about Icon Ministries Inc.
Chicago Family 2010
Icon Ministries Inc. is a non-profit organization formed by friends of Lewie Clark designed to facilitate the practical details of full time disciple makers. In essence, it allows people to give tax deductible money to the “employees” (e.g. Lewie Clark) of Icon Ministries Inc.
Lewie is Icon’s only employee but he works alongside a board of like-minded disciple makers who are: Justin Bertram, Stuart Cearley, Chris Coleman, Steve Craig, and Merlin Hagan.
Icon presently has three ministries:
1. Chicago Discipleship Groups
- Groups of disciples are being formed in Chicago from the disciples that Lewie and others are making in the city.
2. Next Generation
- College ministry
- Each year we minister to college students from various schools across the nation who visit Chicago.
- We also disciple students at various colleges in Chicago.
- Coaching young adults who are entering ministry both in the states and overseas.
3. Speaking, Writing, Blog Site
- The Blog Site (www.imitatingjesus.org) is a place where Lewie records his thoughts and insights on making disciples.
- Lewie speaks on disciple making at churches, conferences, and various Christian organizations.
In a Nutshell, What Does Lewie’s Ministry in Chicago Look Like?
Step 1. I establish friendships with both believers and nonbelievers with the purpose of them becoming followers of Jesus, who in time will make other followers of Jesus.
Step 2. Slowly, I draw these friends together to form a spiritual family. Just as our natural family is a 24 hour, 7 day a week, 365 days a year experience, so our spiritual families goes beyond the boundaries of an organization or a weekly meeting. It is vital for each individual to build a loving relationship with each brother and sister in the family.
Step 3. These disciples in time learn how to make their own disciples and then form their own spiritual families in their homes. This allows for multiplication and makes space and time available for me to make new disciples.
Lewie
By practical details, what specifically are you meaning?
Justin,
The phrase “practical details” basically boils down to finances. Icon Ministries Inc. provides a way for full time disciple makers like Lewie to receive money from others in a legal manner. Lewie feels that God has called them to full time service, but he can’t simply receive the type of money required to live in Chicago without reporting it to the government. Rather than just report and pay taxes on the money he decided to gain a 501-C3 orgizational status so that the givers would receive a financial benefit as well.
hi. i recently sent in a contribution to icon for a specific person’s ministry. when i got the receipt in the mail, it wasn’t clear to me that the contribution was properly designated. can someone contact me via email ASAP? thanks so much.
salbahsous,
I believe you were emailed about your contribution. Did you receive that email?
Hi Lewie,
I found your blog and wondered how you are doing. Your ministry sounds exciting. Drop me a email when when you get a chance.
By His Grace,
Jim
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Bill,
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Hello stranger
Wanted to catch up with you when you get time.
Holler at me… got some great news
cody
Lewie – I tried to read your March 2009 blog, but it doesn’t open.
Next time you are back in NLR be sure to say “Hi.”
Lewie
I am moving back to my home town for the purpose of making desciples there
I would like to talk to you when you get a min
email your phone number
Thanks
Eric
Hey friend! I understand that you’re facing a health battle. I will be praying for your full and speedy recovery!
Lewie,
It has been a long time. Several years we went to India together on a Discovery Trip. I would like to reconnect with you. I have some questions about discipleship, some of which you have already answered with your blog. I look forward to hearing from you.
David
Lewie – I was in Chicago this summer and didn’t know how to get ahold of you. Chad is a sophmore in college now and is actually on the football team. He is dating a wonderful Christian young lady. I would love to hear about what you are doing in Chicago. It was great to see you last fall at the Summit. Emily
Lewie Clark,
My name is Chad, I visited your group about two years ago with the New Community Internship group from Spokane, Washington; lead by Russ Davis. Not that any of these names ring any bells, but I am now living in Chicago with my wife and am interested in becoming a part of your, “church” for a lack of a better word, or discipleship group. If you could email me some more information about the group and the location and times of your next gathering it would be most appreciated. Thank you!
Chad Switzer
Lewie, It’s been a long time… I hope that you are doing well. It looks like you are doing what you are passionate about. The days of LAM seem so long ago. I have fond memories as I’m sure you do. Send me a line when you can.
Take care Bro and God bless you!
Hey Lewis,
Hope you are doing better.
Could you please send me your address and phone number and best email address to contact you with?
Thanks much!!
Duane U.
Lewie,
we think you’re real cool. LEWIE!!
love Anne & Julia