• People come here from all over the world to work or study. Most have had to leave behind their own families and cultures. As a result, they feel a deep hunger for warm human contact and lasting relationships.
• The people whose families have lived here for centuries are often lulled into spiritual slumber by their traditional beliefs. They tend to rely on family traditions rather than on their own personal relationship with God.

At ICF Padova, we know that at the heart of all human longing is the need for God in our lives. We want to share with everyone the love of the Lord Jesus, who is the only true source of lasting happiness.

• Many who have sought a modern experience of faith have been misled by religious cults. The Mormons and Jehovah’s Witnesses both have made strong inroads here.

ICF Padova is here for those looking to find the reality of God in their lives today. We are here to show them they can have a faith that is relevant to modern living and authentically Christian.

The Needs of ICF Padova
The Lord has literally opened the doors for us to move into a Worship Center of our own, an attractive spot right in the heart of the city and very close to the transportation centers. From here, we are able to reach out to the whole region and to serve this city in ways both practical and spiritual.

God has provided so generously for us already, but the need is great. So we ask Him to speak to your heart about how you can share with us the task of reaching this city and region with the Gospel of Jesus.

Pastor Steve & Patti Gray are the founders of ICF Padova and have called Padova home since 1998, and Italy being their residence since 1986. The Grays were a part of the planting team of ICF Rome in 1988, where they ministered for ten years.  Prior to that they served on staff with L’Arca Teen Challenge at the gorl’s center for two years.  They have two sons and a daughter: Christopher, a graduate from Central Bible College; Nicholas, a graduate from North Central University and married to his lovely wife, Rachel; and Alicia, a junior at North Central University. Meet the Gray Family…

Our History
The ICF family of churches was started in Rome, Italy on Easter Sunday 1988 by Pastor Terry and Ruthann Hoggard. They now minister as the founders and coordinators of the Fellowship of European International Churches .

ICF’s focus is to be a church:

• for peoples of all nations
• actively involved in the outpouring of the Holy Spirit
• boldly preaching the Word of God
• joyfully worshipping the Lord
• determined to meet the real needs of real people
• involving its members in ministry to others
• providing a loving and welcoming atmosphere of friendship

Visit Us
If you are vacationing in the Venice area, come by and visit with us. Come and see what the Lord has done lately!

Join Us
We invite you to come be a part of what God is doing here. Worship the Lord and enjoy the fellowship of believers together with us. Come for a short stay or a lifetime!

Help Us
We ask you to share with us the vision to see many people come to Jesus in this part of the world. Most needed are your prayers and financial contributions, to meet the needs in both the spiritual and natural realms. For specifics, please click here.

Contact Us

Outreach to People

• Evangelism - Spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the international people right here in the city Padova: Italians, Africans, Albanians, Americans, British, Eastern Europeans, Filipinos, Indians, Russians and South Americans. 
• Coffee House Ministry – Many who move here soon adopt the Italians’ love for cappucino and espresso, a great way to reach those who also thirst for something more lasting.
• Bible School – Many here are hungry to learn more of the Word of God.

‘Up-Reach’ to the Lord

• Worship Center – We have our own place of worship right in the heart of the city.
• Morning Services – Worship, preaching and teaching the Word of God, and ministering by the Holy Spirit are the central focus of our congregational meetings.
• Weekly Prayer Meetings – A number of people in the church pray together for the salvation of others, unity among the churches and God’s blessings on this church.