What we do and why

Our ministry is to people who speak English—of which there are around 1.5 billion in the world. ICS partners around 55 chaplains and assistant chaplains working in 65 new and long-established congregations in Europe, North Africa, South America and the South Atlantic. We also provide seasonal chaplains in holiday resorts in Europe and the Mediterranean.

All chaplains linked to ICS work under the licence and authority of the Bishop in whose Anglican 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 chaplains linked to ICS, subscribe to our Basis of Faith.

The Values that Drive us

What matters to ICS is seeing people encounter new life in Christ. We are about mission! We value the Bible as our guide and authority, we value integrity and excellence in all that we do, we value partnership and seek to work with others whenever possible, we value ministering at the frontiers and we value volunteers. This unique combination makes ICS who we are today.

These are unique times, we provide mission and ministry, in English for everyone. Please stand with us as we develop the amazing opportunities before us.

The ICS Annual Report and Accounts for 2017 can be found here.

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In Memory of Roy Farrar

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Wengen

Winter and Summer resort mission at St. Bernard's Church
What we do and why

ICS is an international Church of England mission agency to English-speakers who live, study, work or holiday abroad, in countries where English is not the main language. We do this by planting and growing international churches and by outreach to tourists through our seasonal chaplaincies.
Zermatt

Winter and Summer resort mission at St. Peter's Church
Serving as a chaplain
Our history
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ICS operates in many countries in Europe and the Mediterranean, as well as in the South Atlantic and South America. We are funded entirely by donations from individuals, churches and trusts. Your donation will help us continue this work. Thank you!
Our impact

ICS is a frontier agency, always looking for new challenges and opportunities.
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Winter and Summer resort mission (served from Wengen)
Helping people find Jesus

ICS is an international Church of England mission agency to English-speakers who live, study, work or holiday abroad, in countries where English is not the main language. We do this by planting and growing international churches and by outreach to tourists through our Resort Mission.

Appeal to further the Mission of ICS

New Work is an essential part of what ICS is about. Since we decided to help fund the work in Izmir our New Work opportunities have snowballed, and it is a delight to be part of this mission as we develop new opportunities and frontiers. ICS was founded as a frontier mission agency, I believe we are being not only true to our roots but also relevant to the times we live in. Read more

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