ICAF CONNECT_JUNE ISSUE

FAQ Connect
Q. What is the vision of the ICAF?
A. It is the vision of this movement to
organize an efficient and relevant
fellowship for the enhancement of
Apostolic Churches Worldwide. It is
our vision to educate and inspire the
Pastors, ministers, leaders, and laity
of these churches to achieve
ministerial and evangelistical
excellence.
Q. What is the purpose of the
ICAF?
A. It is our attempt to bridge the gap
between our various organizations
and to incorporate ecclesiastical
fellowship and training. It is also our
purpose to provide an ecclesiastical
covering for independent churches
that are searching for a 21st century
platform for ministry.
This fellowship is for Pastors who are
seeking more instruction, training, and
who have the desire to share their
knowledge and experience with others
who are seeking more specific
instruction. Finally, this fellowship is
for your laity who may need
systematic and anointed training to be
a better use to the cities and churches
that they are working in.
Building Relevant Churches, Godly Leaders and
Global Vision is the vision and mandate for the
International Christian Apostolic Fellowship.
Questions &
Answers
Q
What does the ICAF offer?
A. The ICAF offers assurance that every church in the country receives
relevant and impactful training.
- Assurance that every Pastor will receive impartation and wisdom that will
help them in ministry.
- Assurance that every church will receive conducive fellowship and an arena
for networking.
- Assurance that every Pastor, as well as, their members will receive specific and strategic
training and education from an accredited source.
- The ability to ensure that every church will receive an international covering for their
ministry and ministry staff.
- Fellowships that will bridge the gap between church, organizations, Pastors, and enhance
creativity, relevance, and progressiveness.
Q. Who can join the ICAF?
A. The fellowship is open to any Apostolic Church who believes in the totality of the Apostolic
Faith. The ICAF will be Apostolic based and founded. Additionally, the fellowship is open to
any Apostolic Church despite your organizational affiliation.
Q. How is the ICAF different from the current organizations?
A. Although God has shifted the focus of the ICAF to now providing an organization covering
for churches worldwide, it is still unlike our tradition models of present organizations.
- The ICAF is non-binding and does not require a Pastor or Church to leave their current
organization if they are settled and satisfied with the structure of their movement.
- The ICAF is a national training and ministry fellowship platform.
- The ICAF is a platform that brings Pastors and organizations together to enhance Apostolic
unity and fellowship.
- The ICAF also ministers to independent churches that do not desire to join an organization
but desires international fellowship, mentorship, and training.
Q. In what areas is the ICAF located?
A. The ICAF is an international fellowship strategically serving churches within the United
States, as well as, in foreign countries. It continues to be the fastest growing Apostolic
movement in the country.
Q. What type of fellowship does the ICAF offer?
A. Usually, a church only fellowships within the realms of their given circles and
organizations. The ICAF offers a Pastor and Church the opportunity to fellowship with other
ministries, despite their organizational affiliations. It also provides the opportunity for Pastors
to connect, network and expand their current circles of fellowship and ministry. The ICAF
strives to build bridges to bring the Body of Christ together.
Q. What type of training does the ICAF offer?
A. We offer dynamic and specific training for every area of church ministry, including our
newly accredited Bible College.. The ICAF church development conference has been labeled
as one of the greatest Apostolic developmental training platforms due to the high caliber of
programming and ministry experts that are present to teach and impart to each of the
delegates.
Q. Does the ICAF offer any specific training or resources specifically for
Pastors?
A. The ICAF provides various activities and training which include exclusive Pastors and First
Lady Retreats, a resource for Pastoral counseling, Pastoral mentorship, as well as specialized
Pastoral training via on-site instruction, correspondence, and/or virtual satellite venues.
Q. Do I have to be a Pastor to join the ICAF?
A. No, the ICAF also focuses on ministers, evangelists, and laity who desire an international
platform for networking, preaching, teaching, and training. The Joshua Ministry Group also
focuses on insuring that our ministers receive the spiritual heritage, mentorship, and
impartation that will help them to make maximum impact on the world.