Iglesia de Dios Ministerial de Jesucristo Internacional - IDMJI - CGMJI Espinal

What Iglesia de Dios Ministerial de Jesucristo Internacional - IDMJI - CGMJI Espinal does

The Iglesia de Dios Ministerial de Jesucristo Internacional (IDMJI), also known as the Church of God Ministry of Jesus Christ International (CGMJCI), is a Neo-Pentecostal Christian church founded in 1972 in Bogotá, Colombia. The Espinal branch (CGMJI Espinal) operates as one of approximately 1,000 church sites worldwide, based in Cartago, Colombia with 1-10 employees. The organization provides spiritual services including sermons, Bible studies, reflections, and testimonies, centered on the Gift of Prophecy and Baptism with the Holy Spirit as core doctrinal differentiators. Worldwide leadership is held by Sister Maria Luisa Piraquive (since 1996), with Brother Carlos Alberto Baena serving as worldwide head pastor.

The church's core technology infrastructure includes a multilingual website (idmji.org) supporting 19+ languages, mobile applications for hymns (Himnos y Coros) and church locations (Direcciones y Horarios), and content distribution across YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Anchor, Breaker, and Radio Public. Additional digital products include hymn and chorus album series (Himnos 1-11, Coros 1-5), the 'Vivencias' book, and digital tithes/offerings platforms integrating with multiple country-specific payment systems (PSE, Wompi, Aval Pay, Mercado Pago).

The organization's revenue model is based entirely on voluntary tithes and offerings from members, with no commercial pricing for spiritual services. Donations are collected through banking partnerships across multiple countries (Colombia, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela, Paraguay). The church holds Special Legal Entity status in Colombia under Resolution N° 774 of April 28, 1997 (Tax ID NIT 830.032.247-0). The customer segment is a horizontal audience spanning all demographics globally, with content and community designed to serve believers regardless of nationality, race, gender, or social class.

Name

Iglesia de Dios Ministerial de Jesucristo Internacional - IDMJI - CGMJI Espinal

Legal name

Iglesia de Dios Ministerial de Jesucristo Internacional

Website

https://idmji.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Iglesia de Dios Ministerial de Jesucristo Internacional (IDMJI/CGMJCI) is a Neo-Pentecostal Christian church founded in 1972 in Bogotá, Colombia, operating approximately 1,000 sites across roughly 100 countries. The Espinal branch serves local members through sermons, Bible studies, and community fellowship funded by voluntary tithes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (813110), Religious Organizations (81311)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Sermon, Homiletics & Ministry Resource Publishing (Preaching Aids, Pastoral Resources) (MPAJAHAD), Religious Music & Worship Broadcasting (MPABALAN), Denominational & Community Periodicals (Church Magazines, Diocesan/Temple Newsletters) (MPAJAHAI)

Keywords

• Religious services
• Christian ministry
• Sermons and bible studies
• Spiritual content streaming
• Multilingual church network

Headquarters

HQ city

Cartago

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: The church collects tithes and offerings from believers worldwide. Believers transfer or deposit their tithes and offerings to the church's bank accounts. The church maintains banking relationships in multiple countries including Colombia, Argentina, Aruba, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Venezuela, and others.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Iglesia de Dios Ministerial de Jesucristo Internacional is a Neo-Pentecostal Christian church that provides spiritual services, sermons, Bible studies, reflections, testimonies, worship music, baptism ceremonies, and community fellowship across nearly 1,000 locations worldwide. It distributes its spiritual content digitally through a 19+ language website, YouTube live streaming, podcasts, mobile apps, and music streaming platforms. The church is funded by voluntary tithes and offerings from individual believers.

Product overview

The Iglesia de Dios Ministerial de Jesucristo Internacional (IDMJI) / Church of God Ministry of Jesus Christ International (CGMJCI) is a Neo-Pentecostal Christian church founded in 1972 in Bogota, Colombia. The organization operates a multi-platform digital ministry offering spiritual content including Sermons, Bible Studies, Reflections, and Testimonies, distributed via website, YouTube live streaming, and podcast platforms. The church offers musical content through the Himnos y Coros album series (volumes 1-11 for hymns and 1-5 for choruses), a published book 'Vivencias' (Experiences), a locations directory with over 500 global church sites, and a digital tithes/offerings system supporting multiple payment methods across Latin America and Europe. The organization provides content in 20+ languages through its multilingual website and maintains active presence on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and other streaming platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sermons Weekly sermons covering Gospel studies, reflections on Bible passages (e.g., John 13–15), and Q&A clips on spiritual topics, delivered by Sister Maria Luisa Piraquive and Brother Carlos Alberto Baena, streamed live and available on-demand for global congregation members.
• Bible Studies In-depth Bible study sessions hosted by Sister Maria Luisa Piraquive, covering topics such as the Armor of God, the Book of James, and various Gospel passages, conducted at church locations worldwide and distributed digitally.
• Reflections Q&A clips and reflections on spiritual topics including dealing with difficulties, sin, hypocrisy, and longsuffering, presented by Sister Maria Luisa Piraquive.
• Testimonies Video testimonies from believers worldwide sharing personal experiences of healing, deliverance, and life changes through faith, published weekly on the church website.
• Podcast Content Audio podcast versions of Bible Studies, Teachings, and Sermons available in Spanish, English, and Dutch, distributed through Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Anchor, Radio Public, and Breaker.
• Himnos y Coros (Hymns and Choruses) Musical albums containing hymns (Himnos 1-11) and choruses (Coros 1-5) composed by Sister Maria Luisa Piraquive, available on streaming platforms and as physical CDs.
• Vivencias Book Book titled 'Experiences' (Vivencias) written by Sister Maria Luisa Piraquive documenting spiritual experiences and testimonies, available in digital format and as a physical book.
• Church Locations Directory Online directory (direcciones.idmji.org) and mobile app providing locations, addresses, and service hours for over 500 church sites worldwide, supporting worshippers in finding nearby congregations.
• Tithes and Offerings (Digital Giving) Digital giving platform allowing members to contribute tithes and offerings via bank transfers, PSE, Wompi, Aval Pay, Efecty, and Mercado Pago across Colombia, Argentina, Peru, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay, and Venezuela.
• Live Streaming (YouTube CGMJCIOfficial) Live video broadcasts of church services, sermons, and events through the official YouTube channel CGMJCIOfficial, providing real-time global access to worship services from locations including Weston, Florida.
• Statement of Faith Official doctrinal document outlining 16 core beliefs including Trinity, salvation through Christ, baptism, spiritual gifts, and prophecy, with Historical Precedents and Fundamental Topics theological explanations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 1,000 church sites worldwide serving hundreds of thousands of people with the complete gospel
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration18 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Banco de BogotácoreOthersPrimary banking partner in Colombia for tithes and offerings. Savings account number 078174778. The bank also offers correspondent banking services through Efecty (convenio 12287) for cash deposits.
• BancolombiacoreOthersBanking partner in Colombia for tithes and offerings collection. Account number 042-000033-50, Nit 830.032.247. Also accepts payments via Wompi (checkout.wompi.co).
• Banco de OccidenteminorOthersBanking partner in Colombia. Savings account number 247869613. Supports online deposit via Recaudo en Línea format (convenio 024320) and correspondent banking (convenio 13423).
• SpotifycoreTechnology or IntegrationPodcast and music streaming distribution partner. The church distributes Bible studies, sermons, and hymn albums (Himnos 1-11, Coros 1-5) via Spotify in Spanish, English, and Dutch.
• Apple (Apple Podcasts, Apple Music, App Store)coreTechnology or IntegrationPodcast and music distribution partner (Apple Podcasts, Apple Music) and app distribution partner (Himnos y Coros app on App Store).
• Google (Google Podcasts, Google Play)coreTechnology or IntegrationPodcast distribution via Google Podcasts and mobile app distribution via Google Play (Direcciones app and Himnos y Coros app).
• Amazon (Amazon Music)coreTechnology or IntegrationMusic streaming partner for hymn and chorus album distribution via Amazon Music.
• YouTubecoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary video streaming and live broadcast platform. The church streams sermons, Bible studies, and live services via its official YouTube channel (CGMJCIOfficial).
• EfectyminorOthersCash payment network in Colombia (convenio 12287) for depositing tithes and offerings via the Banco de Bogotá correspondent banking service.
• WompiminorOthersOnline payment processor in Colombia integrated with Bancolombia for digital tithe and offering payments via link (checkout.wompi.co).
• PSE (Pago Seguros en Línea)minorOthersOnline banking payment platform in Colombia. Available for tithes and offerings via Banco Agrario.
• Mercado PagominorOthersDigital payment platform in Argentina (CVU 0000003100080534276445, alias IDMJI.MP.ARS) for tithes and offerings in Argentine pesos.
• Banco BBVA (Colombia)minorOthersBanking partner in Colombia for tithes and offerings via Zonapagos payment portal.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Misión Carismática Internacional: Colombian-origin Charismatic church with international expansion, broadcast ministry, and music content. Directly comparable as a regional Latin American peer operating in the same Colombian religious market with similar content-led growth model.
• Christ Embassy (LoveWorld Incorporated): Global Charismatic church with extensive streaming media, music, and publishing operations led by a central figure. Comparable in multi-platform content distribution, global diaspora targeting, and leader-anchored brand identity.
• Winners' Chapel (Living Faith Church): Nigerian-origin Pentecostal megachurch with hundreds of branches across Africa, Europe, and North America and a strong broadcast and music content platform. Directly comparable as a multi-country Neo-Pentecostal church anchored to a single charismatic leader.
• Hillsong Church: Global Pentecostal/Charismatic megachurch network with a strong multi-language digital content engine (sermons, music, podcasts) distributed across YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Music. Highly comparable in global footprint, content-led GTM, and worship music publishing model.
• Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (IURD): Brazil-origin Neo-Pentecostal church with heavy Latin American, European, and African presence and a similar multi-country temple and broadcast model. Comparable in global geographic reach, digital broadcasting strategy, and tithing-based funding.

Broad incumbents

• Foursquare Church: Established international Pentecostal denomination with thousands of churches worldwide and active digital content distribution. Comparable as a broad incumbent Pentecostal denomination operating across multiple geographies with a church-planting model.
• Yoido Full Gospel Church: One of the world's largest Pentecostal congregations, with a long history of multi-site operations and broadcast distribution. Comparable as a broad incumbent megachurch demonstrating the upper bound of Pentecostal scale and multi-location operations.
• Lakewood Church: Large US-based Pentecostal megachurch with a globally distributed broadcast ministry on television, YouTube, and podcast platforms. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the Pentecostal/Charismatic space, though primarily English-language and US-anchored.

Emerging players

• Bethel Church (Redding): US Charismatic movement with strong digital distribution of worship music, sermons, and conferences via YouTube and Spotify. Comparable as an emerging player with a content-and-music-led model targeting global online audiences.
• Centro Mundial de Avivamiento: Colombian Charismatic church with broadcast ministry and growing international footprint. Comparable as a regional emerging player in the same Colombian Neo-Pentecostal segment with overlapping broadcast and content strategies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/IDMJIoficial
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC27qdg05O2TmmwGja_P0Q7Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/IDMJIoficial
• Instagraminstagram.com/idmjioficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iglesia-de-dios-ministerial-de-jesucristo-internacional---idmji---cgmji-espinal

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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