Victory Family Outreach Ministries is under the ministerial covering of the International Community of Christian Churches (ICCC).  We are part of the Providence of St. John where our presiding Bishop/Prelate is the Honorable E. V. Reeves.

The International Community of Christian Churches (ICCC) is a family of churches, ministries, and ministers joined together in common faith and discipline in historic Episcopal government.  The ICCC is currently organized into five provinces: St. Paul, St. John, St. Matthew, St. Peter and St. Andrew.

What is ICCC?

The International Community of Christian Churches (ICCC) was founded by Archbishop Van Gayton in 2000. The ICCC is a family of churches, ministries, and ministers joined together in common faith and discipline in historic Episcopal government. 

We are following God's call that His Church might be one (John 17:21) by providing an expression that holds certain core beliefs and distinctives centered around the convergence of the three major streams of the Church which are Evangelical, Sacramental and Pentecostal.

Furthermore, we are a church which is in continuity with the apostolic tradition and succession of the ancient Church (Matthew 13:52), and which holds as its highest priority, the cooperative fulfillment of the Great Commandment and the Great Commission (Matthew 22:37-40).

Expressing The Convergence of the Major Historical Streams

We are Evangelical, stressing salvation by faith in the atoning death of Jesus Christ through personal conversion, the authority and inerrancy of the Bible, the necessity of evangelism at home and abroad, the priesthood of the believer, and the importance of Spirit-anointed preaching as contrasted with mere ritual.

We are Sacramental, practicing the historically recognized rites that are vital to worship and have been preserved and practiced throughout the ages. We highly value the sacraments and sacramentalism, utilize the primary ancient Creeds, and encourage the use of a liturgy based on biblical and historic traditions along with historic ceremony and Christian symbolism.

We are Pentecostal, emphasizing the free expression of the gifts and Person of the Holy Spirit, especially in expressive praise and in signs and wonders, an in-filling of the Holy Spirit, personal spiritual growth and holiness, and everyone's individual call to ministry.

The particular blend of these historic streams is left to the discretion of the bishop and presbyters of a province, diocese or local church, but an acknowledgment of the value and some specific expression of each are necessary for membership in this communion.

Common Elements of Convergence Churches

- A restored dedication to the sacraments, especially the Lord's Table.

- An identification and connection with the historical church, particularly the church of the first four centuries.

- A love and embrace for the whole church and a desire to see increased unity and cooperation.

- The blending of the different practices of the different streams is evident, yet each church approaches convergence from its own views and emphases.

- An interest in a harmonious mixture of structure, symbolism, biblical preaching and Spirit-led worship.

- A comprehensive commitment to the Great Commandment and the Great Commission.

- A commitment to racial and gender equality and solidarity at the foot of the Cross.

The Bishops of the ICCC are committed to providing a spiritual covering to the churches and Pastors under our leadership.  We take our covenant very seriously and look forward to working together with you in God’s vineyard.  That means that all of us have a purpose or a function within the Kingdom.  It is our endeavor to bring all of the vision to pass for the glory of God!