| Kingdom of Jesus Christ, The Name Above Every Name | |
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| Abbreviation | KOJC, KJC |
| Classification | Christianity |
| Orientation | Restorationist (Protestant) |
| Theology | Nontrinitarian |
| Executive Pastor | Marlon Acobo [1] |
| Media arm | Sonshine Media Network International |
| Headquarters | Buhangin, Davao City, Philippines |
| Founder | Apollo Quiboloy |
| Origin | September 1, 1985 Agdao, Davao City, Philippines |
| Separated from | United Pentecostal Church of the Philippines |
| Members | 5,000–8 million (2024) |
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| Tertiary institutions | Jose Maria College |
| Publications | Pinas |
| Official website | www |
The Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC or KJC), officially the Kingdom of Jesus Christ, The Name Above Every Name, Inc., is a Philippine-based nontrinitarian Restorationist church. It was founded by pastor Apollo Quiboloy, who self-styles himself as the "Appointed Son of God". Quiboloy, who is currently in prison, is alleged to have conducted numerous sexual abuses of children who he forces to have intercourse with him "in the name of God", aided by his close ultra-religious allies.[2][3]
The members of the church refer to their community as a "Kingdom Nation".[4] The church claims to have eight million members worldwide, although third parties claim it is as low as 5,000
It has been the subject of various controversies, with critics calling it a cult and its founder having been indicted for criminal charges in the United States by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). In 2024, the church, its founder, and SMNI News Channel became the subject of scrutiny and inquiry by the Philippine government for several alleged violations and unlawful actions, including sexual exploitation of children. Quiboloy was arrested after raids of the church in September 2024.
- ^ "Quiboloy lawyers say he doesn't have 'details' required in SMNI hearing". GMA Integrated News. March 8, 2024. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
- ^ https://www.npr.org/2024/09/09/g-s1-21481/philippines-pastor-arrest-trafficking
- ^ https://pressone.ph/fact-check-quiboloys-church-is-not-the-second-largest-non-catholic-christian-church-in-the-philippines/#google_vignette
- ^ "Who is Pastor Apollo Quiboloy?". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on February 21, 2013.