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1982 – 2022 • 40 Years of Spiritual Authority

Our Story & Heritage

From a humble garage in Malate, Manila in 1982 to a global movement establishing churches and raising spiritual generals across the nations.

41 of 41 Years
1982Milestone

The Birth Year

  • Jesus Loves You Celebration Church was established on April 18, 1982.
  • JLYCC worship services and activities were held in a garage at 1515 Agoncillo St., Malate, Manila.
1983

Foundation Celebration

  • On March 6, 1983, the church opened a Sunday School for all ages.
  • Presentation of the musical play "The Witness" during the first anniversary of the church in April 1983.
1984

Growing in the Spirit

  • August 1984 – the church transferred to Jorama Restaurant located in San Marcelino St., Ermita, Manila.
  • Out of the crusades held, a local fellowship was established in Nueva Vizcaya.
1985

God Gave Increases

  • Transitioned from Sunday School to Active Christian Training School (ACTS).
  • New ministries formed: Promotion and Arts, Ushering and Counselling, and Sounds and Lights.
1986

It's Beginning to Rain

  • May 1986 – the church transferred to Family and Friends Restaurant at U.N. Ave., Ermita, Manila and later to Lampara restaurant.
  • Intensive Leadership Training School (ITLS) was established.
  • December 1986 – the church moved to NFWC in Escoda, Manila.
1987

The Glory of His Presence: The Year of Jubilee

  • Launching of Radio Ministry on November 2, 1987.
  • The church had 39 ongoing home fellowships, 4 office fellowships, and 2 hospital bible studies.
1988

The Lord Thy God in the Midst of Thee

  • First established JLY local churches – JLY Marikina City and JLY Tikiw, San Antonio, Nueva Ecija.
  • Four missionaries were sent to the provinces of Nueva Vizcaya, Ifugao, and Nueva Ecija to pioneer churches.
1989

Go Forth

  • JLY's first Pananaw was conducted.
  • Three more churches were established: JLY Lawang Kupang (Nueva Ecija), JLY Tondo, and JLY Galas.
  • JLY's first summer camp was held at the Real Resort, Nagcarlan, Laguna.
1990Milestone

Extend Your Borders

  • JLY Jeddah, Saudi Arabia was established as the first overseas fellowship.
  • Five local churches established: JLY Cabanatuan City, JLY Davao City, JLY Echague (Isabela), JLY Bacoor (Cavite), and JLY Cubao.
  • JLY held its first Pastoral Conference in Tagaytay City.
1991

From Praise to Worship Into His Presence

  • Opening of another local satellite church – JLY Mandaluyong City.
  • Launching of the Asia Christian Training Center (ACTC) on September 9, 1991.
1992

Enlarge Your Tent

  • JLY Legazpi City was established.
  • Missions Convention was held at Bethany Training Center in Cauayan City, Isabela.
1993

There is a River

  • Agape Circle Group was introduced during the Pastoral Conference.
  • "Praise in the City" concert series at Ali Mall and EDSA Shangri-La Mall.
1994

The Year of Increases

  • JLY Nasipit (Agusan del Norte) and JLY Gamut, Tago (Surigao del Sur) were established.
1995

The Year of Releases

  • The church transferred its worship services to EDSA Shangri-La, Mandaluyong City.
  • JLY Iriga was established.
  • Mission trips to Hong Kong and USA opened new global mission doors for the church.
1996

The Year of Promotion

  • The church transferred worship services to Music Museum in Greenhills, San Juan City.
  • JLY Hong Kong was officially established.
1997

The Year of Greatness

  • JLY Main moved back to EDSA Shangri-La Mandaluyong City.
1998Milestone

The Year of Breakthrough

  • June 21, 1998 – the church transferred to Manuela, Mandaluyong City (Starmall).
  • Tehillah Worship Training Center (TWTC) was established.
1999

The Year of Breaking Forth

  • Missions Convention in Butuan with over 4,000 attendees at the evangelistic concert.
  • The Giving Ministry, later renamed Harvest Ministry, was launched.
2000

The Year of the Lord's Favor

  • Established JLY Butuan City, JLY GMA, JLY Bagacay (Samar), and JLY Cebu City.
2001

The Year of Financial Harvest

  • JLY Pangasinan, JLY Albay, JLY Gingoog City, JLY Commonwealth, and JLY Olongapo were established.
  • JLY's third international church, JLY Myanmar, was officially established.
2002

The Year of Acceleration

  • JLY Pampanga, JLY Urdaneta City, and JLY Lobo were established.
  • July 7, 2002 – JLY USA was inaugurated (Heart for the World Missions – USA).
2003

The Year of Supernatural Increases

  • The church moved to Starmall Apartelle 7A to house both worship services and church office.
  • "Unleash" youth ministry was launched.
  • JLY Kibungsod (Misamis Occidental), JLY Santiago City, and JLY Bacoor were established.
2004

The Year of Great Exploits

  • Missions Convention was held in Davao City.
  • JLY Cantilan was established.
2005

The Year of Awesome Glory

  • The Cutting-Edge Seminar by Pastor Benjamin Aw was held.
  • JLY Iligan City and JLY Las Piñas City were established.
2006

The Year of Surpassing Greatness of His Power

  • Life's Turning Point was broadcasted on national television via RPN 9.
  • First International Missions Convention.
2007Milestone

The Year of Grand Triumphs

  • JLYCC's 25th Anniversary Celebration at Meralco Theater.
  • Bishop Rey was officially ordained as Bishop by the Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches (PCEC).
  • JLY Cagayan de Oro City was established.
2008Isaiah 43:19

The Year of New Beginning of Greater Glory

  • Launching of Worship Network, Worship Symposium, and Worship Symposium Convergence.
  • First International Pastoral Conference held in Hong Kong.
  • JLY Talisay City was established.
2009Psalm 66:12

The Mega Year of Rich Fulfillment

  • Transition from Sunday School Training Program (SSTP) to Success Training University (STU).
  • Churches established: JLY Sagay City, JLY Dasmariñas, and JLY Perth (Australia).
2010MilestoneGenesis 17:2

The Year of Multiplication

  • Kota Kinabalu Concert by the Sojourners.
  • February 2010 – Heaven's Portal Groundbreaking ceremony.
  • August 23, 2010 – Heaven's Portal Soft Opening.
2011Matthew 11:11–12

Takeover Place of Dominion

  • January 11 – Heaven's Portal Dedication ceremony.
  • March 2011 – Launching of Power Praise Night and Prayer Forum.
  • Transformation Weekend launching.
  • Bishop Rey's 60th Birthday celebration.
2012MilestoneIsaiah 62:1–12

Exaltation

  • 2nd International Pastoral Conference in Brunei.
  • Shek – International Missions Conference.
  • DOXA – 30th Anniversary Celebration at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC).
  • Inauguration of JLYCC Lamut (Ifugao), Pres. Roxas (Capiz), and JLYCC Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia).
  • New churches established: JLY Antipolo, JLY Abu Dhabi, and JLY South Korea.
  • Official registration of Jesus Loves You City Church – South Africa.
2013Haggai 2:9

Greater Glory

  • Launching of the First Edition of JLYM Charter and Covenant Signing during the APC in Tagaytay City.
  • JLY Main Worship Service transferred to Cinema 2.
2014Joshua 3:5

The Year of Wonders and Excitement

  • Inauguration of JLYCC San Pedro.
  • Dedication of the Bahaynihan Project.
  • September 2014 – Grand Opening of JLYCC Solano Sanctuary.
2015Colossians 1:27

Glory Explosion

  • JLY Pastors and Leaders attended Paul Ang's Prophetic Conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  • Inauguration of JLYCC Jireh Forge and JLYCC Cauayan City.
  • Inauguration of Pres. Roxas Church Building and Mt. Zion – JLYCC Bacoor Building.
  • Five international guest preachers in a row: Glenn Dunlop, Dr. Paul Ang, Dr. Andre Pelser, Patricia King, and Bishop Chito Sanchez.
2016Luke 4:19

The Year of Jubilee

  • 3rd International Pastoral Conference – Los Angeles, USA.
  • May 2016 – Opening of JLYCC Singapore.
  • Registration of JLYCC Australia (Rockingham, Western Australia).
  • Transfer of JLYCC Main office from Apartelle 6 to Apartelle 19.
2017Isaiah 1:8

The Year of Expansion

  • Opening of JLYCC Seremban, Malaysia.
  • Inauguration of JLYCC Singapore.
2018Isaiah 61:7

The Year of Double Portion

  • 4th International Pastoral Conference and historical tour in Israel and Jordan (Jan 2019).
  • June 24, 2018 – Launching of JLYCC Sanctuary Construction where an image of a dove appeared in the photos.
  • Opening of JLYCC Toronto (Canada), San Francisco (California), JLYCC Iloilo, and San Miguel (Surigao del Sur).
  • Inauguration of JLYCC Castillejos, Zambales.
  • JLYCC Main transferred to St. Francis Square for Sunday Services.
2019MilestoneJoshua 3:5

The Year of Crossover

  • Inauguration of JLYCC Tucal as a local church.
  • April 21, 2019 – First Sunday Worship Service at the newly built JLYCC Sanctuary.
  • July 7, 2019 – 1st Anniversary Celebration at the JLYCC Sanctuary.
2020MilestoneActs 20:20

Invasion 2020

  • GNYC 2020 – JLYCC Sanctuary Dedication with Bishop Noel Pantoja as Guest Speaker.
  • March 1 – JLYCC Antipolo Inauguration.
  • March 15, 2020 – Start of nationwide lockdown in NCR due to COVID-19 pandemic. No in-person worship service until July 5, 2020.
  • March 18, 2020 – Bishop Rey's first virtual mid-week service, broadcasting spiritual nourishment worldwide.
2021Zechariah 8:12

The Year of the Remnant

  • January 12–14, 2021 – JLY hosted its first Virtual Annual Pastoral Conference connecting leaders across the globe.
  • August 23, 2021 – Bishop Rey's milestone 70th Birthday Celebration.
2022MilestoneIsaiah 40:31

Soar Up

  • JLYMI's 40th Ruby Anniversary Celebration at the JLYCC Sanctuary.
  • Soar Up Conference (International Missions Conference).
  • Inauguration of JLYCC San Jose City and JLYCC Diffun, Quirino.
Spiritual Identity

Our Symbols & Foundations

The Logo Meaning

Our logo represents the Holy Spirit's guidance, the peace and redemptive work of Christ, and the authority of God's Word in our unwavering mission to reach the cities and nations.

The Third Dove

"The testimony of the Third Dove represents the third wave of spiritual awakening and the outpouring of God's glory in these last days — empowering believers to flourish and establish God's Kingdom."