About Us

The greatest privilege of being a Christian is to be a part of what God is doing here on earth.

OUR HISTORY

Founded on the U.S. West Coast in 1992, the ICCEC began as a fellowship of evangelical and charismatic churches seeking liturgy and sacraments, later joined by liturgical churches seeking the life of the Spirit.

Today, the ICCEC is one of the fastest-growing church communions worldwide, uniting liturgical and sacramental worship with the charismatic gifts of the Holy Spirit, grounded in Scripture and a personal relationship with Christ. It now includes about 1,500 churches in 23 countries across five continents, serving approximately 70,000 worshippers each Sunday under the leadership of 35 bishops.

A CHURCH EVANGELICAL

We hold the Holy Scriptures as central to our faith, believing the Old and New Testaments contain all that is necessary for salvation. We proclaim the Gospel to fulfill the Great Commission, trusting in salvation by grace alone through faith in Christ and a personal relationship with Him.

A CHURCH SACRAMENTAL

Our worship centers on the Holy Eucharist, where we believe in the real presence of Christ. We celebrate historic liturgy and the seven sacraments of the Church.

A CHURCH CHARISMATIC

We are open to the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit, believing all believers are empowered through the baptism of the Spirit and equipped with His fruit and gifts for ministry and the growth of God’s Kingdom.