International Christian Church

What International Christian Church does

International Christian Church (ICC Newcastle) is an independent Pentecostal church headquartered at 37 Queen Street, Waratah West, in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. Founded in 1984 by a group of Italian immigrants who pooled resources to purchase the property that remains the church's main site, ICC is led by Senior Pastor Tony Ienco (founding pastor) and Associate Pastor Mirella Ienco. The congregation is self-described as multi-national, with members drawn from over 25 countries, and is affiliated with the Australian Christian Churches (ACC) national Pentecostal network.

The church's service portfolio centers on weekly Sunday worship (10 AM, in-person and YouTube livestream) and Wednesday prayer meetings (in-person and Zoom), supplemented by a layered set of ministries including Kids Church, Bible Study, Women's Ministry, Men's Ministry, Connect (students/youth), the ICC Worship Team, Volunteer programs, and Overseas Ministries. Additional services include free transport to Sunday services for congregants who need it and an online giving infrastructure supporting tithes, general offerings, a Building Fund, a Mission Fund, an Overseas Children Fund, and special offerings, all routed via bank transfer to a designated ANZ account. The church supports an overseas mission partnership (ICC Kenya) that has planted three churches in Kenya.

ICC operates as a private, donation-funded religious organization with no publicly traded status, no external investors, and no disclosed financial figures. Its go-to-market is community-led, relying on organic social channels (Facebook, Instagram), YouTube broadcasts, the website, and in-person events and conferences (including the 2026 "Outpouring" gathering promoted via Humanitix) to reach and retain members. The technology stack is conventional and minimal — a WordPress website, YouTube livestreaming, social media accounts, and Zoom — with no proprietary platforms or AI-driven capabilities.

Name

International Christian Church

Legal name

International Christian Church in Newcastle

Website

https://iccnewcastle.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Worship Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

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Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

Keywords

• Christian worship services
• Religious community programs
• Church ministry services
• Biblical education programs
• Faith-based community

Headquarters

HQ city

Waratah West

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Voluntary donations from congregation members including tithes (10% of income as biblical standard), general offerings, and special donations. Collected via bank transfer to BSB 012-670, Account 204712472.
2. Building Fund: Dedicated fund for church property maintenance and expansion. Accepts transfers with specific notation.
3. Mission Fund: Fund supporting missionary activities and overseas ministry operations including ICC Kenya planting of 3 churches.
4. Overseas Children Fund: Dedicated charitable fund supporting children overseas, particularly in Kenya ministry.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

International Christian Church (ICC Newcastle) is a multi-national Pentecostal church providing weekly Sunday worship services (in-person and YouTube livestream), Wednesday prayer meetings (in-person and Zoom), Bible study programs, and age-segmented ministries (Kids Church, Women's Ministry, Men's Ministry, Connect youth). Free transport to Sunday services and overseas mission partnerships (3 planted churches in Kenya) extend its ministry footprint.

Product overview

International Christian Church Newcastle operates as a multi-national church offering a portfolio of spiritual services and ministries. The core offering is Sunday worship services held both in-person at 37 Queen Street, Waratah West and online via YouTube livestream. Supporting ministries include Kids Church, Bible Study, Women's Ministry, Men's Ministry, ICC Worship Team, Connect (youth), Overseas Ministries, and Volunteer programs. Additional services include weekly Prayer Meetings (in-person and Zoom), transport assistance, and online giving through bank transfer.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sunday Services Weekly Sunday worship services held in-person at 37 Queen Street, Waratah West at 10 AM and streamed online via YouTube livestream, featuring praise, worship, and sermon. Free transport pickup and drop-off is available for congregants who need it.
• Wednesday Prayer Meeting Weekly prayer meetings held Wednesdays 7-8 PM at the church and via Zoom, encouraging believers to pray without ceasing. Open and free to all.
• Bible Study Discipleship program focused on discovering Bible-based life principles to equip believers for a purposeful, God-fulfilled life. Open to congregation members and seekers.
• Kids Church Children's ministry providing a safe, fun environment where children learn about God through songs and hands-on creative activities during Sunday services. Targeted at children of congregation members and visitors.
• Connect (Youth/Student Ministry) Meeting place for students and young people to share and strengthen their Christian faith, providing peer fellowship and faith formation for younger demographics.
• Women's Ministry Community-building ministry for women leaders dedicated to elevating the Great Commission globally, fostering lifelong friendships, spiritual growth, and kingdom service.
• Men's Ministry Programs and events including conferences, breakfasts, prayer, and worship to equip men to live as God intended and reach their highest level in Christ through fellowship and encouragement.
• Overseas Ministries International mission partnerships supporting the planting and operation of three churches in Kenya through the ICC Kenya ministry, with congregation-based prayer and financial support.
• Sunday Transport Service Free bus service that picks up and drops off congregants before and after Sunday services, lowering transportation barriers for members across the Newcastle region.
• Events and Conferences Recurring special events including Main Services, Prayer Meetings, Men's Gatherings, and dedicated conferences (e.g., The Gathering 2026 Outpouring) open to congregants and visitors.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Australian Christian ChurchescoreOthersICC Newcastle is a member of Australian Christian Churches (ACC), the national affiliation body for Pentecostal churches in Australia. ACC provides organizational support, resources, and represents member churches nationally.
• ICC Kenya MinistrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICC Newcastle partners with ICC Kenya ministry which includes 3 planted churches in Kenya. This overseas ministry partnership supports mission work and church planting in East Africa.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Converge International Churches: Australian Pentecostal church network with multiple affiliated congregations. Comparable denominationally and operationally, serving as an alternative affiliation body in a similar Australian Pentecostal ecosystem.
• Hillsong Church: Globally recognized Pentecostal church originating in Australia (ACC-affiliated). Directly comparable denomination and worship style to ICC, but operating at vastly larger scale with multiple campuses, extensive media production, and a global brand.
• C3 Church: Global Pentecostal movement with Australian origins and ACC lineage. Comparable in worship style and congregational model, though operates a global church-planting network at significantly greater scale than ICC.

Direct peers

• Planetshakers Church: Pentecostal/charismatic church based in Melbourne, Australia, with associated worship music ministry. Comparable in denomination, ACC affiliation ecosystem, and emphasis on Spirit-led worship and multi-generational programming.
• Citipointe Church: Pentecostal church in Brisbane affiliated with Australian Christian Churches. Directly comparable in denomination, ACC membership, and Australian Pentecostal service model including multi-campus and youth-oriented ministry.
• Kingdom City: Pentecostal church based in Australia with active outreach and missions programs. Comparable in denomination, worship format, and emphasis on equipping believers — overlapping ICC's 'destiny'-oriented positioning.
• NewHope Baptist Church: Large evangelical/charismatic church in Melbourne with multi-site operations, contemporary worship, and missions partnerships. Comparable to ICC in contemporary Pentecostal-adjacent worship style and demographic ministry breadth.

Regional players

• Crossway Baptist Church: Multi-site evangelical church operating in different Australian cities. Comparable contemporary worship and small-group ministry model, though operates in different regional markets than ICC's Newcastle footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@iccnewcastle
• Facebookfacebook.com/iccnewcastle
• Instagraminstagram.com/iccnewcastle
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/international-christian-church

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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