SOME COMMENTS ABOUT IICM

AND THE MINISTRY OF DR. JOHN WILLIAMS

 

I have known John Williams as a dear friend and fellow laborer in the ministry of the Lord for many years.  Through my association with him, I have found him to be a man of vision, faith, integrity, wisdom and depth.  He is also a man of great generosity and compassion. Dr. Williams has a great love for the Lord and His people.  He is an anointed teacher of the Word and has the inspired ability to make profound truths simple. 

Through the ministry of IICM, he has impacted pastors and leaders throughout the world and especially in India, equipping and training them to be more effective and competent ministers of the Lord.

 

Dr. John Williams' passion for the harvest of souls is reflected in his global vision and mission- and his international ministry around the world.  His crusades in many parts of India have brought many to saving faith in Jesus Christ confirmed by many miraculous healings.  This ministry has brought revival and refreshing to many downtrodden and discouraged.  Many have been greatly encouraged to go forth in greater power and anointing of the Holy Spirit.  In spite of his busy schedule, Dr. John Williams, both founder and senior pastor of International Faith Christian Church, Tambaram, also runs an orphanage, a Christian library and a Christian school.  He also has the vision of a full time Bible School.

 

It is a privilege to network with Dr. John Williams and be a co-laborer with him for the sake of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.   -Rev. Dr. Low Chee Keong, Pastor, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

 

I am associated with Dr. John Williams as part of the International Advisory Board of International Institute of Church Management.  Dr. John Williams is well qualified as a trainer as well as an anointed teacher and preacher of the Word of God.  He has a heart to equip pastors and leaders to be effective and anointed in the service of the Lord.    I thank the Lord for his vision in setting up the International Institute of management in this direction. May the Lord continue to anoint you and your ministry.  -Rev. Dr. David Chee, Singapore

 

It is indeed an honor to participate in your 20th year anniversary convention in Chennai, India this November.  It will be a great time of celebration and rejoicing!  It is also a joy to be able to write a letter of thanksgiving to God for the privilege of being a co-laborer with you these last four years.

 

I have watched the vision that was written down and put up on the wall of your humble beginnings in India, the thatched roof church and now the vision is a living reality.  The advances you have made in equipping leaders for the work of the ministry is astounding.  I remember this vision you had to reach throughout India with the correspondence course and last November we had representatives from most every State in India.  Truly it was a historical meeting with representatives all the way from northern India!

 

Through the years, I have watched you take small amounts of money and get incredible mileage out of it for the

Gospel.  From hardly any staff,  to multiple staff members.  From no equipment , to an office that operates effectively and powerfully.  I praise the Lord that I have been able to witness God's grace in your life and ministry!  I pray God will give you many more years and multiply your work in the lives of young Timothys.  Truly it is just the beginning.  Co-laborers together. -Rev. John H. Musser, Gospel Revival Ministries,  MI, USA

 

Dear Dr. John:  Congratulations on the 20th Anniversary of your Ministry.  Our Lord has richly blessed your Ministry.  Your Church is a Beacon of light to the community and source of great blessing.  Your Correspondence School has done a tremendous work for leadership training for workers to complete higher education while still working and carrying on their Ministry.   Your school for children and home for the needy children are fit for others to emulate.  Your tireless dedication and commitment to serve the people with your healing Ministry, traveling to many places and making a difference in peoples lives in our Lord's name is also a great work.  It gives me great pleasure to wish you and your Ministry God's speed and wishes during this special occasion.  - Dr. Arasu Rajaratnam, Logos Group, PA, U.S.A.

 

Dear brother John: I extend my heartiest congratulations to you on your 20th anniversary celebration of your ministry on November 26, 1998 and thank you for inviting me to participate in it.  It has been my privilege being associated with you through the past many years.  I pray that God will continue to use you as His instrument to touch nations of the world through your management skill and expertise.

 

I am sure there are many ministers and ministers all over the world that are very grateful for your input and influence into their lives and ministries.  Your frequent trips to Malaysia and Singapore have also been a means of encouragement and equipping of Christian leaders in Church Management.

 

My family and I, our church (Grace Assembly) and all our associated ministries congratulate you and your wife for faithfully serving the Lord.  Your sacrificial dedication is not in vain-the Lord will abundantly reward you! 

-Rev. Dr. Henry Ramaya, (Asst. Superintendent, AOG) Senior Pastor, Grace Assembly, KL, Malaysia

 

It has been a privilege and pleasure to have known you and met you there in France and for the short period you were able to minister in our churches in and around Paris.  Although I had heard of your activities in New York related to the Institute of Church Management, it was not until I personally met you here in Paris that I realized the ampleur of your ministry to the Body of Christ. 

 

Now the project you have started in India has given your work and International status and an 'Oasis' where thousands of Christian workers, Pastors and Leaders could find Renewal in their personal life, Refreshment in their ministry and Recapture their vision which many have unfortunately lost or are losing gradually.  I take this opportunity to wish God's richest blessings on you and on this great venture you are doing to extend the Kingdom of God and to prepare His body for the soon return of our Lord Jesus Christ.

-Rev. Dr. B. Selvaratnam,  Apostolic Church, Paris, France

 

We rejoice with you on this special occasion, the 20th Anniversary of your Ministry.  Praise the Lord!

Seven years ago, the Lord opened the doors of opportunity for me to Know Dr. John Williams personally.  In him, I found a servant, a tireless worker, a friend, a teacher and a man totally sold out for Jesus.

 

His humility, wisdom and total dedication has also been instrumental in bringing me to this place of ministry of God.  His desire to reach the lost for the Kingdom of God is evident in every aspect of his ministry.  His institute has blessed thousands of students and this includes pastors, church leaders and lay workers not only in India but other parts of the world too.

 

As you celebrate the 20th Anniversary, we the pastors, leaders and members of the Sabah Interior Missions rejoice with all of you as your remember God's faithfulness and all of His beautiful blessings. 

In His great love, - Dr. Vela Tan, Sabah Interior Mission, Sabah,  East Malaysia

 

It gives me immense pleasure to write a few words about Dr. John Williams who is closely associated with me and my ministry.  Dr. John Williams has been spreading the love of Christ throughout the world through various programs for more than two decades.  The salient feature of his ministry is that he does not stop with preaching the gospel but he trains up hundreds of people every year to carry the love of Christ to all parts of the world.  It is my sincere prayer that our gracious Lord should be with him, guide him and make all his endeavors a great success according to the following scripture verse:

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage;

Do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go".(Joshua 1:9)

-Dr. D.G.S. Dhinakaran, Jesus Calls, Chennai, INDIA

 

A few decades ago there was a very popular and appreciated drama called "A Man For All Seasons".  This play had to do with royalty and the Church in England.

 

As I was thinking of Dr. John Williams, the kind of a man he is, that title came to me as a description of Dr. Williams.  Whenever we have approached Dr. Williams, inviting him to participate in a conference or training or celebration, he has been right ready to join hands, if available and to share with us on all occasions (seasons).    Dr. Williams is prepared to teach and preach at a moment's notice in order to further equip those who are before him, depositing in them the Word of God and the wisdom he has gained through his years of teaching at Rhode Island University and through his ministry outreach around the world.  This spirit-filled man of God certainly has a wealth of knowledge that is so pragmatic and is directed to the lay person walking on the streets of our cities. 

 

The desires and goals, which he has for his God-given Ministries are in line with God's Word, the Bible.  His ministry follows the mandate given to those who follow Jesus, - teach, preach and heal in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ.  Obedience to the mind and will of the Lord has been the watch word of the ministry of International Institute of Church Management, under the guidance and direction of Dr. John Williams. We all need to be men and women for all seasons to the glory of God-Amen.

- Dr. Joyce M. Scott, SMI/ IBL, PA, USA

 

We have known Dr. John Williams since April 1997, when he chose to affiliate the long-standing ministry of the International Institute of Church Management with the CFN Association of Bible Schools.

 

The Institute is a covering ministry in its own right, giving leadership to hundreds of churches, church groups

and Bible schools.  It is an honor for the CFN Association of Bible schools to have this ministry in our Association.   His correspondence courses sharpen the ministerial and managerial skills of those already in ministry, while his International Bible School prepares others for the great task of bringing in the end-time harvest.   Dr. John Williams has all along maintained a high standard in completing the stringent application procedures.  His personal ministry has spanned several continents and directly benefited hundreds, if not thousands, of churches and church leaders.

 

The Institute is the important hub of the substantial ministry of Dr. Williams, which includes the Williams Christian Library (established 1979, in honor of his late Father, a medical missionary to Indonesia), International Faith Christian Church and the Devaprasad Children's Home Orphanage. 

 

The list of Dr. John Williams' vision turned into reality within 20 years is impressive.  His teaching ministry is heard annually in scores of nations, through Crusades, Leaders Conferences, Gospel meetings, and Seminars for Pastors and other Christian Leaders.

 

As a well-educated man, Dr. John Williams shows a remarkable, well-balanced approach to life and ministry.  He has written more than 20 books in English and Tamil, and publishes a monthly magazine to minister to its wide circle of readers.  Having ordained many pastors for the ministry, Dr. Williams is a true spiritual father to an untold number of believers around the world.  From the Gospel.  -Dr. Randy Bozarth, Vice President, CFNI, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.  

                                               

 

1.      I just read the book "Spiritual Growth".  It is very simple in style, but abundant in theology.  The

presentation of the subject matter is crystal clear and superb.

 

2.      All of your teaching materials are very useful to me and of a great blessing.

 

3.      Your courses are really helpful to me in the ministry and in gaining Bible knowledge.  It challenges me

me to be a practical Christian in many areas of life.

 

4.      I am getting immense knowledge about the word of God.  I understand the doctrines, revelations and

scriptures.  It is very helpful to my spiritual life.

 

3.      I would like to tell you with deep gratitude that the courses that you are offering through your institute is

to my delight and taste.  It has already begun to help and inspire me.  I strongly believe that this Lord's doing. 

 

7. The days I spent in Tambaram Conference and with you in person was so a great provision of opportunity arranged and appointed of God. 

 

7. In your book, "Spiritual Growth" you have brought out the insights and mystery of spiritual growth for the average Christian to understand.  It was powerfully enlightening and practically educative.

 

8. Thank you for enlightening my eyes and convincing me to do the ministry of God.

 

9. Memories of your conference go a long way.  I am grateful to your ministry of encouraging the Lord's servants and equipping them with spiritual insight and strength.

 

10. Your books are like precepts and a real life handbook for every minister of God

 

11. Your books in your course are very helpful not only to my daily life but even to my preaching ministry. They are valuable teaching aids.

 

12. Through your course materials I have grown spiritually with more biblical knowledge.

 

13. Your program is unique, useful and fruitful to me as well as practical to my ministry.

 

14. I am really enjoying this program of yours and I am learning a lot of new things for my ministry.

 

15. I am very lucky to be one of your Correspondence Course students.  While I studied theology for over 8 years, I did not profit much.  Now when I open the course lessons, it inspires my spirit and soul.

 

16. I am happy to be a student of IICM as I am learning so many spiritual things in a simple way. God leads me with His spirit with the help of your study materials.

 

17. IICM is a good organization and so many believers and pastors are growing spiritually through your conferences and meetings.

 

18. IICM is a holy home for my spiritual studies.  It is an encouraging center to grow spiritually in life.  

 

19. IICM helps me grow spiritually, become Christ-like and discover and fulfill God's will. Drawing much from the anointing of the Holy Spirit, Dr. Williams answers all my questions about "Anointing" and also offers tools to help me apply God's power in my personal life.     What I am learning in discipleship training, I hope that I will never forget.  I find myself reading the course materials over and over again.

 

20. As an IICM student, I would like to appreciate the sincere and sacrificial service in training students all over the world to be true servants of God and faithful stewards and disciples of Jesus Christ.  The books and teaching of Dr. Williams are special and spiritual treasures for me.  Obeying the practical and personal experience teaching of Dr. Williams have helped me in such a way that my life, ministry, health and wealth is growing rapidly by His grace and mercy.

 

21. This institute has excellent courses in Church Management.  The International Pastors and Leaders Conferences are not like any other conference.  The speakers are committed and dynamic. 

 

22. IICM is the best institute in India to learn to discover the truth and God's plan.

 

23. IICM follows the full gospel truth and lays emphasis on the importance of the anointing of the Holy Spirit which is the need in these last days.  IICM teaches many practical and useful points in running a Christian Organization.  The unique qualifications enable him to be a guiding light to many servants of God.

 

24. IICM is a path finder for those who do not know the way to the truth.

25. IICM is well known throughout India and the world as it is a ministry that helps equip and motivate pastors and leaders through spiritual growth.  The books for the students are simplified for easy reading and retention.

 

26. It is a tremendous ministry especially for Pastors and Leaders in teaching them in how to go and spread the Lord's ministry on this earth

 

27. It is a pleasure to be acquainted with Rev. Dr. John Williams who is a distinguished scholar, author, educationist, a prolific writer and much sought after teacher of God's word whose ministry has spanned the globe.  Thousands have benefited from his instructions and been helped through the unique Bible Training Course of IICM.  He is indeed making an impact in the nations and he is a man of integrity and character.  He is very well respected among key Leadership in Asia and the World.  In spite of his accomplishments in so many areas, Dr. John Williams is a Humble man a man you can relate to as a dear friend who exemplifies His master and Lord Jesus Christ.  We highly recommend  His ministry which is on the cutting edge and impacting the nations.  We pray for God's continual blessings as you share in the man's ministry.

 

28. I am very happy that God is with you and is blessing you in a big way and using you as His powerful instrument to reach many people with the Good News.  May God bless you and keep you and make you a blessing to many people in our country and outside.

 

29. Thanks for sending your article titled "Love Your Neighbor as Yourself.”   I enjoyed it a lot and I encourage you to continue  to send me other articles also.   I will talk about your institute to my friends. 

 

30.  I have greatly enjoyed the course materials. They are awesome. I do not have the words to express its

goodness.  The lessons are sweet to the spirit, awakening and edifying. I have never come across anything like this before.

 

31. Dr. Williams, I really loved your sermon on love, which was circulated in a private email digest from a community  called ‘Jesus Is Lord Of My Life.’  May I have your permission to post that sermon on my website as a sample of available IICM services?

 

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