Our Mission
We ease the suffering of Christians in hostile places and aid, support, and empower them as they boldly live out their faith.
About ICC
Helping all Christians
As we know, the ‘church’ is not a building but the global body of believers who have put their faith and trust in Jesus and follow Him.
So many passages in Scripture remind us that we are connected to other believers in the body and to Christ as the head. The Apostle Paul compares the church to the human body and its many parts and functions (Romans 12:4-5).
Our hearts break for any believer who suffers hardship and oppression, be they old or young, Catholic or Protestant, or Eastern Orthodox. Wherever there is darkness, we shine the light of Christ through our endeavors. We remind the prisoner that they are not alone, give persecuted widows the tools to stand on their own, hold close the orphan whose parents were killed in an attack, fight for believers on Capitol Hill, and share their plights with the world.
In prayer, we look to heaven and ask the Lord to use us where He needs us. And to be good stewards of His resources as we serve the body of Christ.
Thank you for being a part of it.
Our History
Serving Since 1995
Since 1995, we have been assisting the worldwide persecuted Christian church by providing Assistance, Advocacy, and Awareness, and striving to be faithful to our Lord and supporters. ICC was founded by Steve Snyder, who began serving the persecuted church in 1986 when he assumed the presidency of CSI-USA (Christian Solidarity Intl. USA Division). In 1995, ICC was launched from CSI and became a completely independent organization.
Steve passed away suddenly in 2002 and was succeeded by Jeff King, who said he was called to ICC through a dream. Jeff came to ICC after spending years in the banking industry and serving 11 years with Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru). Shawn Wright succeeded Jeff as president on Oct. 31, 2025.
What Makes us unique?
Three Branches
How ICC Helps Christians
We Aid
We give hope and ease the suffering of persecuted believers, communities, and churches by rebuilding lives and equipping the church in the most hostile places.
We advocate
We counter Christian persecution by informing policymakers, fighting for justice to free prisoners, and holding regimes accountable.
We Awaken
We awaken the Western church to the suffering of persecuted Christians through engaging content that stirs hearts to prayer and action.
Our PROJECTS
understanding ICC
Since ICC’s creation in 1995, we have developed an effective and efficient system of bringing relief to persecuted Christians in need. We team up with trustworthy partners on the ground to develop and implement both immediate aid and long-term assistance projects. We then monitor our projects to ensure faithfulness to biblical principles and wise stewardship of funds.
“Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.”
ROMANS 12:14
Statement of Faith
Our Beliefs
ICC is evangelical but non-denominational and supports Christians of all backgrounds.
We Affirm the Apostles' Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church*, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
(*meaning the universal Christian church—all believers in Jesus Christ)
We Support the Lausanne Covenant
We serve all believers
- We believe that the Bible is the inspired word of God. We aid persecuted Christians from all denominational backgrounds. This includes Protestants, Catholics, and Orthodox believers. The persecuted church cannot easily afford to be isolated based on denominational differences, and we feel a Biblical mandate to support all who confess Christ as Lord.
- We understand that there are significant theological differences between denominations and traditions. We acknowledge and accept the differences but feel we must pull together to support and defend the most vulnerable members of our family…the persecuted.
Where we work