October 22, 2026
Setting Our Hearts
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ConferencesInternational Conference on Mission (ICOM)The International Conference on Missions (ICOM) is a nonprofit that connects churches and individuals with missionaries…Conferences · Independent Christian Church
International Conference on Mission (ICOM)
International Conference on Mission (ICOM) — Organization Profile The International Conference on Missions (ICOM) is a registered nonprofit 501(c)(3) that serves as an intersecting point for the Great Commission by encouraging, equipping, and enlisting workers for the Harvest. Launched in…
International Conference on Mission (ICOM) — Organization Profile The International Conference on Missions (ICOM) is a registered nonprofit 501(c)(3) that serves as an intersecting point for the Great Commission by encouraging, equipping, and enlisting workers for the Harvest. Launched in 1948, ICOM convenes missionaries, mission organizations, churches, colleges, and individuals for an annual conference focused on global missions connections and next steps in service. ICOM’s work centers on bringing the local church and global mission efforts into the same space. The annual conference typically includes a large exhibit hall with mission agencies and ministry partners, main sessions, workshops, and opportunities for churches and individuals to meet missionaries, learn about ministry pathways, and explore practical resourcing for cross-cultural witness. In addition…
International Conference on Mission (ICOM) — Organization Profile
The International Conference on Missions (ICOM) is a registered nonprofit 501(c)(3) that serves as an intersecting point for the Great Commission by encouraging, equipping, and enlisting workers for the Harvest. Launched in 1948, ICOM convenes missionaries, mission organizations, churches, colleges, and individuals for an annual conference focused on global missions connections and next steps in service.
ICOM’s work centers on bringing the local church and global mission efforts into the same space. The annual conference typically includes a large exhibit hall with mission agencies and ministry partners, main sessions, workshops, and opportunities for churches and individuals to meet missionaries, learn about ministry pathways, and explore practical resourcing for cross-cultural witness.
In addition to its annual gathering, ICOM describes itself as “ICOM is 365,” offering year-round connection and resourcing. The ICOM Community is designed to help bridge the gap between conferences through groups, stories, and ongoing networking around mission interests and best practices.
ICOM also operates and/or hosts several mission-adjacent services and initiatives connected to its broader equipping vision. These include EnterMission, a guided gap-year discipleship and missions experience, and mission-support services such as Tower Accounting (accounting and consulting services for mission-oriented nonprofits). ICOM also highlights the Center for Global Business, a hub for faith-driven entrepreneurs and business-minded leaders, and partners with additional ministries presented through its conference ecosystem.
The conference experience includes next-generation components. SICOM (Student International Conference on Missions) is the student track for grades 6–12, and ICOM Kids provides age-appropriate programming for children alongside the main conference, helping families and youth groups engage missions together.
ICOM is based in Clayton, Indiana, and its conference and community bring together participants and ministries serving global mission fields. In 2026, ICOM announced a leadership transition in which Rob Maupin will succeed long-time executive director David Empson later in the year, with Empson continuing to serve through the transition and as president of the 2026 gathering. Individuals and churches can engage by attending the annual conference, participating in the ICOM Community, partnering financially, and connecting directly with mission agencies and exhibitors through ICOM’s events and platforms.
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FinanceChristian Church Pension Plan (CCPP)Christian Churches Pension Plan (CCPP) is a church-based defined benefit retirement plan serving ministers, missionaries, and…Finance · Independent Christian Church
Christian Church Pension Plan (CCPP)
Christian Churches Pension Plan (CCPP) — Organization Profile The Christian Churches Pension Plan (CCPP) is a church-based, defined benefit retirement plan designed to serve people whose work is devoted to vocational ministry and related Christian service. Qualified under Internal Revenue…
Christian Churches Pension Plan (CCPP) — Organization Profile The Christian Churches Pension Plan (CCPP) is a church-based, defined benefit retirement plan designed to serve people whose work is devoted to vocational ministry and related Christian service. Qualified under Internal Revenue Code Section 401(a), the plan is structured to provide a pre-determined retirement income beginning at age 65 and continuing for life, helping participants plan with more clarity than many self-directed retirement accounts. CCPP’s core focus is providing a retirement benefit for ministers, missionaries, and employees of churches, Christian colleges, and affiliated faith-based nonprofit ministries—particularly within Christian Churches and Churches of Christ contexts. The plan also notes service to affiliated organizations and parachurch ministries, aiming to help workers who may not…
Christian Churches Pension Plan (CCPP) — Organization Profile
The Christian Churches Pension Plan (CCPP) is a church-based, defined benefit retirement plan designed to serve people whose work is devoted to vocational ministry and related Christian service. Qualified under Internal Revenue Code Section 401(a), the plan is structured to provide a pre-determined retirement income beginning at age 65 and continuing for life, helping participants plan with more clarity than many self-directed retirement accounts.
CCPP’s core focus is providing a retirement benefit for ministers, missionaries, and employees of churches, Christian colleges, and affiliated faith-based nonprofit ministries—particularly within Christian Churches and Churches of Christ contexts. The plan also notes service to affiliated organizations and parachurch ministries, aiming to help workers who may not have access to a denominational pension plan through their employer.
Operationally, CCPP is built around a unit-based contribution model. Organizations (and, in some cases, participants) contribute a set annual amount per unit, and participants can add additional units prior to age 60. Because it is a defined benefit structure, the plan emphasizes predictable retirement income based on participation factors such as age at enrollment. CCPP also highlights plan portability, allowing participants to continue participation if they change ministries or jobs.
Governance and oversight are central to how CCPP operates. The plan is sponsored by a Board of Governors nominated by adopting organizations, and it is managed day-to-day by a Chief Executive Officer/Plan Administrator appointed by the Board. The plan also contracts with an outside consulting group for actuarial review and references bank trusteeship and diversified asset management as part of its fiduciary approach.
People typically engage with CCPP through employer enrollment and ongoing participation. Churches and ministry organizations can explore enrollment, use available forms for participation and beneficiary designations, and contact the plan office for administrative support. For individual participants, engagement may include understanding the plan’s benefit estimates, keeping contact information current, and coordinating enrollment or updates through their employer or the plan office.
