Misericordia compassion outreach, pastoral care services, and the Silbo Apacible devotional publication. The organization maintains a strong international presence with church branches across Latin America, the United States, Spain, and France.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Avivamiento TV (ABN Televisión): 24/7 television broadcasting with programming schedules and live stream available
• Aviva2
• Avivatube
• Avivamiento Kids
• Avivaweekend
• Avivastore
• Ministerio de Matrimonios
• Silbo Apacible

Products and services

• Weekly Church Worship Services In-person worship services held Fridays (7-9pm) and Sundays (8am and 10:30am local time) at 60+ official church locations (sedes) across 14 countries for individuals and families seeking Christian worship, prayer, and spiritual guidance.
• ABN Televisión (Avivamiento Televisión) 24/7 worldwide television broadcast channel streaming all programming, church services, and special events live globally for individual viewers and congregants worldwide.
• Aviva2 Radio Radio station branded 'La Radio del Espíritu', broadcasting in Bogotá on 1280 AM with online streaming access for audience members in Colombia and worldwide.
• Avivatube Video Platform Online video-on-demand platform hosting recorded sermons, preaching content, and spiritual multimedia material accessible for individual viewers globally.
• Avivamiento Mobile Application Official mobile application available on iOS App Store and Google Play Store for individuals to access church content, live streams, sermons, and service information.
• Ministerio de Matrimonios (Marriage Ministry) Marriage ministry providing premarital counseling, preparation courses, and church wedding ceremonies (no charge) for couples and families, supporting up to 100 guests per ceremony.
• Avivamiento Kids Children's ministry program offering age-appropriate spiritual education, worship experiences, and activities for children of congregation members.
• Gimnasio Campestre Cristiano (GCC) School Christian K-12 educational institution operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the ministry, offering preschool through high school education integrated with Christian values.
• Escuelas Online y Encuentros con Jesús (AFC) Online spiritual education programs including Encounter with Jesus courses, offered as a wholly-owned subsidiary for individuals worldwide seeking remote foundational spiritual growth.
• Avivaweekend Hospitality Service Hospitality and hotel accommodation service providing partner hotel booking assistance for visitors attending church services and events in Bogotá.
• Avivastore Merchandise Store Online store selling church merchandise, hymnals, books, and religious materials directly to congregation members and supporters.
• Online Tithes and Offerings Platform Online donation platform enabling congregation members to remit voluntary tithes and offerings to support church operations and ministry expansion.
• Congreso Mundial de Avivamiento Annual international congress and conference event featuring spiritual teachings, worship, miracles, and ministry with international guest speakers for congregants and visiting attendees.
• Avivamiento Misericordia (Compassion Ministry) Humanitarian outreach and compassion ministry focused on serving people in need across Colombia, providing community service and charitable support.
• Ministerio de Atención Pastoral (Pastoral Care) Pastoral care and counseling service providing home visitations and spiritual guidance for congregation members requesting personal ministry support.
• Devocional Diario (Daily Devotional) Daily devotional content and spiritual reflections published online for individual congregation members and online readers seeking regular spiritual nourishment.
• Prédicas Online (Online Sermons) Online audio sermon streaming service providing recorded preaching content and playlists for individual listeners on demand.
• Podcast Avivamiento Podcast content featuring church programs, spiritual teachings, and preaching available on demand to listeners through the Aviva2 audio platform.
• Silbo Apacible Devotional Book Devotional book written by pastors Ricardo and Ma. Patricia Rodríguez, available for individual readers seeking spiritual reflection content.
• Blog Avivamiento Official blog platform publishing news, spiritual messages, testimonials, event announcements, and devotional content for church community members and online readers.
• Gran Marcha para Jesús Annual national march event mobilizing Christians across Colombia, with the organization providing event planning assistance to other cities.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 35,000 attendees at The Change Madrid 2026 event
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Amazon Web ServicescoreTechnology or IntegrationCloud infrastructure provider for data storage, including AWS SES for email hosting services. Critical technology partner enabling the organization's web platform, streaming capabilities, and data management infrastructure.
• Digital OceancoreTechnology or IntegrationCloud server infrastructure for data storage services. Contributes to the technical infrastructure supporting the church's digital platforms and online services.
• Microsoft Office 365coreTechnology or IntegrationProductivity and collaboration platform used for hosting, email services, and internal communications. Supports the organization's administrative and operational functions.
• Avivaweekend Partner HotelscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHotel partners in Bogotá providing accommodation services for church visitors and attendees. The church provides booking platform and promotes hotels to visitors attending services and events.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Misión Carismática Internacional: Caracas-based charismatic Spanish-speaking megachurch led by Carlos Sánchez with extensive Latin American and international presence. Closely comparable in theology (charismatic/miracle-focused), language market (Spanish), broadcasting emphasis, and event-driven growth model.
• Casa Sobre la Roca: Quito-based charismatic megachurch with regional Ecuadorian and broader Latin American reach. Comparable as a Spanish-language charismatic megachurch with media broadcasting and family ministry programs targeting similar congregant demographics.
• Rey de Reyes: Buenos Aires-based Argentine charismatic megachurch with significant Latin American and US Hispanic presence. Comparable as a Spanish-speaking charismatic megachurch targeting similar demographics across the Southern Cone and broader region.
• The Potter's House: Dallas-based charismatic megachurch led by T.D. Jakes with global media reach through T.D. Jakes Ministries. Comparable as a charismatic, multi-platform, family-focused ministry with television broadcast, educational programs, and humanitarian outreach.

Broad incumbents

• Lakewood Church: Houston-based US megachurch led by Joel Osteen, the largest megachurch in the United States. Comparable in scale (16,000+ seat auditorium), media/broadcasting emphasis (global TV distribution), and Hispanic outreach via Lakewood en Español services.
• Yoido Full Gospel Church: Seoul, Korea-based Pentecostal megachurch, historically the world's largest congregation. Comparable for its pioneering 24/7 broadcasting infrastructure, large flagship sanctuary, and global digital ministry model.
• Saddleback Church: Lake Forest, California-based evangelical megachurch founded by Rick Warren. Comparable in educational programming (Purpose Driven models), multi-site operations, and global church-planting initiatives.
• North Point Community Church: Atlanta-area evangelical megachurch network led by Andy Stanley with multiple campuses and digital content distribution. Comparable for its multi-site operating model, broadcast content strategy, and family/youth ministry programs.
• Hillsong Church: Globally distributed evangelical megachurch network originating in Australia with locations across multiple continents. Comparable for its multi-country physical presence, music/worship content distribution, and large-scale conferences.

Emerging players

• Elevation Church: Charlotte-based evangelical megachurch led by Steven Furtick with strong digital and podcast distribution. Comparable as a multi-site evangelical church leveraging broadcast and digital channels to extend reach beyond physical locations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/avivamiento
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/AVIVAMIENTOBOGOTA
• Facebookfacebook.com/avivamiento
• Instagraminstagram.com/avivamiento
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iglesia-cristiana-avivamiento

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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