FAQ

General

Founded in 1986, ICM stands for International Cooperating Ministries and partners with indigenous ministries committed to making disciples. Working together, we equip local communities of believers with a permanent church building, practical discipleship tools for oral learners, and more. Learn more about ICM’s history here.

Yes! No matter your skills, we very likely have a volunteer role just for you! Learn more and start your application here.

Yes! We’ve made it easy for you to launch an online fundraising campaign that you can share with your friends and family and post on social media. You can learn more and start your fundraising campaign here.

We’re excited you want to work with us! Explore our current job openings here. Don’t see any jobs listed? Be sure to come back and check it often.

Giving

Your gift to ICM, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is tax deductible under applicable laws. ICM’s tax ID number is 546338714.

Please consult your tax professional for questions related to your unique situation.

When you invest $1000 or more, we’ll connect you to a local congregation in need of a building. Along the way, you’ll receive regular updates on the building’s completion and dedication plus continued reports from the church for 3 years after the project is done.

Yes, we accept donations by check. Please mail your check to 99 Old Oyster Point Rd., Newport News, VA 23602.

To change the amount or frequency of your gift or update any other details, please log in to your account here.

You’ll find all our most recent financial documents and forms at the bottom of the About page here.

ICM’s Work

We are a missions organization focused on empowering local and indigenous pastors and church planters within the countries where we serve. We do not send missionaries, but ICM employees regularly travel to visit our ministry partners worldwide.

ICM works in the 10/40 Window, and many of our church projects are among unreached people groups. We partner  with indigenous ministries in 103 (and counting!) countries across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. See the scale of our global impact in this video.

We partner within local networks of churches, denominations, and organizations. If you represent a local church, we’ll connect you to our network partner within your country. To learn more and get started, please contact us.

ICM works directly with indigenous ministry partners to identify congregations in need of a permanent church structure. Together with your investment, we supply funding for the materials. Our ministry partners work with the local congregations to design the plans, provide the land, and volunteer the labor. No two churches are the same. Every church fits into the culture and needs of the congregation. Plus, the church building belongs to the local congregation, not ICM.

Of course! Foundations is ICM’s complete, easy-to-understand devotional survey of the Bible. It’s used by believers in 185 countries and has been translated into 66 languages. 

Foundations is divided into several courses, each delivered in audio and video formats that can be streamed or downloaded. Please learn more about Foundations here.