Ministry and Mission

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From the President

Community starts at the church level

“But God has so composed the body, giving greater honor to the part that lacked it that there may be no division in the body, but that the members may have the same care for one another. If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together. Now you are… Continue Reading

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From the President

Humble people working with humble people, for God’s Kingdom

“Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.“ Philippians 2:3-4 (ESV) We’ve all had them at times – those teachable moments when we learned something we didn’t know which… Continue Reading

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From the President

Working for Christ, steadily improving

“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ. Colossians 3:23-24 (ESV) At CIF, we talk often about quality and setting the bar of achievement high for ourselves. I enjoy encouraging others… Continue Reading

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From the President

Stewarding together in 2026

“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory… Continue Reading

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