Our History
International Christian Church held its first service on September 21, 2007 in the garage of David and Helen Devera in Goose Creek, SC. The Deveras were citizens of the Philippines who came to the United States after Pastor Devera joined the US Navy. Pastor Devera felt a calling to lead a church that was open to people of all nations, regardless of the barriers that many times divide people, such as where they were born, their native language or the color of their skin.
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In 2016, Pastor Jimmy Reeves agreed to take over for Pastor Devera, who returned to the Philippines to lead several ministries. Pastor Jimmy served faithfully and selflessly as a volunteer pastor, along with his wife, Jan, even as he maintained his full-time law practice in Summerville. In November 2022, the church voted to call their first full-time paid pastor when they hired Pastor Aaron Bohrer, who had previously pastored an international church in Thailand.
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For over 26 years, ICC has strived toward fulfilling the command found in Matthew 28:19-20 of reaching people of all nations. Whether you were born in the United States or on the other side of the world, whether your native language is English, Tagalog, or one of the other 6500 languages spoken throughout the world, and regardless of the color of your skin or ethnic makeup, you are welcome at ICC. Please join us as we experience the love of God and work toward sharing His love with all nations!
Our Beliefs
We Believe:
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The Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God revealing the love of God to the world.
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1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Timothy 3:15-17
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That there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
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Matthew 28:19; John 10:30; Ephesians 4:4-6
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​In God the Father, an infinite personal, spiritual being perfect in holiness, wisdom, power, and love. We believe He concerns Himself mercifully in the affairs of men, hears and answers prayer, and saves from sin and death all who come to Him through Jesus Christ.
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John 16:23-27; Galatians 4:4-6; Ephesians 1:3, 17-23
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​In the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His substitutionary atonement, in His bodily resurrection from the dead, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal, visible return from heaven in power and glory.
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Matthew 1:23; John 1:1-4 and 1:29; Acts 1:11 and 2:22-24; Romans 8:24; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Philippians 2:5-11; Hebrews 1:1-4 and 4:15
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​The Holy Spirit is a person and is fully God. He calls, regenerates, baptizes into the body of Christ, indwells every believer, guides and empowers believers, and gives gifts to all believers to be used in ministry so that the church functions properly. He convicts of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment.
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Matthew 28:19; John 3:5, 16:13; Acts 1:8, 5:3-4; 1Corinthians 6:11, 12:4-13; Ephesians 3:16, 4:11-26
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​God created man, male and female, in the image of God and free from sin. We further believe that man, because of his fall in Adam, is a sinner by nature and choice and is, therefore, spiritually dead, in need of salvation.
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Genesis 1:26-27; 2:4-3:19; Romans 3:23, 5:12-21, 6:23
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In salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. We further believe that this salvation is based upon the sovereign grace of God, was purchased by Christ on the cross, and is received by man through faith, apart from any human merit, works, or ritual. Salvation results in righteous living, good works, and proper social concern. Salvation further results in a right relationship with God and its end is eternal life.
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John 1:12, 3:3-16, 5:24; Ephesians 2:8-10; 1 Timothy 2:5
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​In the bodily resurrection of both the saved and the lost; the saved unto the resurrection of eternal life and the lost unto the resurrection of damnation and eternal punishment.
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1 Corinthians 15:51-57; Revelation 20:11-15
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​In the spiritual unity of believers in the Lord Jesus Christ and that all believers are members of His body, the church.
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1 Corinthians 12:12, 27; Ephesians 1:22-23
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​That each local church is self-governing in function and must be free from interference by any ecclesiastical or political authority. We further believe that every human being is directly responsible to God in matters of faith and life, and that each should be free to worship God according to the dictates of his conscience. The believer is called to loyal obedience to government and to stand for the righteous will of God.
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Matthew 22:21; Romans 13:1; 1 Timothy 2:1-6
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​As Christians we are called to offer ourselves as living sacrifices to God. This should manifest itself in a life fully committed to serving and worshiping the Lord.
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Romans 12:1; Matthew 6:24; Deuteronomy 13:4; John 12:26
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Our Leadership
ICC leadership consists of the Pastor, as well as the elders and deacons who are all elected annually.
Aaron Bohrer
Pastor
Pastor Aaron served as a minister overseas for almost 25 years. He has pastored two international churches and led worship in many countries around the world. He and his wife, Laurel, have two daughters and love living in the low country.
Jimmy Reeves
Elder, Former Pastor
Pastor Jimmy has been a member of ICC for seven years, when he became Pastor of the church. He has been married to Jan Reeves for 38 years, and they have two adult children and five grandchildren. Pastor Jimmy works as an attorney in Summerville.
Bayani Villegas
Elder
Brother Bayani is blessed with 3 daughters and 1 son. He has been married to his wife Vivian for 28 years. They also have 9 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. He is retired from the U.S. Navy after 30 years of service. He has served as Deacon and then for the past 5 years as an Elder at ICC.
Steve Hucks
Elder
Brother Steve has been a member of ICC for 7years. During that time, he has served as an Elder, and assisted with discipleship and children's ministry. He has been married to Denise Hucks for 28 years, and they have two children. He works at Charleston Southern University as a chemical safety officer.
John Griffey
Elder
John has been a member of ICC for 5 years, serving as Deacon, Elder, and Bible study leader and Men's Fellowship. He has been married to Merlinda Griffey for 39 years, with 4 children and 6 grandchildren. Brother John is a retired member of the US Air Force and is currently employed by GardaWorld.
Eli Bringas
Deacon
Eli has been a member of ICC since 2007 serving on the Praise team for much of that time. He has been married to his wife, Che for 12 years. They have an 8-year-old son, and Eli also has 3 adult children, and 4 grandchildren. He works for a data research company and is also a licensed real estate agent.
Jim De Mol
Deacon
Jim has been a member of ICC since 2022. He is married to Jo with 2 children, Daniel and Elise. He works for Water Mission as Senior Finance Director. He is a CPA with more than 40 years of service in Christian Ministry, doing financial management through accounting.
Ramon Jalandoni
Deacon
Brother Ramon has been a member of ICC for more than 10 years. During that time he has assisted in children's ministry. He has been married to Reynalyn Jalandoni for 8 years, and they have two beautiful daughters. He works at South Carolina State Port Authority as a Container handler operator.
Michael Prohaski
Deacon
Brother Michael is a member of ICC and married to Riza. They have a baby b0y named Malachi. He has served in various ways at the church, primarily on the praise and worship team and streaming team.