The Intercontinental Church Society

Founded in 1823 by Samuel Codner as a mission to support English-speaking people in Newfoundland, the Intercontinental Church Society (ICS) has grown into a dynamic Anglican mission agency. For over two centuries, ICS has supported evangelism, church planting and chaplaincy across the globe, particularly among English-speaking people living, working or travelling outside their home countries. With over 1.5 billion English speakers worldwide our mission is global, reflected by our chaplaincy congregations which are richly multinational. We currently have 48 Mission Partners in 17 countries over 4 continents. Our foundations are strong. We are financially stable, spiritually vibrant with a highly engaged Council and committed team. We feel that the time is ripe to pursue growth. This is a watershed moment. Under The Reverend Canon Richard Bromley s leadership, as Mission Director, our governance, relationship with the Diocese of Europe and our partnership with our chaplaincies have been greatly strengthened. In this season we are launching a new 10-year vision to plant 50 English-speaking Anglican churches in major cities and towns across Europe, to proclaim the gospel in culturally relevant ways, foster collaboration with other denominations and congregations, and become catalysts for further church plants. We are now seeking to appoint a dynamic Mission Director as Richard s successor. This post is subject to an occupational requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act that the post holder be a practising Christian. You will be a Christian with a vibrant evangelical faith embracing a generous orthodoxy, with a breadth of senior strategic leadership experience in a cross-cultural Christian mission setting, pastoral and relationship building skills and compassion and wisdom to navigate the opportunities and challenges of the season ahead. You will also be passionate about our vision to reach people for Christ.