What to expect
ICC is a dynamic multicultural group of people from all walks of life who are being transformed by Jesus Christ. Every week we join together to worship God and to experience a relevant and powerful message, which teaches truths from the Bible in our sunday celebration services. We are also a cell church, which means all our members belong to cell groups that meet in homes all over Brisbane for fellowship and encouragement through God’s word and prayer. We are passionate about building a multicultural church and serving our communities.
What can I expect when I come to ICC?
You will see:
- People of many nations (Causcasians, Asians, Latinos, Africans, Europeans) singing, worshipping and praying in different languages, not just English but also Mandarin, Spanish and more!
- ICC is a House of Prayer for many nations. Prayer meetings are held each Wed night, daily in the early morning and late most nights. We believe in the power and gifts of the Holy Spirit and will pray for the sick and those with real needs.
- Multicultural Leadership and guidance by leaders from many cultures whose input regarding organisation, cultural habits in programs and outreach show different ways of expressing God’s nature and passion in a church reflecting a God who is more diverse than any one culture can represent or understand.
- Translations in many services and prayer meetings
- Cultural social events to encourage people to bring in many friends of all cultures to a place where everyone has an accent. Also, expect cultural discussions to help break down dividing walls.
- Cells groups which meet during the week for fellowship and spiritual encouragement which are language based which enable people to worship and discuss the things of God in ones’ own heart language. Cells are also encouraged to be multicultural if there is a unifying language e.g. English.
- The hospitality of many nations – we love fellowship over food from all over the world!
- Constant multi-cultural reference in all communication, services.
- Deliberate working towards unity and harmony. Psalm 133
What are the services like?
After a short time for greeting one another, the worship team will lead the congregation in a time of dynamic & lively praise & worship. At ICC expect all our services to be filled and empowered by the Holy Spirit, hence our services are comprised of dynamic powerful praise and worship, relevant life-changing messages, as well as times of allowing God to minister to his people through times of worship, ministry, prayer and communion. The praise & worship is followed by a time of giving, which we consider is part of our worship to God. This is followed by the weekly video announcements and a welcome to our new guests. We may then have a special song presentation before the preaching/ teaching of God’s Word. Most weeks the messages will be delivered by senior pastor David and Jeannie Mok or one of the other executive pastors here at ICC. The service often concludes with a time of prayer and ministry or an altar call for people wanting to accept Jesus as their Lord and Saviour. From time to time we will also host dynamic guest speakers from around the world.
What happens after the service?
We invite all our new guests to join us for a free cup of ‘real’ cafe style coffee or tea and light refreshments in our Cafe M. You will have the chance to meet some of our friendly members and pastors of ICC. Once a month we fundraise for missions at Cafe M – so you will be invited to eat lunch at Cafe M – all profits will go to international and local missions or disaster relief.
What about my children?
J-Club, the children’s ministry at ICC, is designed uniquely for ages six through twelve-years-old. While in J-Club, your child will experience engaging in age-appropriate Bible lessons, music and activities all developed to point your child toward a daily relationship with Christ. J-Club is led by Mara Whittaker and staffed by dedicated (government approved) volunteers who will be there week after week to care for and love your child. Please contact one of the greeters at the door who can direct you to J-Club area upstairs.