The ICOC's goal is to plant a church in every nation. Elena Garcia-McKean, his wife, is the world women's ministry leader. Their goal since 1994, as reported by the ICOC website , is to plant a church in every nation with a city of at least 100,000 people by the end of 2000. Information on the site indicates that the ICOC has 407 new churches in 171 new countries as of Jan. 2001. The principle of discipleship is reflected in the mentoring relationships in the church.
Every member has a more mature disciple that they consult with, confess to and learn from.
GRCC is the International Churches of Christ affiliate here in Reno. And deciding what role the university has in limiting the presense of certain groups on campus has been even more difficult for some schools. Everyone receives discipleship in the church hierarchy, including leaders. I feel great about that situation. He is more mature than I am.