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ICM’s “Community Impact Partners” offers trusted way to support indigenous church planting in spiritually underserved regions
A local church planted by ICM
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International Cooperating Ministries
Aug. 12, 2025
NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Aug. 12, 2025 /Standard Newswire/ — In a world where more than 3 billion people live without a church within walking distance, International Cooperating Ministries (ICM) launches a new way for everyday supporters to make a global impact from home.
The international missions organization, known for building over 13,600 permanent churches across 110 countries, now offers Community Impact Partners, a monthly giving program that empowers believers to help establish healthy churches that make disciples through local leaders in under-served communities around the world.
The Community Impact Partners program offers a trusted way for donors to give consistently toward global church growth. A donation of $29 a month allows supporters to take an active part in providing permanent church buildings and funding locally led outreach like feeding programs, medical clinics, clean water access, as well as discipleship materials and training for pastors and leaders.
As a Community Impact Partner, each donor helps ensure that local churches embody all five signs of a healthy church: teaching the Word, making disciples, serving their community, growing through evangelism and multiplying a sustainable witness for Christ through church planting to neighboring communities.
“Our vision has always been to place a healthy church within walking distance of every person in the world,” said Janice Rosser Allen, CEO and President of ICM. “Community Impact Partners makes it possible for anyone to help make that vision a reality by equipping trusted local leaders who are already transforming their communities. It’s a way to invest in transformation that doesn’t just last, it multiplies.”
ICM’s model emphasizes trust and sustainability. Rather than sending Western missionaries abroad, the organization partners with indigenous Christian leaders who are already rooted in their communities and actively discipling others.
“We don’t plant churches from afar,” said Allen. “Our partners already know the language, culture, and spiritual landscape. We’re simply equipping them to do what God has called them to do, faster, deeper, and with greater reach.”
The new program launches at a time of significant growth for ICM, having recently expanded into Chad and Lithuania, bringing its active ministry to 110 countries. This expansion also includes planting over 700 churches in Vietnam, nearly 500 in Colombia and exceeding 3,000 across Latin America. This growth underscores the organization’s mission to establish churches within walking distance for the more than 3 billion people globally who currently lack access.
The Community Impact Partners program is designed for anyone who wants to give consistently and confidently toward the global Church. Each donor receives updates, stories and prayer points, helping them stay connected to the impact of their generosity.
In many cases, when a church is built, it is often the only permanent structure in the community. It serves as a hub for spiritual growth, practical ministry and local outreach. From hosting children’s programs and women’s Bible studies to offering medical care and food distribution, each church becomes a community anchor grounded in the gospel.
In a coastal town in South Asia, a group of fishermen-turned-believers worshiped for years on the beach after being turned away from local churches. Their simple gatherings grew into a thriving community of faith. With support from generous donors, construction is now underway for a permanent church building, marking a new chapter in their ministry.
“We gave up everything to follow Jesus,” said Pastor Naraj, based in a small village in Sri Lanka. “Now, God is giving us a place to belong and to grow His church for generations.”
With over 35 years of experience, thorough vetting of local partners, and a reputation for cost-effective impact, ICM has gained the trust of donors worldwide. Despite challenges such as poverty, spiritual opposition and political conflict, over 95% of projects are completed. Each of ICM’s 300 partners reports to ICM Regional Directors for a period of three years, during which they monitor congregation growth, church planting, and salvations in each location. Every gift promotes long-term transformation and discipleship rooted in the local church.
To become a Community Impact Partner or learn more, visit icm.org/impact.
About ICM
For more than 35 years, International Cooperating Ministries has worked with indigenous ministries to build churches and disciple believers in some of the hardest-to-reach areas of the world. With more than 13,600 churches planted across 110 countries, ICM focuses on equipping local leaders through church construction, discipleship materials, and support that strengthens entire communities. By working exclusively with local partners, ICM ensures each project is culturally appropriate, sustainable, and impactful.
SOURCE International Cooperating Ministries
CONTACT: SaraBeth Evans, 864-500-3936, sarabeth@kccommunications.co
