Christians in Caring Professions

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Introduction to CiCP

We are a fellowship of Christians from all denominations concerned with vision, challenge and encouragement in the practical aspects of expressing our Christian faith within a professional context.

We are committed to exercising a prophetic role in present day society where medical, moral and ethical standards are constantly under threat of erosion.

We feel that God has prompted us to listen to the beat of His heart and to speak His mind, whether it be in constructive criticism of the system, or in active energising of those who are sick, down-trodden or broken-hearted and of those who work amongst them. Our members are primarily those working in the caring professions in hospital and community services, e.g. doctors, nurses, professions associated with medicine, social workers, probation officers. But we also include teachers, pastors and ministers and others. Students are particularly welcome.

Vision of CiCP

Our vision is to see a new dimension appearing in our caring and healing ministries through the power of the Holy Spirit, as we live and speak as a prophetic people of God within the context of our daily professional lives.

Aims of CiCP

• To encourage and challenge all Christians working in personal care both within and outside the NHS or Social services, to live for Jesus Christ



• To witness to the truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to be led and empowered by the Holy Spirit in our daily professional lives to meet the needs of sick, hurting and needy folk both in our personal and professional lives



• To apply Biblical principles to the professional, moral and ethical issues of today and act as a prophetic voice within the professions and our society



• To nurture communities for prayer, mutual support and encouragement at a local and national level

Prophetic Calling

Humanistic trends and occult influences need to be challenged by the Word of God with a bold prophetic voice. Our own lifestyle as a prophetic people has to be a key part of our witness. In God's name we point to the hope that the Cross of Jesus Christ brings to the fear of death all around us. We work to see the concept of care for the whole person be both accepted and activated on Christian principles.

Pastoral Calling

• We aim to nurture non-residential communities of committed and enduring support for one another through local and regional groups, and particularly by encouraging small groups of three or four to worship and intercede together



• We recognise the part we can play as caring professionals in and alongside the pastoral caring of our local church fellowships



• We encourage the growth of our listening and caring gifts as they are practised with one another and all those we meet

Practical Action

• Area prayer groups



• Occasional conferences



• Monthly newsletter and prayer diary



• A central office - a place of communication



• Community - a place of growth

The Way Forward

• Praying for us and with us - we will send you a monthly prayer diary



• Joining our mailing list by completing and returning the enclosed enrolment card



• Contributing financially to the administration of CiCP as God enables you - we hope you can give at least annually, but we do not have a set membership fee



• Linking with a local/regional group if you can - we will let you have details of your nearest contact

Statement of Faith

• The Bible is the only infallible, authoritative Word of God



• There is one God eternally existent in Three persons - Father, Son and Holy Spirit



• Our Lord Jesus Christ is fully God and fully human. We believe in His virgin birth, His sinless life, His miracles, His death on our behalf, His bodily resurrection, His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and His personal return in power and glory



• We were wonderfully created in God's image. As a result of Adam's fall, we are basically sinful, and need God's mercy through the redemption Jesus brought by His death on the cross. Repentance towards God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ are necessary for salvation.



• The ministry of the Holy Spirit regenerates, sanctifies, fills and equips the believer with demonstrations of power freely given for service.



• All believers have a unity in the Lord Jesus Christ, and the visible manifestation of this is in the local body, the Church.

Contacting CiCP

Christians in Caring Professions
PO Box 518
Swansea
SA1 9BY

Tel: 0870 909 2006

Send us an email

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