ICOC HotNews

This is an invitation to participate in the “Eyes That See” Month of Missions campaign in May 2024 - an initiative of the Global Missions Service Team.

https://www.icochotnews.com/eyes-that-see-campaign-invitation

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https://www.icochotnews.com/spacon-2023

Margaret Chipunza is the CFO of one of the best banks in Zimbabwe, a wife, mother, and a devoted servant in her local church.

https://www.icochotnews.com/margaret-chipunza-cfo-mother-and-disciple-of-jesus

Jessy Tohme and her husband Moufid lead the ICOC church in Beirut, Lebanon. She shares the powerful story of her life and the challenges she’s faced while growing up and raising a family in Leb...

https://www.icochotnews.com/facing-war-death-turmoil-and-explosions-with-faith-jessy-tohme

Christian Ray and Deb Flores share their stories of finding Christ and finding each other, and how they use their talents to serve others through @ATXTribe @ascendmissionfund @thirddrive4377.

https://www.icochotnews.com/pop-star-entrepreneur-and-minister-christian-ray-deb-flores

Asanda Njobeni is a marine biologist, hiker, and a disciple of Jesus. In this video he shares about his career, how hiking helped him heal after the death of his first wife, how he strives to liv...

https://www.icochotnews.com/asanda-njobeni-marine-biologist-hiker-and-disciple-of-jesus

HOPE worldwide is an international charity that changes lives through the compassion and commitment of dedicated staff and volunteers to deliver sustainable, high-impact, community-based services...

https://www.icochotnews.com/we-are-hope-worldwide

Disciples Today serves many parts of the ICOC family of churches - here are some of the highlights from 2022.

https://www.icochotnews.com/disciples-today-highlights-from-2022

This App is designed to equip, inspire and connect you to mission opportunities all around the world. Download it today!

https://www.icochotnews.com/all-nations-app

Jesus died a gruesome death at the hands of his executioners. It wasn't in vain...

https://www.icochotnews.com/medical-account-of-the-crucifixion

Proverbs 25:25 "Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land."

https://www.icochotnews.com/sibusiso-mauze-architect-father-and-disciple-of-jesus

Was Jesus a myth? Is the New Testament accurate? Did Jesus' followers die for a lie? Dive in with Disciples Today and @Keydogo - Keys For Life as we explore these important questions.

https://www.icochotnews.com/can-you-trust-the-bible-3-reasons-to-consider

Pat grew up in South Africa and has overcome some intense challenges. She tells her story of joining and leaving the church, and then coming back.

https://www.icochotnews.com/why-i-left-the-icoc-and-then-came-back-pat-hlophe

All of us at Disciples Today thank you for your support.

https://www.icochotnews.com/we-thank-you-disciples-today

Here is Kent's story and experience with the International Churches of Christ.

https://www.icochotnews.com/why-i-left-the-icoc-and-then-came-back-kent-washington

Ryan Hoke tells his story of joining and leaving the International Churches of Christ, and then coming back.

https://www.icochotnews.com/why-i-left-the-icoc-and-then-came-back-ryan-hoke

This question is asked by many believers over the centuries and around the world. In this video, we look at two sides of the issue.

https://www.icochotnews.com/is-baptism-necessary-for-salvation

God worked powerfully over the last year in Mexico and Cuba! Over 400 baptisms and restorations in Mexico and an inspiring, fruitful house church in Cuba are two of the highlights!

https://www.icochotnews.com/keydogo-good-news-minute-3

The world is a very chaotic place right now - here's some news that's sure to encourage you!

https://www.icochotnews.com/keydogo-good-news-minute-2

There is some AMAZING news we've gathered from around the world. God is moving and shining bright in this dark time!

https://www.icochotnews.com/keydogo-good-news-minute

Weekly podcasts on global news, missions, mental health, marriage, parenting and leadership topics. Please tune in and take us with you on your walks and drives.

https://www.icochotnews.com/the-disciples-today-podcast

Coronavirus update for the ICOC / International Churches of Christ

https://www.icochotnews.com/coronavirus-update

Frank and Beth Radcliff have been happily married for over 40 years. And, like a modern-day Aquila and Priscilla, this amazing couple has travelled throughout southern Africa to spend time with d...

https://www.icochotnews.com/frank-and-beth-radcliff-a-modern-day-aquila-and-priscilla

Growth and Faith-Building Stories from the International Churches of Christ in Hawaii.

https://www.icochotnews.com/international-churches-of-christ-in-hawaii

Johannesburg, South Africa: Camp led worship Service

https://www.icochotnews.com/johannesburg-south-africa-worship-service

The International Churches of Christ - 2019 Year in Review.

https://www.icochotnews.com/international-churches-of-christ-2019-summary

Author and international speaker Michael Burns explains how Christians and should approach issues of race and culture within the church. He offers four tips.

https://www.icochotnews.com/race-culture-in-the-church

If you are wondering if God is working through you to impact the lives of others, then the conversion story of Goabaone "Frog" Kgosisejo will inspire you to persevere in your evangelism. This sto...

https://www.icochotnews.com/how-gods-patience-impacted-one-sisters-family-in-botswana-southern-africa

There's white Jesus. There's black Jesus. There's Asian Jesus. There's brown Jesus. Which is right? Kyle Spears has a few things to consider:

https://www.icochotnews.com/kyle-spears-tackles-a-sensitive-topic-what-color-was-jesus

Imagine earning money for being fit and physically active. Wouldn't that be amazing? Selepe Phetla, a member of the Johannesburg Church of Christ, southern Africa, got "paid" when he recently com...

https://www.icochotnews.com/how-one-brother-cycled-for-change

HOPEww is the benevolent partner of the International churches of Christ

https://www.icochotnews.com/hopeww-2019-conference

Dr. Mike Shapiro, a clinical psychologist, explains three key concepts connecting psychoactive medication and spiritual health.

https://www.icochotnews.com/kidogo-toolbox-should-disciples-use-medication-to-overcome-depression-or-anxiety

Last weekend, the Johannesburg Church of Christ, South Africa, hosted a Mental Health Workshop where just over 200 were in attendance to learn about depression, anxiety and stress in the workplac...

https://www.icochotnews.com/mental-health-workshop-in-johannesburg-south-africa

How would you summarize the Bible in 30 seconds?

https://www.icochotnews.com/summarising-the-bible-in-30-seconds

God is blessing the International Churches of Christ in India. This video speaks for itself.

https://www.icochotnews.com/international-churches-of-christ-amazing-growth-in-india

The Manila, Philippines International Churches of Christ was planted 30 30 years ago. God worked through missionaries decades ago, and continues to do so to this day throughout their many islands...

https://www.icochotnews.com/international-church-of-christ-in-the-philippines-celebrate-30-years

Some of the 50+ churches around the world planted by the Boston Church of Christ thank them in video.

https://www.icochotnews.com/boston-church-40th-anniversary

A clever, generational story of the last 30 years of the Los Angeles International Church of Christ.

https://www.icochotnews.com/30th-anniversary-of-the-los-angeles-international-church-of-christ

Regie Hearn, NBA basketball player, with a team of disciples goes to Malawi to run a basketball camp, the impact is amazing.

https://www.icochotnews.com/reggie-hearn-basketball-camp-in-dzaleka-malawi

Chris and Rayola Ogbonnaya of the Lagos International Church of Christ review how God blessed this 30th Anniversary Celebration year with worship, service and impact.

https://www.icochotnews.com/lagos-nigeria-30th-anniversary

Travel with disciples from Buenos Aires on a mission trip to help the church in San Luis for a month.

https://www.icochotnews.com/argentina-missions

From zero ... to five. Let's meet the first teachers in South Africa, who were appointed in Johannesburg last weekend.

https://www.icochotnews.com/take-five-meet-the-first-teachers-appointed-in-south-africa

Parenting in the 21st century is a challenge for most parents, and that is why the church in Namibia, southern Africa welcomed the opportunity to learn at the Good Enough Parenting (GEP) workshop...

https://www.icochotnews.com/good-enough-parenting-workshop-in-namibia

An incredible story of faith... 30 years in the making... During the month of June, a small team of disciples from South Africa, the US and Brazil travelled to Nacala, northern Mozambique, to str...

https://www.icochotnews.com/an-african-apollos-from-nacala-mozambique

If you are looking for digital versions of our Making Disciples Study Series you can click here for Apple iOS.

https://www.icochotnews.com/making-disciples-booklets-for-ios-and-android

Life can get in the way of creating and maintaining a united and joyful marriage. It was with this understanding that eight couples in the Botswana International Church of Christ, participated in...

https://www.icochotnews.com/restoring-unity-and-joy-in-marriage-counselling-workshop-in-botswana

Sometimes, it can be really hard to forgive ourselves. Kalah went through some hard times, and learned three things that helped her forgive herself and move on.

https://www.icochotnews.com/kidogo-toolbox-how-to-forgive-yourself

Jesus didn't have social media in the first century, but what if he did? Here are four Biblical principles that apply to using social media as a Christian.

https://www.icochotnews.com/social-media-guidelines-for-disciples

As the church in Harare, Zimbabwe, celebrate their 30th anniversary and prepare to host the Southern Africa Leadership Conference from June 14-16, four disciples reflect on their personal and the...

https://www.icochotnews.com/30-years-and-counting-church-in-harare-zimbabwe-gears-up-for-conference-and-birthday-celebrations

The church in Johannesburg, South Africa, recently had the privilege to have Teacher Gilbert Kimeng, from Lagos, Nigeria, conduct a Biblical Interpretation course at the Missions Training Academy...

https://www.icochotnews.com/putting-the-gift-of-teaching-into-practice-in-johannesburg-south-africa

Natural disasters happen around the world, and for many of us, we are touched, we pray, donate support and then we move on with life. But for those directly affected, the effects of the disaster ...

https://www.icochotnews.com/cyclone-idai-update-on-hope-worldwide-sa-s-relief-support-in-mozambique-southern-africa

Natural disasters happen around the world, and for many of us, we are touched, we pray, donate support and then we move on with life. But for those directly affected, the effects of the disaster ...

https://www.icochotnews.com/cyclone-idai-update-on-hope-worldwide-sa-s-relief-support-in-mozambique-southern-africa4cdd1493

The Cape Town Church of Christ, in South Africa, has a number of talented people in their midst. One of them, Sarien Van Rooyen, is the artistic brilliance behind all the material created for the...

https://www.icochotnews.com/how-the-cape-town-church-in-south-africa-shares-the-good-news-through-mustard-seed-missions

Here's three tips to help you have peace today, and not be so anxious.

https://www.icochotnews.com/kidogo-toolbox-overcoming-worry

Joburg Church of Christ

https://www.icochotnews.com/kids-explain-a-little-about-their-mothers-on-mother-s-day

When Steve’s daughters first announced that they were gay, he and his wife said some things that really hurt the whole family. But over the years, he learned how to love his kids without compro...

https://www.icochotnews.com/kidogo-toolbox-what-do-i-do-if-my-child-tells-me-they-are-gay

In this video, Guy answers the question “Can you be gay and a Christian?" Or, in other words, "Is it a sin to live a gay lifestyle?" Tell us what you think in the comments.

https://www.icochotnews.com/kidogo-toolbox-can-you-be-gay-and-a-christian

In this video, Guy answers the question “Is it a sin to feel gay?” Or, in other words, “Is it a sin if you have same-sex attractions?”

https://www.icochotnews.com/kidogo-toolbox-is-it-a-sin-to-feel-gay

Bring A Hero, Bring Your Family and Christian Under Construction - these were some of the themes of the special Sunday services held in different regions of the Johannesburg Church of Christ over...

https://www.icochotnews.com/special-services-in-month-of-march-see-over-2-300-in-attendance-in-johannesburg-south-africa

Have you never read the Bible before? Have you read the Bible cover-to-cover 10 times? Either way, these tips can help you to get the most out of your daily Bible studies or quiet times.

https://www.icochotnews.com/kidogo-toolbox-how-to-enhance-your-bible-study

Would you like to teach English overseas? The Goldstone School of HOPE worldwide (GSHW) is located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, and their mission is to provide Cambodian youth with the leadership ski...

https://www.icochotnews.com/opportunity-to-teach-english-in-cambodia-at-the-goldstone-school-of-hope-worldwide

After an extraordinary 30 years of service, Dr. Mark Ottenweller's tenure with HOPE worldwide is coming to a close. While we are happy for Mark to devote more time to his family and other passion...

https://www.icochotnews.com/mark-ottenweller-30-years-of-service

When O'Brien Hekandjo became a disciple of Christ in March 1997, he had no idea how his decision would affect the rest of his family. Twenty-one years later, his faith and example have resulted i...

https://www.icochotnews.com/how-one-brother-s-faith-impacted-his-family-in-namibia-southern-africa

This Sermon Series explores the issues of the tension between faith & doubt. Is doubt always bad? How do we move from doubt to faith? What causes us to lose faith?

https://www.icochotnews.com/faith-doubt-new-sermon-series

This is a famous passage many Christians are familiar with, describing how the church (the body of Christ) functions just like a physical body.

https://www.icochotnews.com/autonomy-no-way-glorious-co-operation-between-the-icoc-churches

Beth and I are excited to announce that a large-scale project we have been working on is now ready! We are officially launching a monthly subscription service for youth and family ministries at w...

https://www.icochotnews.com/youth-family-ministry-resources

While it has been common place for critical articles about the ICOC to appear previously at the Portland website (when Mckean led that congregation) and now at the City of Angels Church's website...

https://www.icochotnews.com/hotnews-responds-to-the-icc

The Ministry Training Academy of Johannesburg was first started by Justin Renton and Dave Pocta back in 2011. It follows the 12 course curriculum outlined by the Teachers Service Team and draws s...

https://www.icochotnews.com/ministry-training-academy-johannesburg-south-africa

There's a lot of talk about doing what Jesus would do...but how about walking where Jesus walked? Douglas Jacoby would like to invite you to join the 2018 annual Biblical Study Tour, as it return...

https://www.icochotnews.com/join-the-2018-biblical-study-tour-in-israel

As church leaders and youth & family leaders, one of the most important things we can do for our families is to help them with their communication at home. As kids grow up, communicating with the...

https://www.icochotnews.com/building-parent-teen-communication

Beginning a new youth and family ministry is an exhilarating experience. Vision fills your heart as you anticipate what God will do. Important questions arise, “How do I approach this new ventu...

https://www.icochotnews.com/building-a-youth-family-ministry

Proverbs 25:25 "Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land."

https://www.icochotnews.com/nearly-18-000-attend-the-icoc-reach-conference-at-st-louis

ST. LOUIS — In the Dome at America’s Center, where football fans once gathered to watch the St. Louis Rams, more than 18,000 souls sang praises to the Lord — including an uplifting, a cappe...

https://www.icochotnews.com/from-the-christian-chronicle-a-weekend-with-the-icoc

Greetings from Indonesia!!! First of all, we would like to express our praise and gratitude to our Lord God for His awesome blessings and kindness until this day. With His power and grace, we are...

https://www.icochotnews.com/asian-discipleship-conference-kicks-off-with-59-people-baptised

This past weekend the Paris Church of Christ hosted our third annual Woman's Day focusing on the transforming power of God's love in our lives. "Il m'aime, un peu, beaucoup, passionnément, à la...

https://www.icochotnews.com/sister-scheduled-to-fly-out-of-brussels-airport-on-the-day-of-the-bombings

We are incredibly excited to announce that HOPE worldwide Bolivia officially opened The International Medical Center in La Paz, Bolivia on October 3, 2015. The Center provides high-quality medica...

https://www.icochotnews.com/a-dream-realized-in-bolivia

The South African churches have launched an annual "Encounter" program for disciple students who would like to come and be a part of an African Campus ministry experience. Students must fund them...

https://www.icochotnews.com/south-african-campus-ministries-seeing-hundreds-come-out-to-bible-talks

LaPaz, Bolivia - For the third year in a row, a group of volunteers from the Northview Church, in Roswell, GA, served with the HOPE worldwide Bolivia team for nine days. The group, comprised of e...

https://www.icochotnews.com/northview-teens-give-their-hearts-to-bolivia

New Church Planting video invitation.

https://www.icochotnews.com/new-church-planting-video-invitation

We are excited to announce that this summer, the DFW Church will send my wife, Susan and I to lead the mission team to Norman, home of the prestigious University of Oklahoma. Living in tornado al...

https://www.icochotnews.com/mission-team-planned-for-norman-university-of-oklahoma-this-summer

Update from Dave Eastman at Life-ChangingWorship.com: As we begin 2015 at Life-Changing Worship, we are enjoying a United Kingdom Invasion. Malcolm Cox (Thames Valley, England) has composed for u...

https://www.icochotnews.com/brits-invade-life-changing-worship

Shawn Wooten, lead evangelist for the International Church of Christ in Kiev, Ukraine, sent us this update: Dear Family around the World, as New Years always inspires us to reflect with thankfuln...

https://www.icochotnews.com/a-letter-of-thanks-from-ukraine

We hope that your family and loved ones enjoyed a happy and healthy holiday season. December was a busy month for HOPE worldwide Bolivia. Among many activities this Christmas, we coordinated dona...

https://www.icochotnews.com/happy-new-year-good-news-from-hopeww-bolivia

Today we spotlight the churches on the Caribbean island-country of Trinidad and Tobago. The International Churches of Christ planted a church in the capital city of Port of Spain in 1990. Now (as...

https://www.icochotnews.com/icoc-around-the-world-trinidad-and-tobago

This year's Int'l Day of Giving on November 10th is already shaping up to be the biggest ever. HOPEww and the International Churches of Christ are working hard to raise $1.5 million for the poor....

https://www.icochotnews.com/your-hope-worldwide-november-10th

On July 4th, a day when millions of fireworks light the United States skies for a few hours, a few thousand college students assembled for a week of spiritual training in order to light up their ...

https://www.icochotnews.com/2013-international-campus-ministry-conference-review

30 years is a long time to wait for our families to turn to Jesus. Sometimes, when we look back over all the years of waiting, we can see the evidence of God's work from beginning to end. ICOC Ho...

https://www.icochotnews.com/london-england-father-and-daughter-united-in-christ-after-30-years

Last week ICOC HotNews announced a call for help from HOPEww and the International Churches of Christ in Oklahoma. Now, after traveling out to ground zero ourselves, we can cover all the remainin...

https://www.icochotnews.com/icoc-hotnews-video-oklahoma-hope-disaster-relief

Some people, taking the One Year Challenge in South Africa, tell their story.

https://www.icochotnews.com/some-people-taking-the-one-year-challenge-in-south-africa-tell-their-story

What can one say about the San Antonio World Discipleship Summit? It was the largest gathering in the history of our churches.

https://www.icochotnews.com/san-antonio-summit-simply-amazing

"The first EURO Conference in 12 years was a huge success." The Euro Conference in Budapest was a great success last week as over 700 disciples came from across Europe for prayer, praise, and som...

https://www.icochotnews.com/budapest-over-700-attend-euro-conference

In September 2009 at their annual meeting in Denver, the Delegates of the International Churches of Christ approved the proposal to change the “Church Builders Service Team” and the “Missio...

https://www.icochotnews.com/international-churches-of-christ-2020-vision-plans

Once described as "a fast growing but controversial Christian group" the approximately 1500 campus students from the International Churches of Christ spent their 4th of July in New Orleans' Lower...

https://www.icochotnews.com/1500-campus-students-from-the-international-churches-of-christ-help-rebuild-new-orleans

We surveyed 400 churches; 86% of the churches surveyed said yes...

https://www.icochotnews.com/icochotnews-poll-do-we-still-have-discipleship-partners-surprising-results

Editor Calls Article a "Mistake"... We heard from John Markowski of the Los Angeles Church of Christ that the editor of the "Daily Trojan" has apologized for the article it ran 10 days ago.

https://www.icochotnews.com/usc-newspaper-apologizes-for-article-about-icoc