THE ICC VISION AND MISSION

Based in everything that we read above, we establish the synthesis of our vision and mission in the following way:

OUR VISION

“We are a people that hosts the presence of God in a Kingdom Culture.”

Principles that Guide the Vision

To manifest the Kingdom and the Will of God on earth as it is in heavens.

OUR MISSION

“We are a people with a mission that carries the Glory of God to our generation.”

Values:The Bible is our pattern for all faith, instruction, practice, and relationships Do not allow the glory of God to become so familiar in the congregation that we will no longer honor Him Personal growth to maintain ongoing intimate relationship with God Freedom to express the gifts in the midst of the congregation Discipleship training is the most effective way to get long-lasting transformation Accomplishing all of the above is nothing apart from love.

The main strategies of ICC to fulfill its mission are the following ones:

• Discipleship

Discipleship should happen in two instances: personal discipleship and group discipleship. The reason for this is the development of our individual and collective Christian identity. Individual discipleship is the exercise of the responsible fatherhood; group discipleship is the

relationship of the family of God. Discipleship aims for personal growth in grace and knowledge of God and the preparation for priesthood. ICC considers members all those who are involved and are in the process of discipleship in both instances.

Sunday Service

It is the meeting for worship, fellowship, celebration, exercise of spiritual gifts, and church ministries. In this celebration where all the members should be present, the Lord’s Supper, the preaching of the Word, the opportunity for all members to know others that do not belong to the same group of discipleship and the communication of general issues related to the church are means to strengthen the unity of the body.

Prayer Meetings

Prayer meetings are opportunities for the body to exercise their faith and to grow in grace and knowledge of God as our provider and sanctifier. A victorious life is accomplished by persevering in prayer and intercession with thanksgiving. Beyond all other prayer practices, the leadership

of ICC is committed to the prayer meetings on Mondays and on Sundays before the service. The ICC leadership is also committed to prayer vigil every other week which is opened to all the church.

Special Events At ICC we prepare special events in order to fulfill the objectives we have as a body. Such events are in tune with the vision and are means to

reach the target or goals set for the body. We go on retreats, missionary events, conferences, etc. The result we search for through these events is to promote opportunities for a personal encounter and transformation between the participants and Jesus.

The main strategies of ICC to fulfill its mission are the following ones:

• Discipleship

Discipleship should happen in two instances: personal discipleship and group discipleship. The reason for this is the development of our individual and collective Christian identity. Individual discipleship is the exercise of the responsible fatherhood; group discipleship is the

relationship of the family of God. Discipleship aims for personal growth in grace and knowledge of God and the preparation for priesthood. ICC considers members all those who are involved and are in the process of discipleship in both instances.

Sunday Service

It is the meeting for worship, fellowship, celebration, exercise of spiritual gifts, and church ministries. In this celebration where all the members should be present, the Lord’s Supper, the preaching of the Word, the opportunity for all members to know others that do not belong to the same group of discipleship and the communication of general issues related to the church are means to strengthen the unity of the body.

Prayer Meetings

Prayer meetings are opportunities for the body to exercise their faith and to grow in grace and knowledge of God as our provider and sanctifier. A victorious life is accomplished by persevering in prayer and intercession with thanksgiving. Beyond all other prayer practices, the leadership

of ICC is committed to the prayer meetings on Mondays and on Sundays before the service. The ICC leadership is also committed to prayer vigil every other week which is opened to all the church.

Special Events At ICC we prepare special events in order to fulfill the objectives we have as a body. Such events are in tune with the vision and are means to

reach the target or goals set for the body. We go on retreats, missionary events, conferences, etc. The result we search for through these events is to promote opportunities for a personal encounter and transformation between the participants and Jesus.

Promote experiential, personal, and intimate knowledge of Jesus Act as defender of the interests of the children Communicating with the children’s parents and teachers of conferences, conventions, meetings and

other means, and stimulating the progress of understanding the children.

Children’s Ministry

Youth Ministry

Women’s Ministry

Provide an environment in which youth can get to know Christ Planning and organizing youth activities in the church both during and after regular activity times Work closely with church administrators to learn how Youth Ministry programs can complement and

support existing programs for the overall health and growth of the church

Theatre and DanceMinistry

Bring the church into the presence of God during the worship experience Inspire to fully utilize the talents of ICC members Work closely with church administrators to learn how Theatre and Dance Ministry programs can

complement and support existing programs for the overall health and growth of the church

Worship and Music Ministry

Lead worship at the weekend services Help maintain quality music in all areas of the church Work closely with church administrators to learn how Worship Ministry programs can complement and

support existing programs for the overall health and growth of the church

Missions Ministry Build a strong Missions Team by increasing church-wide involvement Create a positive missions image and develop awareness of missions in the church family Work closely with church administrators to learn how Mission Ministry programs can complement and

support existing programs for the overall health and growth of the church

Marriage Ministry

Teach couples the principles of God's Word concerning marriage Encourage couples to build godly and healthy marriages in every are of life Promote friendships between couples in the church Assist couples who are experiencing marital difficulties

Inspire to fully utilize the talents of ICC women Provide leadership training and resource materials to further develop Women's Ministry Work closely with church administrators to learn how Women's Ministry programs can complement and

support existing programs for the overall health and growth of the church

Take care of the property of the church and reception and Welcoming To visit the members of the church in their homes Help in the baptismal ceremonies Instruct others in truth

Deacon Ministry

Project 232

Increase church membership through training and mobilization of members Organizing and leading Bible teaching organization Providing small group fellowship and care ministries to members and non-members Assisting the pastor, staff, and deacons in follow–up with those individuals who have made a decision for

Christ

Maintain and ongoing spirit of hospitality with existing members Meet prayer needs for individuals in the body of the church Assert spiritual power over evil and quickly respond to attacks against the church and the community Share testimonies of answered prayers

Intercession Ministry

Work to strengthen and nurture the faith and life of the congregation. Elders work with the Pastor in leadership and government of the church Minister to those in need and assist in serving communion

Elders and Pastors Ministry

Elders and PastorsPr. João

Worship and Music MinistryPr. Cesar

Marriage MinistryLeomar and Marcia

Deacon MinistryEric

Intercession MinistryPr. Marjorie

Missions MinistryMarco Túlio

Marketing - Otávio

Secretary

Project 232Pr. Frank

Treasurer – Thais Rocha

Youth MinistryPedro and Uady

Theatrical and DanceVera/Natália

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Administrative Care

Presentation / Author / Date

• To program and to preside over the Children’s Ministries stimulating a spirit of teamwork among those who minister to the children.

• To be the leader of the team in the formation of a ministry dedicated to drawing the children to Christ, and to take measures for their participation in all the activities of the church

• To act as defender of the interests of the children before: 1) The ministers of the church – keeping them informed of interests and successes, sharing the results of the evaluation of the children needs and stimulating the creation of funds for projects of the children. 2) The Pastor - working along with him, in order to make several aspects of life of the church significant for the children; 3) Paying support and stimulating the teacher’s activities for the children.• Taking wise measures to keep an elevated moral and ethical quality of leadership for the children.  • Communicating with the children’s parents and teachers of

conferences, conventions, meetings and other means, and stimulating the progress of understanding the children.  • To look for opportunities to spend time with the kids in order to be fully aware of opinions and needs.

Key responsibilities

• Excellent moral and ethical qualities,• Shows love and devotion to God, to the church and to the children• Ability and the experience to work with children

Skill profile

• Interfaces• Music ministry• Women’s ministry• Deacon

• KPI• Number of members per month• number of training hours per teacher

Interfaces and KPI’s

Purpose of the role & reporting line

Promote experiential, personal, and intimate knowledge of Jesus to children

Reporting line:• in solid line to Spiritual Care Pastor• in dotted line to Administrative Care

Presentation / Author / Date

KPI

• Childrens• Number of members per month > Target: Increase 2 kids per month• number of training hours per teacher per semester > Target: 4 training hours per semester

• Music• Number of the new songs practiced and performed per months - Target: 3 songs per month• Number of training hours per musician and singers per semester – Target: 4 training hours per semester

• Womens• Number of members per month > Target: Increase 2 women per month• Number of the meetings per semester > Target : 4

• Youth• Number of members per month > Target: Increase 2 youth per month• Number of the meetings per semester > Target : 4

• Theatrical and Dance• Number of the presentation per semester > Target : 4

• Mission• Financial objectives > Target : $2000.00 per month• Number of baptism per bimonthly > Target : 4 persons

• Home Study• Number of members per month > Target: Increase 2 persons per month

• Deacons/Property manager

People• Practice personal, one-on-one evangelism• Spend most of your time out among the public meeting people• Knocking on doors• Personally respond to anyone who visits the church within 24 hours• Get out of the curch and into the world! • Marketing ( magazines, radio, etc)

Financial• Increase number of members• Increase one more service during the week• Introduce Offerings and Tithing sermon (5 minutes per service)