About Five Islands Christian Ministries Inc.

5ICM is an umbrella organisation of combined-church ministries that serve the Illawarra region of Australia (Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama Council areas). Follow the links on the left to find out more about the member ministries: Illawarra Prayer Network, Wollongong Gospel Choir, Grace Community, and Revival Ministries.

5ICM member ministries accept the teaching of the Apostle’s Creed and see Christ’s indwelling Holy Spirit as the basis of Christian unity. 5ICM supports the churches' work towards greater visible church unity as expressed in the National Council of Churches of Australia Covenant.

Christians believe that God loves people unconditionally. He wants to save them and minister to their needs. We become a Christian by responding in faith to Jesus’ invitation to be his friend. Although there are differences in the teaching and practice of the various churches and denominations, the Bible says we should be “making every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace” (Ephesians 4:3). Christians believe that Christ's Spirit dwells within each of them and that he desires to reach out to everyone with the love of God.

5ICM seeks to assist combined-church ministries so that they will be more effective in serving others. Member ministries benefit from joint incorporation, charity status, insurances, this website, a contacts database, etc. All Illawarra ministries and churches benefit from the prayer and support of a region-wide Christian network. If you would like further information or are interested in joining this voluntary ministry, please contact us.

Year	History
2005	Wollongong Healing Rooms set up began. ABN registered.
2006	It was decided to share the insurance and incorporation status of WHR with other ministries. 5ICM incorporated, charity tax concessions granted. Wollongong Healing Rooms name changed to Five Islands Healing Rooms. Wollongong Gospel Choir, Illawarra Prayer Network, and Revival Ministries joined.
2007	Revival Ministries conducted outreach meetings at Bellambi. Grace Community conducted an Alpha course.
2008	Five Islands Healing ministry closed. Involvement in planning for Jesus. All about life 2009 campaign commenced. Grace Community formally joined 5ICM. 5ICM constitution changed to be an umbrella organisation of member ministries.
2009	Life Recovery Ministries joined 5ICM. Wollongong Gospel Choir increased to 25 members. Jesus. All about life campaign supported by Illawarra Prayer Network. Grace Community organised a JAAL course.
2010	Life Recovery Ministries closed. Illawarra Prayer Network increased to over 1,800 members.
2011	5ICM Blog added to website. Illawarra Prayer Network increased of over 2,200 members.

Do you ask for money?
No, Five Islands Christian Ministries Inc. does not charge for service. 5ICM and its member ministries receive donations from those we serve and those who wish to support these ministries.

Some funds may be raised by the sale of resources. All funds go towards the costs in running the ministries and progressing the aims of 5ICM. If you want your donation directed to a specific member ministry, just let us know.

Direct deposits may be made into the IMB account: 200 429 270. IMB’s BSB number is: 641 800. The account name is “Five Islands Christian Ministries Inc.”

Cheques made out to “Five Islands Christian Ministries Inc.” may be sent to the contact address below.

Five Islands Christian Ministries is a not-for-profit charity. The Australian Taxation Office classify 5ICM as a religious organisation, so donations are not tax deductible.

New Members Welcome
Membership is open to both individuals and combined church ministries. Anyone wishing to join 5ICM needs to be a Christian and agree with the aims of 5ICM. There are many possible areas of support: ecumenical events, the 5ICM website, the Illawarra Prayer Network prayer groups and fortnightly emails, the Wollongong Gospel Choir, Gary Hetherington’s Revival Ministries, and Grace Community at Port Kembla.

If you are starting, or already running a combined-church ministry in the Illawarra, why not consider joining together with us for our mutual support? Send us an email and we will send you a document listing all the benefits of joining 5ICM.

Contact Details:
Public Officer:   Derek Thompson
Phone:    02 4256 5780
Email:    admin@5icm.org.au
Postal:    1 O'Gorman St,
            Albion Park NSW 2527
              Australia

ABN 28 067 194 840

Incorporation No. INC9885093

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