Returning With Joy

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Date:                            March 26, 2026

Dear Friends and Faithful Partners,
As we reflect on this year’s journey, I am reminded of the words in Luke 10, where the seventy-two returned with joy, sharing all that God had done through them. In many ways, that same spirit fills the pages of this past year’s Annual Report.
Every day, we receive reports from believers living in some of the most difficult places on earth — places where following Christ can cost everything. We hear of churches destroyed, families displaced, individuals imprisoned and even martyred for their faith. Yet, just as in Scripture, these stories do not end in despair. Instead, they are filled with resilience, courage, and the unmistakable faithfulness of God.

We see congregations gathering again after their buildings are burned. We hear of believers sharing the Gospel even from prison cells. We witness families, though suffering greatly, proclaiming that they are not forgotten. These are not just stories—they are testimonies of God’s ongoing work through His Church.
And behind each of these testimonies is you.
Your prayers, generosity, and advocacy make this mission possible. You are part of every life touched, every family restored, and every believer strengthened. Because of your partnership, hope continues to reach those who need it most.
As you read through this report, my prayer is that you see more than numbers or summaries. I pray that you see God’s hand at work, that you are encouraged by the faith of our brothers and sisters, and that you are reminded that the mission is far from over. We must continue to reach all persecuted Christians.
Thank you for standing with the persecuted Church. Thank you for being part of God’s story through ICC.
All for Him,
Shawn P. Wright
President

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