One of our core values as a ministry is based on 2 Tim. 2:2 – “Pass on what you heard to reliable leaders who are competent to teach others.”  Over the years we have sown many seeds in the lives Continue Reading →

Istanbul is a unique city as it straddles Europe and Asia, separated by the Bosporus Straights. Once the centre of the Byzantine Empire and renamed Constantinople by the ‘Roman Emperor turned Christian’ in the fourth century. Needless to say, lots Continue Reading →

EURASIA Church Planting in St. Petersburg Valera and Narina have just started a new church plant in St. Petersburg, Russia. They are seeking to reach non-churched Russians and so have are using a more interactive format on Sundays, as well Continue Reading →

ICM Canada’s ministry in Latin America began in Cuba in 2009 when we were initially invited to provide our leadership and mentoring training within a large denomination across that nation. Unfortunately, that initial group was only interested in being “consumers” Continue Reading →

Over ten years ago we developed materials to help married couples, aptly named, “The First Team.” While the roles in marriage vary from couple to couple, we have seen freedom come to married couples as they understand that they are Continue Reading →

Perhaps the first thing that comes to mind regarding Dominican Republic are the white beaches and warm sun. While there is plenty of that, the island has also had a strategic important historically in the Latin America/Caribbean region. It was Continue Reading →

In April Phil was also able to meet with Raydel and the key leaders launching our Competency Based Mentorship in Dominican Republic. This extensive 4 year program (CLI) is designed for those who feel called to serve in a more Continue Reading →

Since being part of one of Phil’s first mentoring cohorts in Berlin some twenty years ago, much has happened in Karl’s life. He and Claudia (who grew up in East Germany) now have four children and have been pastoring a Continue Reading →

Over the course of church history, world events have always had an impact upon the mission of the church. While God’s mission to reach all people groups with the Good News is never thwarted, God’s mission happens within the context Continue Reading →

You’ll likely remember Rafik from his ministry to leaders in East Africa that has been highlighted in previous issues of  the Update. When not teaching in Tanzania, his country of birth, he is a chaplain for the Salvation Army House Continue Reading →

As a result of Rafik and Phil’s last ministry trip to Tanzania, a mentoring cohort from Africa was established that now meets online twice a month. Phil and Rafik hosts this video meeting which discusses the leadership materials based upon Continue Reading →

Maxym and Anya continue to serve through their ministry (New Hope Centre) in Zaporizhzhya (in the south and east of Ukraine). You may have heard of this city in the news as it is the location of nuclear station and Continue Reading →

This past fall Phil had the opportunity to join Rafik (ICM board member and ministry coach) to teach and reconnect with the leaders in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania that they have been working with over the past few years. Rafik Continue Reading →

In November Narina and Valera facilitated a workshop for Worship leaders in St. Petersburg. This seminar was first developed and presented by Phil and his daughter, Alysia, in 2011. At that time, they had the opportunity to be in Russia Continue Reading →

This year Deo (MCNet Coach for Francophone Africa) was cleared by his doctor to return to the DRC (Democratic Republic of Congo) after his kidney transplant. It was an exciting time as he was able to visit family and friends Continue Reading →