For the Iglesia Filipina Independiente (IFI) social development is inherent to God’s calling where the Church works with groups, organisations and communities that promote the welfare of God’s people and the building of God’s Kingdom. The IFI is specific with her development concept to undertake community development programs. In1989, the IFI bishops in the Visayas and Mindanao dioceses established the: IFI-Visayas-Mindanao Regional Office for Development (IFI-VIMROD).