About Christ Church International
A dynamic, vibrant and charismatic community of friendly and caring people, living hopeful and peaceful lives through Jesus Christ.
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Our environment is family-oriented, multicultural and open to all.
We are an Episcopal Pentecostal church governed by Bishops, Priests (Pastors) and Deacons, supported by many gifted and talented believers. Our church is Pentecostal in character, firmly evangelical in its soteriology and sacramental in theology and practice. We are committed to the holistic preaching and demonstration of God’s plans and purposes for all mankind as revealed in the Holy Scriptures.
Under the apostolic, visionary leadership of Bishop James Hansen‑Sackey, our founder and Presiding Bishop, God has systematically and progressively used this ministry to impact and change lives and fulfil the destinies of many people in many nations since its founding in June 1998.
We believe Christianity is not a myth or fable but a practical, pragmatic and enjoyable life ordained by God for all mankind to experience His goodness. As such, we seek to make our life in Christ a living reality.
Bishop James Hansen‑Sackey
Founder and Presiding Bishop
A Medical Scientist by profession, Bishop James is the Founder and Presiding Bishop of Christ Church International, a thriving apostolic ministry with churches across several nations. He is the Bishop of the Kent Diocese of the Apostolic Pastoral Congress, UK, and Chief Executive of Life Relief International (UK), an outreach mission providing Christian ministry, community development and poverty relief to deprived communities and underdeveloped countries.
A prolific preacher with a profound apostolic and prophetic mandate, he is passionate about setting in order “the things that are out of order” in the church, with emphasis on evangelism, prayer, righteousness, discipline and the ministry of the Holy Spirit. He ministers with simplicity and humour, but with deep insight, and believes that the destinies of nations, families, marriages and personal lives are fulfilled by building on the foundation of God’s Word.
He lives in London with his wife Justine and their sons Abishai, Israel and James Jnr.
Watch his messagesWhat we want you to know
Jesus Christ is the only way to a life full of peace, joy, hope and confidence.
John 14:6 · Romans 15:13Jesus Christ loves you and wants to guide you to build a purposeful life.
John 3:16 · Jeremiah 29:11With Jesus Christ, your destiny is secured, including your life after death.
John 11:25-26 · 1 John 5:11-13What makes us unique
At Christ Church International, we:
“We desire to provide eyes to our generation in every field of endeavour: spiritual, social, political and financial.”
It is our commitment to provide the opportunities, facilities and tools for the release, development and sharpening of the gifts, talents, skills, ministries and abilities of our members, producing mature, principled and spirit-controlled Christians with the capacity to bring direction to our world.
Affiliations and registration
Apostolic Pastoral Congress
We are a member of the Apostolic Pastoral Congress of Great Britain, one of the member denominations of Churches Together in England. The Congress is also a member of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland and the Evangelical Alliance. Bishop James serves as Bishop of its Kent Diocese.
Community engagement
Through our charity wing, Life Relief Foundation, we champion social action programmes and work closely with Citizens UK, the Centre for Theology & Community and Near Neighbours London.
United Kingdom
A registered Charity with the Charity Commission for England & Wales, a Company Limited by Guarantee, and a licensed sponsor registered with the Home Office.
Ghana and USA
In Ghana we are members of the National Association of Charismatic Christian Churches and the Ghana Pentecostal Council, incorporated as a non‑profit company. In the USA we are registered as a church and incorporated as a non‑profit company.
We’d love to meet you
Join us at any of our courts, or get in touch with any questions.
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