The Evangelical Free Church on Learning to Say Yes and No

In the summer of 2023, the Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA), in response to controversies threatening the unity of their association of churches from multiple directions, issued a set of affirmations and denials meant to clarify a path forward. “Just as Paul needed to explain and defend himself and his ministry (2 Cor 10–13),” they said, “we, too, sense a need to explain the ministry the Lord has entrusted to us.”The statement was approved by the board of directors and the board of mini