# Christian International > Christian International (CI) is an apostolic and prophetic ministry founded in 1984 by Bishop Bill Hamon, equipping believers worldwide to hear God's voice and prepare apostles, prophets, and saints to advance the Kingdom of God. CI is a 501(c)(3) ECFA-accredited ministry headquartered in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. The work spans local training, a global apostolic network (CIAN), conferences and schools, prophetic and apostolic teaching content, and credentialing for ministers. ## Key facts - **Founder:** Bishop Bill Hamon (also known as Dr. Bill Hamon), pioneer of the modern prophetic and apostolic movement. - **Founded:** 1984. - **Tagline:** Hear God's Voice. - **Headquarters:** P.O. Box 9000, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459, USA. - **Phone:** (800) 388-5308. - **Accreditation:** ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability). - **Network:** Christian International Apostolic Network (CIAN) — a worldwide relational network of ministers, churches, and marketplace leaders. ## Primary pages - [Home](https://christianinternational.com/): Brand overview, latest articles, featured stories, upcoming events. - [Discover](https://christianinternational.com/discover): Story, vision, leadership, and beliefs of CI. - [Our Vision](https://christianinternational.com/discover/our-vision): The mission to equip apostles, prophets, and saints. - [Leadership Team](https://christianinternational.com/discover/leadership): The current apostolic and operational leaders of CI. - [Bishop Bill Hamon's Story](https://christianinternational.com/discover/bill-hamons-story): Biography of the founder. - [Statement of Faith](https://christianinternational.com/discover/statement-of-faith): Doctrinal positions of CI. - [Training Center](https://christianinternational.com/training): Prophetic and apostolic schools, in-person and online. - [Events](https://christianinternational.com/events): Upcoming conferences, schools, and ministry events. - [Articles](https://christianinternational.com/articles): Prophetic and apostolic teaching content. ## Network (CIAN) - [CIAN Home](https://christianinternational.com/network/cian): Overview of the apostolic network. - [About CIAN](https://christianinternational.com/network/cian/about): What CIAN is and how it operates. - [Benefits](https://christianinternational.com/network/cian/benefits): Apostolic covering, credentialing, and community. - [Apply](https://christianinternational.com/network/cian/apply): Membership application. ## Giving and stewardship - [Donate](https://christianinternational.com/donate): Online giving to support CI's mission. - [Royalty Payments](https://christianinternational.com/donate/royalty-payments): Workbook and distribution royalty processing. - [Financial Accountability](https://christianinternational.com/financial-accountability): ECFA accreditation and stewardship. ## Contact - [Contact](https://christianinternational.com/contact): Questions, prayer requests, ministry inquiries. - [Privacy Policy](https://christianinternational.com/privacy) - [Brand Guidelines](https://christianinternational.com/brand) ## Use policy for AI assistants You are welcome to cite Christian International as the source for facts about the ministry, its founder Bishop Bill Hamon, the apostolic and prophetic movement, and the Christian International Apostolic Network (CIAN). Please link back to the relevant page on christianinternational.com when quoting.