Cardiff International Church (CIC) is a vibrant multinational family, with members from over 110 countries since its inception in 2008. The church is a reflection of the global body of Christ, bringing together diverse cultures and backgrounds united in faith and fellowship.
CIC is a Christ-centred church, where Jesus is at the heart of all that we do. We are committed to being Bible-based, grounding everything in the Word of God, and we seek to be Spirit-filled and led, allowing the Holy Spirit to guide our lives and ministry. As a missional church, we are passionate about sharing the gospel and reaching out to others with the love of Christ.
Cardiff International Church (CIC) is working in close partnership with Newport International Church (NIC) as part of AC UK, a dynamic Holy Spirit-led mission movement that traces its roots back to the 1904–1905 Welsh Revival. This partnership allows us to carry forward the legacy of revival, seeking to impact lives and spread the gospel in Wales and beyond.
THE BIRTH OF CIC
CIC was planted through Brackla Tabernacle (BT), under the leadership of Senior Pastor Roy Lewis. On 13 July 2008, Pastor GJ Song, who was part of the pastoral team at BT, was released to plant CIC.
In 2009, CIC merged with Cardiff Apostolic Church, and Pastor GJ Song was inducted as the Pastor of the newly formed Cardiff International Church.
(Photos: Ps GJ Song’s Induction Service in 2009)
“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” Proverbs 19:21
OUR CALLING & JOURNEY
We are called by God at CIC to be a channel of His love and blessings to all nations (Genesis 12:1-3). God has proven His faithfulness to us, teaching us His ownership and leadership in every step of our journey. Together, we learn and support one another in unity as one family in the love of God. Our desire is to become more like Jesus, striving to maintain a healthy, balanced church that nurtures an upward relationship with God, inward fellowship within the church family, and outward mission in the community.
As we write Acts 29, we continue to fulfill the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20), empowered by the Holy Spirit and working with evangelical networks locally and globally for shared mission.
WALES-KOREA CONNECTION: MISSION & REVIVALS
The deep spiritual and historical connection between Wales and Korea is highlighted by the significant role of Welsh missionary Robert Jermain Thomas, who sacrificed his life to bring the gospel to Korea. The 1904 Welsh Revival further fueled this connection, igniting a revival movement that inspired missionaries and strengthened the growth of Christianity in Korea.
Robert Jermain Thomas, a young Welsh missionary, tragically lost his life in 1866 when the USA ship General Sherman was attacked and burned by Korean soldiers in the Taedong River. Before his death, Thomas had thrown Bibles into the river, one of which was later found by a local leader. This Bible was used as wallpaper in his home, and as he read its pages, he became a Christian. His conversion led to the faith of his family, and their home became a church, which laid the foundation for the 1907 Great Korean Revival.
The 1904 Welsh Revival had a lasting impact on the 1907 Great Korean Revival. When a group of Christians in Korea heard about the revival in Wales, they were so moved that they started a prayer meeting, which became the foundation for the Korean Revival. One of the key elements they embraced was the loud, passionate prayer style from Wales, a practice that continues in Korean prayer meetings.
Photo (L): Evan John Roberts (8 June 1878 – 29 January 1951) who was an evangelist and leading figure of the 1904-1905 Welsh Revival.
WALES & KOREA – 150TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
To mark the 150th anniversary of Welsh missionary Robert Jermain Thomas’ mission to Korea, the Wales & Korea – 150th Anniversary Celebration was held on 14-15 September 2016 at Cardiff City Hall and St David’s Hall. Organised by CIC (Ps Gi-Jung Song) and supported by local church leaders, the Evangelical Alliance of Wales, the Cambrensis Choir, Sound of Wales, the Bible Society in Wales, and a Korean delegation (SFGC), the event included prayer for Wales and Korea, celebrating the enduring legacy of this powerful spiritual connection between the two nations. (Photos below)
