Intercontinental Church Society

read moreAll chaplains linked to ICS work under the license and authority of the Bishop in whose diocese they minister. ICS works closely with all diocesan bishops, their staff, and the congregations it partners in the management of appointments, church-planting, youth work and other ministry projects. All chaplains whose appointment ICS is responsible for, and all associate ministry partners linked to ICS, subscribe to our Basis of Faith.

read moreTherefore, we are looking to appoint 'ICS Local Ambassadors' to see if we can have an impact in this area. Time commitment would be variable, depending on time available. The role is promotional and educational, not pastoral or managerial. Please contact our Local Ambassadors if you would like someone to come and speak at your church or at your meeting about ICS's mission and ministry. We are looking for Council Members who are committed to the life and work of ICS and have skills and gifts that will enhance our operation and performance.

read moreWe are a lean and effective agency seeking to pioneer responsibly with the resources we have, deeply committed to dynamic partnerships, for the sake of the Gospel.

read moreWe have supported New Work in Bordeaux, at Schiphol Airport and have helped fund the appointment of a Chaplain in Izmir, a new location for ICS. Recently, we assisted Andy and Nicky Smith and family move to Bangkok where Andy has started as Chaplain at Christ Church Bangkok. Contact Richard Bromley, the ICS Mission Director, on +44 (0) 24 7646 3940 to find out more.

read moreMuch has been written about the benefits of coaching, the way it enables people to achieve goals, become more self-reliant, contribute more effectively to the team and organisation and generally to work more effectively. With so many people who are connected to ICS working in isolation, this opportunity has a huge benefit and is proving to be transformative in the impact on chaplains. Be it for those first few months when a person is settling into a new locality or role, or in the midst of a significant challenge or change, coaching provides the opportunity for someone to accompany the mission partner in a non-directive way that prayerfully guides them towards better outcomes.

read moreRecent events in the USA and elsewhere, including protests on the streets of the UK, have focused attention on the ongoing tragedy of racial injustice, including the ways in which the Church has colluded with or been affected by racism and continues to do so. On Saturday 21 November Bishop Robert rededicated the church after a five-year building project. This 'new' building is light, bright, spacious, flexible and welcoming. This December, we are delighted to restart ICS Resort Mission in Switzerland with renewed hope and energy.

read moreAs we pray we see God guide, provide and lead. We see opportunities emerge that we could never have imagined, and situations resolved in ways that show the unseen hand of God at work. When we ask people to support ICS we often talk about prayer and financial support, and we genuinely believe that both are equally important. Please follow the links on this website regarding 'Praying for ICS'. To pray for us using the daily prayers, to use the Prayer Diary, to keep up-to-date and alert to the immediate prayer that feature in the monthly News and Prayer Update, and consider starting or joining a prayer group.