The Pentecostal Church of Chile was founded in 1945 by Bishop Chavez, the headquarters are in Curico, about 200 kms south of Santiago. The church is also open to cooperation and communication with other churches and religious organizations.

Local projects include, for example: a home to care for the elderly, lunch rooms for the children of poorer families, practical workshops to instruct women in health, nutrition, and home-based industries, and programs to empower youth in developing their leadership skills and gifts.