The EFCA movement exists to glorify God by multiplying healthy churches among all people.The BasicsThe Evangelical Free Church of America is an association of some 1,300 autonomous churches united by a mutual commitment to serve our Lord Jesus Christ with the guidance of the Holy Spirit and obedience to the Word of God. We are committed to cooperate with one another in ministry and fellowship as we seek to fulfill the Great Commission which Christ has entrusted to His Church. The growing ministry of the EFCA currently extends to some 45 countries of the world.What Does "Evangelical" Mean?The term Evangelical refers to our commitment to the proclamation of the Gospel and to the authority of Scriptures as being inerrant in the original writings and the only safe and sufficient guide to faith and practice.What Does "Free" Mean?The term Free refers to our form of church government as being congregational. Evangelical Free Churches depend upon the active participation of lay people in the decisions and directions.
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Member of NAEThe EFCA has been a member of the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) since 1943, the year after that organization was formed. To learn more about NAE, click here. 
Member of ECFAThe EFCA is a member in good standing with the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability. ECFA's Standards of Responsible Stewardship focus on board governance, financial transparency, integrity in fund-raising, and proper use of charity resources. For more information, click here. 
About Our LogoWe've prepared a brief introduction about the EFCA logo that addresses its symbolism. If you'd like to find out about our logo, or use it for your project, click here. EFCA Articles of Incorporation and BylawsDownload the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws (Adobe PDF) |