Perhaps you’ve wondered about the heart of a community. I Am Redeemer Ministries stands as such a place. It offers more than just religious services. I Am Redeemer Ministries in Marikina embodies faith and community spirit.
I Am Redeemer Ministries Marikina opens its doors. It welcomes people from Monday to Friday. The hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It is a place for reflection and connection during the week. Weekends offer a time for personal pursuits.
IRM started as IEMELIF REFORM MOVEMENT in March 1992. About one hundred workers formed it. These included pastors, deaconesses and volunteer workers. Initially it had 111 congregations and missions. It grew as a Movement. It registered as a Religious Corporation. This happened with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 9, 2010. The registered name was I Am Redeemer And Master Evangelical Church, Inc.
From 1992 to December 2012 the National Office was at Beulah Land Center in Novaliches. Also the IRM Bible College was there. In January 2012, both moved. They relocated to 351 Tandang Sora Ave., Pasong Tamo, Quezon City. Sis Quintina Salvador donated the land. Consul Eduardo L. De Guzman and his family built the church, Bible College and National Office.
Bishop Reynaldo C. Domingo led IRM for twenty years. That was from 1992 to 2012. Bishop Benito E. Eisma followed as General Superintendent. He introduced the G12 Strategy. He provided training and mentoring. His leadership lasted eight years from 2012-2020.
Bishop Nehemias R. Martin became the third General Superintendent and Bishop. He began on March 13, 2020. His term coincided with the pandemic quarantine. With guidance the IRM experienced provision during the pandemic.
IRM celebrates its 30th year. It has grown to over 400 congregations and mission churches. Currently IRM has over 665 pastors, deaconesses and ministry assistants. It expanded from Luzon to Visayas and Mindanao and overseas. With God’s guidance IRM continues to grow. It surpasses what it achieved in the past thirty years.
IRM has core values. These shape its mission. Its mission is the Redemption and Transformation of Nations. The vision is to glorify God. It aims to obey the Great Commandment and fulfill the Great Commission. Loving God is central. Also important are Personal Holiness, Loving people and Servant Leadership. Furthermore, Spirit-led Ministry, Holistic Mission, and Shared Resources are key.
The IRM Creed defines its members. It emphasizes worshipping God. Members value faithfulness. They expect humility and integrity. The church nurtures relationships. It impacts the community and the world. It embodies Servant Leadership. It is rooted in the Word of God. The church is united in prayer. It is commissioned to intentionally redeem lives. It makes disciples. This is what it means to be IRM.
I Am Redeemer Ministries Marikina is more than a building. It is a beacon of hope. It is a place of transformation.