Articles for tag: International Conference on Missions

February 18, 2026

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ICOM 2026 (International Conference on Missions)

ICOM 2026 (International Conference on Missions) is a multi-day missions conference that brings together mission organizations, churches, students, and individuals to encourage, equip, and enlist workers for the Great Commission. As a long-running gathering (launched in 1948), ICOM serves as an in-person hub for meeting missionaries, exploring global and local mission opportunities, discovering new partnerships, and accessing practical tools and resources to strengthen your church’s mission efforts year-round. Dates: November 12–14, 2026 Location: St. Louis, Missouri (America’s Center)

January 20, 2026

Christian Standard

Church Leadership Mission & Evangelism News & Updates Organizations & Events

The International Conference On Missions Announces New Executive Director

ICOM has announced Rob Maupin as its next Executive Director, succeeding David Empson after 25 years of leadership. Maupin will begin as transitional director April 1 and assume the role September 1.

November 11, 2025

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Christian Standard Updates Mission & Evangelism Organizations & Events

GNPI Celebrates 50 Years of Ministry

Good News Productions, International (GNPI) has reached the half-century mark for using media and technology to share the gospel around the world and empower other Christians to do the same.

November 6, 2025

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Church Leadership Mission & Evangelism Organizations & Events

Uniting for the Mission: Renew.org and ICOM Partner to Advance Global Disciple Making

In a significant move toward greater unity and impact within the Restoration Movement, Renew.org and the International Conference on Missions (ICOM) are launching a formal partnership aimed at strengthening disciple-making efforts both locally and globally.

September 30, 2025

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Mission & Evangelism

Fill This Container: Conditions in Ukraine Spark a Major Effort at ICOM

Mulberry Int., ICOM, IDES, Lifeline, and FAME collaborate to fill at least one 40-foot container and have it over to the people of Ukraine by 2026.

July 3, 2025

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Mission & Evangelism

Community Change Brings Life Transformation: Denford Chizanga and Africa Development Mission’s Impact

Denford Chizanga's life is a testament to transformation—not only the transformation of his own, but also transformation in the lives of countless people across Africa.

September 1, 2024

Ministries & Nonprofits Organizations & Events

The Solomon Foundation Doesn’t Just Believe in this Movement, We Believe in You!

There is no doubt that we at The Solomon Foundation really believe in this movement and that we put our resources and energy to work every day to help the person in a hard and resistant urban environment, the ministry volunteer in a rural church virtually invisible to the world outside of its community, the preacher trying to figure out how to connect more effectively to the community while lifting up the name of Jesus, and the church leadership wanting to reach out to new communities through multi-site. We don’t just believe in this movement; we believe in you!

May 21, 2024

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Conferences & Gatherings Organizations & Events

‘Entrusted’—ICOM’s President Shares Vision for 2024 Conference

"The ICOM 2024 theme of 'Entrusted' comes from 2 Timothy 2:2," 2024 president Andrew Jit shares. "Jesus has entrusted to us the best news, the gospel, and we are called to preach and proclaim it to those around us, both in our Jerusalem and to the ends of the earth." . . .

May 8, 2024

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Conferences & Gatherings Organizations & Events

ICOM Announces Speakers (Plus News Briefs)

The lineup of speakers has been set for this fall’s International Conference On Missions, which will take place Nov. 14-16 in Lexington, Ky. The theme this year is “Entrusted.” . . . Plus briefs from Ozark Christian College, Exponential, and the Northwest Christian Convention.

March 27, 2024

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Church & Ministry Church Leadership Preaching

The Best Sermon I Never Heard

"Can I tell you about the best sermon I never heard?" Matt Proctor asked the crowd at ICOM last November. "If I could time travel just once . . . I would go back to Luke 24. On that very first Easter Sunday . . . the resurrected Jesus is walking on the road to Emmaus, talking with two travelers. . . ."

March 6, 2024

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News Briefs for March 6

ICOM offers an entire church/college family registration option. Plus, housing information is now available for the Nov. 14-16 conference in Lexington, Ky. . . . Plus briefs from Waypoint Church Planters, CMF, The Pressing On Conference (April 9-11), KCU, and more . . .

December 29, 2023

Diane Stortz: Reflecting on 50 Years of Service in Christian Publishing

After an interesting introduction to Christian publishing, Diane Stortz served in the field for 50 years, enjoying success as an editor, freelance writer, and author. She retired in 2023. (Former Christian Standard editor Mark A. Taylor, who served with Diane at Standard Publishing for several years, wrote this article.)

December 20, 2023

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News Briefs for Dec. 20

Briefs from ICOM, Orchard Group, Kentucky Christian University, Great Lakes Christian College, Johnson University, and more . . .

November 21, 2023

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Conferences & Gatherings Organizations & Events

Big Turnout Among Students for ‘Solid’ ICOM Gathering in OKC

While traveling home from the 2023 International Conference on Missions—which finished up Saturday in Oklahoma City—ICOM Executive Director David Empson said he kept track of his messages. He said he was pleased with what he was hearing. . . .

November 8, 2023

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News Briefs for November 8

Briefs about the re-release of a novel about Alexander Campbell, videos from CMF International, a Midwest Christian College reunion, Harding University's 100th anniversary, and more.

October 25, 2023

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Alexander Campbell Restoration Movement History

RENEW.org, College Press Partnering to Re-release Novel about Alexander Campbell

RENEW.org and College Press are collaborating on the re-release of "The Fool of God," a novel that tells the story of Alexander Campbell, a key pioneer of the Restoration Movement. The book is a factual retelling of Campbell’s life. It will be available at ICOM . . .

October 20, 2023

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Mission & Evangelism

Josh and Denise Beck: Fully Dedicated to Helping Build Up Missionaries

Denise Beck is executive director of Velvet Ashes, a support organization for women in missions. Josh Beck in July took over as executive director of Barnabas International, a group that provides resources and encouragement to missionaries globally. Donna Cole, global partners counselor at College Heights Christian Church, calls the Becks an “amazing servant couple.” . . .

October 18, 2023

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News Briefs for Oct. 18

Two Point University Department of Biblical Studies faculty members have written books. Plus briefs from ICOM, Team Expansion, Milligan University, GLCC, and more . . .

September 1, 2023

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Hooked on Hope!

Hooked on Hope!

How Are Our Churches—and Our Movement—Doing Today? An Honest Evaluation.

August 1, 2023

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Ministries & Nonprofits Organizations & Events

Beale Takes Helm of Christian Churches Pension Plan

W. Todd Beale succeeded Reggie Hundley as CEO/administrator of the Christian Churches Pension Plan (CCPP) on July 1, and he is continuing the effort to increase visibility of the plan among those who can benefit from it. . . .