International Council of Christian Churches

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International Council of Christian Churches
AbbreviationICCC
Formation12 August 1948 (1948-08-12)
Founder Carl McIntire
Founded at English Reformed Church, Amsterdam
Website iccc-churches.org

The International Council of Christian Churches (abbreviation: ICCC) was founded on 12 August 1948 at the English Reformed Church, Amsterdam, as a fundamentalist Christian group of constituent national churches with opposition to the more liberal-leaning World Council of Churches.

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One of the main leaders of the movement was Carl McIntire, a Presbyterian minister, who also founded a number of Bible colleges and the American Council of Christian Churches. [1] [2] [3]

World Congresses

NoYearDateVenueThemeMember Denominations
1st194811–19 August Amsterdam, The Netherlands
English Reformed Church
"The Christ of the Scriptures"150 delegates, 29 countries, 39 denominations
2nd195016–23 August Geneva, Switzerland "Twentieth Century Reformation"450 delegates, 43 countries, 42 denominations
3rd19543–12 AugustPhiladelphia, PA, USA
Faith Theological Seminary
"The Historic Christian Faith"1500 delegates, 45 countries, 54 denominations
4th195812–21 AugustRio-Petropolis, Brazil "The Christ of the Scriptures"500 delegates, 45 countries, 62 denominations
5th196214–20 August Amsterdam, The Netherlands "Jesus Christ, the Same Yesterday, Today, and Forever"700 delegates, 62 countries, 83 denominations
6th19655–11 AugustGeneva, Switzerland"Jesus Christ, the Way, the Truth, and the Life"1000 delegates, 53 countries, 111 denominations
7th196812–25 AugustCape May, NJ, USA"Forever, O Lord, Thy Word is Settled in Heaven"3000 delegates, 85 countries, 140 denominations
8th197312–24 JuneCape May, NJ, USA"Worthy is the Lamb"
9th197516–27 JulyNairobi, Kenya "The First and the Last"5000 delegates, 85 countries, 230 denominations
10th197915–28 JuneCape May, NJ, USA"Christ in the Midst of the Churches"
11th198316–30 JuneCape May, NJ, USA"Victory by Faith in Jesus Christ"
12th19886–16 JuneCape Canaveral, FL, USA"That They All May be One"
13th19908–17 AugustVancouver, BC, Canada "The Churches of Christ, Faithful, Militant, Triumphant"
14th19939–19 JuneElkins Park, PA, USA
Faith Theological Seminary
"The Spirit and the Bride Say, Come!"
15th199712–20 FebruarySantiago, Chile
Internado Nacional Barros Arana
"Finally, My Brethren, Rejoice In The Lord" — Phil. 3:1
16th20008–14 November Jerusalem, Israel
Yad Hashmona (Emmaus) Holiday Village
"21st Century Reformation: Even So, Come, Lord Jesus" — Rev. 22:20-21
17th20058–14 JuneGangwon, South Korea
21st Century Youth Training Centre
"Stand Fast and Strive Together for the Faith of the Gospel" — Phil. 1:27240 delegates, 32 countries
18th201011–15 October The Philippines
Greenhills Christian Fellowship, Manila
Bacolod Pavilion Hotel, Bacolod
“Be Thou Faithful Unto Death” — Rev. 2:10 (Stage One)
18th2012 Serra Negra, São Paulo, Brazil “Be Thou Faithful Unto Death” — Rev. 2:10 (Stage Two)
19th20178–11 February Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, Mexico “I Am Set for the Defense of the Gospel” — Phil. 1:17
20th202022–29 January Puerto Montt, Chile "God Is Love" — 1 John 4:10
21st202321–28 June Collingswood, NJ, USA "Declare God's Glory Among the nations" — Psalm 96:1-3

Leadership

PresidentGeneral Secretary
  • Rev Dr Carl McIntire (12 Aug 1948 – 2002)
  • Rev Dr Choi Kwang Jae
  • Rev Dr Nadir Carreño Maufrás
  • Rev Brad K. Gsell (present)
  • Rev Dr JC Maris
  • Rev Dr Quek Kiok Chiang
  • Rev Dr Quek Swee Hwa
  • Rev Kenneth Olson (present)

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References

  1. McIntire, Carl. "History of the ICCC". Archived from the original on 2014-01-18. Retrieved 2014-01-09.
  2. McIntire, Carl. "A Critique of the World Council of Churches by the International Council of Christian Churches".
  3. "International Council of Christian Churches". BiblicalTraining. Archived from the original on 2018-10-07. Retrieved 2014-01-09.