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International Christian Union
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Christian Suffering• Africa
– Sudan.– Ethiopia– Somalia
• Far East– North Korea– People’s Republic of China
• Europe– Kosovo– Bosnia– France– Italy– England
• Indian subcontinent– Pakistan, Afghanistan, India
• Middle East– Iraq,Syria,Iran, Turkey – Egypt,Lebanon,Saudi Arabia
• The Former Soviet Union– Chechnya*– Russia
• North & South America– US, Canada, South America
Our Goals & Mission Statement
• Grassroot Chapters operating with a wide reach.• Exposing and destroying violent, economic,
cultural oppression and religious persecution.• Building solid, respected ties between Christians
of all denominations. • Encouraging charitable economic, educational,
and cultural aid.
The Importance of Global Christian Solidarity
• Ensuring equality and democracy worldwide.
• Strength in numbers.• Promoting coexistence
among Christians– Building bridges between
Christian groups.
• Christian solidarity is a first step toward a more universal peace.
Christian Suffering In the Middle East
• The Christian population of the Middle East has declined consistently for 1500 years.
• This is the birthplace of Jesus Christ and Christianity.
• If one has no history, one has no future.
• The reversal of Christian oppression in this region will serve as inspiration for other groups.
ICU’s Internal Organization• Benefits
– Organization allows for multiple messages/causes to be shared with a multitude of groups.– Brainstorming in groups provides a democratic way to achieve positive outcomes.– Mutual support
• Regular internal communication.Supreme World Trust Board
- Strategy and Checks and Balances.Grand World Council
- Growing the organization and managing projects.The World Senate
- Denominational representative body The World Commission
- Head of committees that executes projectsThe World Assembly
- Representatives from every country in the world and chaptersThe Chapters
- Local level groupsMembers
The Benefits of ICU
• Top-level connections• Connecting positive, hard-working Christians
for common goals.• Transforming weakness and oppression into
strength.• Measurable Means of accomplishment.
Empowerment
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