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The (<strong>ICAF</strong>)<br />

International<br />

Network & Infrastructure<br />

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his coalition is made up of churches across different<br />

geographical locations, varying in church size,<br />

organizational affiliation, and structure.<br />

However, they are unified to work together to organize an efficient<br />

and relevant fellowship for the enhancement of Apostolic<br />

Churches Worldwide, to educate and inspire Pastors, ministers,<br />

leaders, and laity to achieve ministerial and evangelistic<br />

excellence, and to focus on the training of church leaders and the<br />

expansion of church vision and membership.<br />

The <strong>ICAF</strong> is an “apostolic network” and that term signifies a<br />

different level of operation and identity from that of simply a<br />

network of ministers and ministries.<br />

An apostolic network is characterized by a significant inflow of<br />

valid apostolic grace into the lives of the members.<br />

Key Identifiers:<br />

One unified purpose plus individual specific visions and<br />

purposes in the Lord.<br />

Voluntary accountability to apostolic oversight but essential<br />

autonomy in local community.<br />

Guarantee of personal identity and allowance of diversity.<br />

Upholding of the premium values of covenant, integrity,<br />

transparency, loyalty and faithfulness.<br />

Flexible, mutating structures not defensive walls.<br />

Strategic and relevant church growth and Pastoral<br />

mentorship and networking.<br />

Constant movement forward and growth into the next<br />

expression and dimension of Apostolic Reformation.<br />

To provide a place of restoration, activation and commission<br />

for local and trans-local ministers through accountable<br />

relationships, protection, support, counseling and<br />

impartation.<br />

To ordain, recognize, validate and send forth those called by<br />

God to stand in positions of ministry to the Body of Christ.<br />

To extend and develop strong relationships with other<br />

networks across the nations, in order to facilitate the<br />

strengthening and spiritual expansion of the <strong>ICAF</strong>.<br />

Through true Connections, Covenant Relationships,<br />

the <strong>ICAF</strong> is building Right Leaders for this era.<br />

<strong>ICAF</strong> ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE<br />

The <strong>ICAF</strong> is organized domestically and globally into 6 domestic regions<br />

and 3 global regions. Through the <strong>ICAF</strong> unique leadership structure, each<br />

region is governed by an Overseer, Regional Bishop and State<br />

Superintendent that work together to provide leadership and support to<br />

Pastors & Leaders in those areas.<br />

Each region holds an annual regional conference, as well as, each<br />

November all regions, global and domestically, convenes in the first<br />

weekend of November for our Holy Convocation.<br />

During the regional and National conferences, through the unique<br />

combination of leadership training, impartation and ministry fellowship,<br />

Pastors, leaders and ministries are refreshed, renewed, and inspired.<br />

<strong>ICAF</strong> DOMESTIC REGIONS<br />

Central Region<br />

Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio<br />

Midwest Region<br />

Tennessee, Georgia<br />

Northern Region<br />

Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan<br />

Southern Region<br />

Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Florida,<br />

Louisiana<br />

West Coast Region<br />

California, Oregon, Arizona<br />

Western Region<br />

Texas<br />

<strong>ICAF</strong> GLOBAL<br />

REGIONS<br />

Africa – Haiti<br />

Region<br />

Pakistan - India<br />

Region

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