The family of the International Churches of Christ in the Caribbean exists in Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Barbados, Suriname, Guyana, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, St. Kitts and Nevis, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands, Grenada and the Bahamas. Our history included a time when all Caribbean leaders were trained in Jamaica, which enabled strong friendships to be formed. This natural bond continues today, and the churches are more united in love, mission, and purpose than ever before. Every two years, the members of our churches meet together in a selected country to strengthen our unity, inspire each other in the mission of Jesus, learn how to grow our churches, and formulate plans to spread the gospel to other countries in the Caribbean. This year’s conference, entitled, “According to Your Faith,” will take place at the Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston, Jamaica from October 16-18, 2015.
Only five countries have ICOC churches with full-time ministry leaders. All the other churches are led by faithful brothers and sisters who are employed secularly. The male full-time leaders meet regularly using Skype to discuss regional matters and to remain close to each other. Whatsapp is utilized by the male and female leaders, full-time and non-fulltime, to communicate more regularly. This has also enhanced the leaders’ unity.
Many members of the churches have also formed strong and important bonds over the years. The Caribbean conferences create excitement among the members as it gives them an opportunity to rekindle friendships and engage in sweet fellowship. The weekend is usually filled with laughter and joy. At times, even romances begin cross-country leading to engagement and marriage.
The ICOC consists for many similar regional blocks. Each region has appointed delegates, one to every 1000 members, who also meet regularly to discuss the churches affairs on a regional basis. The delegates for the Caribbean are Angel Martinez (Dominican Republic), Tony Millet (Trinidad & Tobago), and Wilner Cornely (Jamaica). Besides this, there are also service teams to discuss matters related to affairs that affect the international churches that require specific attention. These service teams include Evangelist, Elders, Women, Teachers, Campus, Singles, Youth & Family, and Communications & Administrators. These service teams and delegates will be meeting in Jamaica from October 11-16. Some of the participants are expected to stay for the Caribbean conference, and will be guest speakers at the Caribbean conference.
“According to Your Faith” promises to be a conference to remember.
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