[5] The Council's mission statement is that it: "unites diverse Christians to work together to improve the well being of Long Islanders and to promote interfaith understanding and cooperation.
[7] The Board of Governors of the LICC has energetically criticized both Hebrew Christians and Jews for Jesus.
[10][11][12] In September 1999, it faced cuts coupled with a cumbersome contract-renewal process by Nassau County.
Thomas W. Goodhue, a United Methodist minister, has served as its Executive Director in more recent years.
[4][17][18] The Council is governed by a Board of Governors, which is made up of clergy, lay denominational representatives, and members of the business and nonprofit communities.