What is the largest room in the world?

The room for improvement!

 

-Floyd Grinstead

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YOU, AND THE INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF CHRISTIAN CHURCHES IN AMERICA

 

Many pastors of independent Bible-believing churches as well as individuals have become wary of associations of churches. It is understandable. Denominational groups and even fellowships have become suspect because of past infidelity to the Word of God and the basic doctrines of Christianity. Also most pastors are primarily interested in their local church, and that is as it should be. The ICCC in America is also vitally interested in the dedicated local church and the pastor who is contending for the "faith which was once delivered to the saints." The ICCC in America is not interested in taking the place of the local congregation. Also, the council is not some kind of a super denomination, exercising control from the top down, but a means whereby the smallest congregation or an individual can join in a united effort against the apostasy of the day, and continue a testimony of biblical separation.

 

The church groups, fellowships, churches, preachers and lay people who make up the ICCC in America are voluntarily associated together as fundamental believers to insure the continuance of a true Christian voice against modernism, communism, neo-orthodoxy, the papacy and the unscriptural charismatic hysteria that is sweeping our country. The council is only a voice to represent those in fellowship, and in no way does it exercise control over the local congregation. It is a means whereby any believer can lend support to a united force for fundamentalism.

 

Not too long ago, the local ministerial alliance, the apostate denomination, and the ecumenical conglomerate councils claimed to speak for all churches and it was generally accepted by the media and the public. Those socialistic bodies had a monopoly in the printed and electronic media and with government agencies. The old Federal Council of Churches, (so bad it had to change its name to the National Council of Churches), claimed to speak for all non-Catholics. A fundamental preacher had to bow to them and seek their approval to become a chaplain in the armed forces. Air time and other rights were denied to the Bible-believing preacher on the claim that he was not representative and that quotas were filled by the modernist councils.

 

In the early 1940's, godly people representing many fundamental groups came together to organize a forum and a voice for the Word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ. The movement became world-wide and the press and government agencies were forced to accept something other than the liberal position of the National Council of Churches and World Council of Churches. The ecumenical crowd recognized that they had a formidable foe in the newly formed Bible-believing Councils of churches. The voices of the leaders of these councils could no longer be ignored.

 

The International Council of Christian Churches in America continues in the Bible and separatist stand of the founders. It is not necessary for any individual believer, preacher or church to feel that they are fighting the battle alone. There are others who have the same convictions and desires.

 

Fundamental believers need to continue to work together to defend their religious liberties. Governmental bodies need to recognize that there are not just a few, but many, who hold the precious beliefs that brought our nation into being, and that we will fight for those principles. State and national representative bodies, the educational system, the media, old-line denominations and the political pressure groups need to know that we stand for freedom from the blight of a non-Bible "Christianity", rationalism, humanism, hedonism and atheism. People need to know that the basics of Christianity are more important now than they have ever been.

 

In the many areas of concern for believers, a national voice can accomplish what individuals may not. A meaningful campaign requires many individual participants, many dedicated volunteers. That is why the ICCC in America makes it possible for anyone to have a part in the ministry. If your local, state or national representative group has not yet decided to work within the ICCC in America, you can still cooperate as an individual believer, preacher or as a local church.

 

The only thing asked of those in association is that they agree doctrinally, maintain separation from apostate or compromising groups, and have a desire to promote Bible evangelism and church building while exposing any and all who are untrue to God and His Word. The council believes that it is the duty of all true believers in the Lord Jesus Christ to make a clear testimony to their faith, and especially so in these last days when preachers, churches and denominations are being infiltrated and destroyed by modernism, communism, humanism, materialism and licentious practices. There are still many good people and even godly people who need to be awakened to what is happening in organized religion.

 

Aligning yourself with the ICCC in America and having it represent you and your beliefs is not a matter of just being in another council. It is a chance for you to help, along with other believers, in presenting a united front against the enemies of Christ. This is an effort of prayer and labor to promote a revival of fundamental Christianity and basic morality in our country. We ask that each individual, each preacher, each church and church group consider the council prayerfully on the basis of your own ministry, and as a part of your service to the Lord. Your participation means added strength in the work. As the council becomes stronger, it has greater potential of service to you and others like you.

 

Your request to become a part of the fellowship, or, if you have questions they may be addressed to, Rev. Andy Jenkins, NORTH AMERICAN REGIONAL COUNCIL ICCC, PO Box 2453, COLLINS, MS 39428-2453