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HISTORY
Unstoppably
driven by his newfound passion for Jesus, Eddie Villanueva officially broke ties with his Communist-activist advocacies during
the heat of the Martial Law era in the Philippines. In 1978, amid political turmoil and social unrest, he founded the Jesus
Is Lord Church from a handful of 15 students who were equally curious and passionate about God. He trained them, led them
and together, by the power of the Holy Spirit, they propelled JIL to global status, expanding across the Philippines and around
over 50 other countries today.
The
JIL Church fulfills its God-given destiny of evangelizing every generation that is to come. Thus, on December 16, 1989, evolving
from the School Outreach Ministry, the Kristiyanong Kabataan para sa Bayan Movement was formed by Bro. Eddie.
KKB Movement’s first major youth gathering was held at the YWCA auditorium in United Nations Avenue, Manila. It turned
into a once-a-month affair which never failed to turn in the numbers, not leaving a single seat empty. Fired up and revved
up, JIL Church’s youth ministry freshmen obviously couldn’t get enough of God! In no time, the monthly youth fellowships
became combinations of weekly prayer meetings and youth services especially designed for high school and college students
and young professionals. The members were so motivated that they eventually stepped out to conduct Bible studies, evangelistic
crusades, trainings and seminars in their schools.
But the passion of KKB’s eighties-nineties freshmen couldn’t just be bottled up in Manila’s
campuses. In less than five years since its founding, the Movement was able to launch a full-scale church-planting mission
to Albay province (southeast from Manila). The island-hopping and mountain-trekking debut mission trip paid off as JIL Church’s
various chapters in Albay remain today. Indeed, a legacy that shall stand timeless for JIL youth’s history.
Drawing strength and experience from these formative years,
KKB carried on to become what it was meant to become: a Christian youth movement with a patriotic kick. The nineties stretch
gradually immersed KKB members to socio-political intercession and participation. It has never kept mum on pressing values
and morals issues such as pornography and corruption in the government. Its programs became especially designed to motivate
and inspire the Filipino youth to take an active part in community building. Various humanitarian outreaches such as gift
giving activities, medical and dental missions, bloodletting drives, hospital and jail visitations have also become the Movement’s
means of getting across God’s message of hope and love in different parts of the country.
Through the years, KKB Movement has not ceased as a dynamic
youth force in transforming young people by the power of God. Its socio-political involvement echoes the fundamental visions
of JIL Church. And most essentially, it carries on the work upon which JIL started: campus evangelism. Through life-changing
leadership programs and community outreaches, KKB Movement trains and develops young people who are passionate about Truth,
Justice, and Righteousness.
The Kristiyanong Kabataan para
sa Bayan / Christian Youth for the nation. A movement with a mission. A movement with a purpose. As long as there are generations
to inspire to live for Jesus and to offer service to God and to the nation, KKB shall keep on moving to move the nations.
HANDSHAKE
The KKB/ CYN Handshake signifies an unbreakable bond of commitment sealed
by unity, brotherly love, strength and prayer
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MISSION
To inspire the young people to live for Christ
and to offer the prime years of their lives in service to God and country.
VISION
A dynamic youth movement transforming the lives of the young
people worldwide through the full Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ for righteous and excellent leadership in both church and
country
CORE VALUES
Yielded to God
Outstanding
Service to Others
Unity
Trustworthy
Holiness
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