[1]: 118 In 2002 a further major change involved a number of churches disaffiliating and forming a separate group known as Transform Network; still others became independent.
In comparison to other BNCM streams, the Ichthus link relationship is reasonably loose, denoting shared theology, vision and values, rather than an attempt to create a larger identity (such as Newfrontiers and the Pioneer Network).
Forster differed with them on their anti-denominational stance, stating that the current multiplicity of church identities was not in itself, a key problem.
Indeed, for many years the notable Christian musician Graham Kendrick was a member of Ichthus,[10] and it was here that March for Jesus, the worldwide cross-church movement of street proclamation, began.
[12] The main gathering point of the year is a summer Bible Camp known as Revive, held at Ashburnham Place, which is an opportunity for those sympathetic with Ichthus theology and distinctives to come together.