Founded in 1956, three years before the Cuban Revolution, it is formed by 237 congregations, 37 new churches and 47 casas/cultos (churches that meet in people's homes).  The ICPC offers theological education through the Elim Bible Institute.  At the present time, the Bible Institute trains 75 pastors.  The relationship between the ICPC and Global Ministries began more than 20 years ago.