Internet message board

As an organisation we have fully grasped the opportunity that the Internet has provided. Therefore it is no surprise that we have been running a discussion board since January 2003, which itself began life as an e-mail group in 2002. Originally started as a Christian football outreach - hence the title of On-lineFC - it has quickly developed beyond that, and we now refer to it as On-lineForChrist. In these days of worries about Internet safety, because it is fully moderated and members have to be activated, we offer an excellent level of security to all those that join and get involved. The photograph (left) was taken at Trans World Radio studios where On-lineFC was featured in an hour long programme. You can find more information on On-lineFC by clicking here.

Long - term mission placements

It was a natural development from the sending of short-term teams to Africa that we would then place longer-term workers on the field. Whilst function may have changed from a century ago, the age of the missionary is definitely not dead! There is still a need for people to work cross-culturally for the kingdom. We've placed people in Ghana, Tanzania (James Colton in photograph) and Uganda, but would like to do more. Further details on long-term mission placements can be found by clicking here.

Practical projects

Although our mandate is to preach the gospel, nevertheless man is tripartite and so we adopt very much a holistic approach to ministry. And particularly in Africa, you can't just preach, but you have to get involved in the lives of people.This actually makes the spiritual work easier as it adds weight to what you say and proves that you will back your words with actions. SICM has been involved with numerous practical projects over the years, and will continue to do so in the future as we seek to touch the lives of many in every way we can. Find out more by clicking here.

SICM Sevens

In the minds of many believers, faith and football (soccer to the Americans) do not sit together comfortably. However, we have found that the beautiful game, as it is known, is a tremendous tool as far as outreach is concerned. Approach a group of young men in England and ask them to come to church and you will generally get a negative response. However, invite them to a game of football and you will have many takers. We run a league in our local area which from July 2007 entered its fourth season. There is a specific web site designated to SICM Sevens and you can check it out by clicking here.