CIM is a non-denominational, independent ministry supported by a variety of churches, groups, and individuals.
About
Christ International Ministries began with the first mission trip made by Evangelist Singleton Hopkins, Jr. to Nigeria in 1989.
Evangelist Hopkins made subsequent trips with his wife, Sybil, to the continent of Africa before the ministry was incorporated and formally established in 1998. For more than 30 years, Evangelist and Missionary Hopkins, along with others, have made trips to the African continent to spread the Gospel of Jesus, plant churches, and provide humanitarian aid.
CIM has established churches and ongoing outreach in Nigeria, Uganda, and Kenya.
Meet the Team
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Singleton Hopkins, Jr. and Sybil M. Hopkins
FOUNDERS
Evangelist Hopkins and Missionary Sybil M. Hopkins were given the ministry that is now Christ International Ministries more than 30 years ago. They have traveled to Kenya, Uganda, and Nigeria carrying the Gospel of Jesus and planting churches. Evangelist Hopkins has also been on the mission field in Mexico. They are members of New Covenant Outreach Ministries in the Raleigh-Frayser area of Memphis. As a part of their work, they have opened up their home over the years to visiting pastors from other countries.
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Dr. Dewayne Swift and Dr. Tiffany G. Swift
SENIOR MISSION TEAM
Dr. Dewayne Swift, D.Min., is pastor of New Covenant Outreach Ministries in Memphis and CIM Chairman of the Board. He and his wife, Dr. Tiffany G. Swift, have longstanding, established ministries outside the work of New Covenant. They are Bible teachers, authors and book developers, and spiritual counselors. Over the years, they have traveled regularly to the foreign mission field as part of the CIM mission team, where they provide invaluable assistance and support.
What We Believe
In the existence of one true and living God who eternally exists in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
God the Father is the first person of the Trinity, the only absolute and all-powerful ruler in the universe, and the creator of all things.
Jesus, the second person of the Trinity, is co-equal, co-eternal, and co-existent with God. We believe that in His incarnation, He became man, was born of a virgin, and accomplished our redemption through His sacrificial death on the cross. We believe He rose bodily from the grave and returned to the Father where he mediates between God and man.
The Holy Spirit is a divine person, co-equal, co-existent and co-eternal with the Father and the Son. We believe He indwells, sanctifies, instructs, and empowers believers for service and seals them unto the day of redemption.
Salvation involves the redemption of the whole man, and is offered freely to all who accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, who by His own blood obtained eternal redemption for the believer. In its broadest sense, salvation includes regeneration, justification, sanctification, and glorification. There is no salvation apart from personal faith in Jesus Christ as Lord.
In the inspiration and authority of the Scriptures. We believe the Bible to be the word of God, fully inspired by God, and without error. We believe the Bible is the final authority in all matters.
CIM mission team and Ugandan pastors
Drs. Dewayne and Tiffany Swift with Bishop Stuart Serebe (second from right) of Christian Heritage Church in Uganda and other pastors
CIM Mission team and members of one of the Kenyan churches visited in 2022
Evangelist Hopkins preaching in Kenya