[1] Founded in the 1870s, the denomination has approximately 32,000 members in 130 congregations.
[2] It is a member of the World Council of Churches.
In 1970, the denomination became independent and established six administrative districts.
[2] The denomination ordains men and women as pastors.
[3] In 2015, the church agreed to discuss issues related to homosexuality and the blessing of same-sex unions and is considered to be among the progressive denominations in Peru.