Aix International Church is a vital fellowship based in Aix-en-Provence, France. We are comprised of believers from Aix and the surrounding area seeking to make an impact on the people around us. During over 25 years of ministry we have seen many people blessed, encouraged and lives changed through the ministry. Our unique appeal is to people living in the area who include English as one of the languages they know or want to improve, who either have an interest in investigating the validity of Christianity or are committed Christians in their home country already.
Aix is a historic French city with a population of more than 145,000 and a history dating back to pre-Roman times. It is a university town hosting a number of international exchange programs. With a constant enlivening presence of more than 40,000 university students, each September and January, Aix becomes the temporary new home for thousands of incoming French and international, English-speaking students many of whom are enthusiastic about not only advancing their academic qualifications but also integrating into student life in Aix.
In addition, situated within the area there are a number of international companies, projects and Christian mission organizations. It is estimated that people representing nations covering more than 80% of the world’s population come to the area for periods of a few months to many years. Professionals at these international companies bring their families to AIC and join the stable, long-term core of AIC leaders. Aix and the surrounding area have a historical significance for protestant Christianity in France and one of just a few Protestant seminaries in France is based in Aix.
Aix International Church has an evangelical outlook while seeking to be truly international and non-denominational. The church uses English as the most widely understood international language but is also eager to take advantage of opportunities to operate bi-lingually (French/English) to welcome, serve, and connect with native French speakers.
Aix International Church is a body of believers made up of a wide variety of races, ethnic, economic, spiritual maturity, and educational levels and backgrounds. It has those who would consider themselves: locals, expats, missionaries, professionals, students, children, short-term and long-term workers, all coming together to worship and build each other up in the faith.
Sunday services have attracted between 25 and 100 people with the numbers currently averaging around 50 people. We currently operate a weekly homegroup and a university/young people’s group, and children’s Sunday School. There have been men’s & women’s groups, children camps and bilingual Alpha courses provided in the past. We would love to see some of these activities return and flourish.
AIC encourages and equips the congregation for spiritual transformation and service to build each other up in love and reach out to others in their spheres of influence.
Our VISION is to see our members grow in their personal relationship with God, abiding in Christ, connecting and blessing others whether in Aix for a short or long period.
Our MISSION is making disciples in all nations, and we hope that all who are part of AIC gain a heart for the purposes and work of God in the nations. Due to the international nature of this French town, Aix provides unique opportunity to make such a global impact.