A Fellowship for Church Leadership

The International Bishops' Conference, Inc. USA (IBC USA) is an interdenominational fellowship dedicated to strengthening church leadership through fellowship, training, credentialing, and spiritual support.

IBC USA was originally founded to identify, train, and credential individuals called to the episcopate. From the beginning, the fellowship sought to recognize fellow laborers whose Christian core values and beliefs were consistent with the convictions of IBC USA, without regard to denomination. It also welcomed recommendations for individuals with a proven history of ministerial work—leaders whose service demonstrated spiritual maturity, meaningful influence, and the ability to guide others through accountability, support, and faithful leadership.

That original mission remains central to who we are. At the same time, the scope of our service has expanded. In addition to supporting those called to the bishopric, IBC USA now serves the broader upper tiers of church leadership, offering the same level of fellowship, training, credentialing, and ecclesiastical support to leaders who help shape the life, order, and direction of the Church.

We believe that when church leadership is strengthened, the Church itself is strengthened. For that reason, IBC USA is committed to supporting the chancel and leadership structure of the Church, ultimately reinforcing the whole body of Christ for healthy ministry, sound doctrine, spiritual accountability, and Kingdom service.