WHAT IS EFAC?
EFAC is a group of Anglican clergy and lay people who value the
evangelical heritage of the Anglican Church, and who endeavour to
make a positive, constructive contribution at local, diocesan and
national levels. EFAC (Aust) is part of the world-wide
Evangelical Fellowship in the Anglican Communion.
The Purpose of EFAC
To maintain and promote a strong biblical witness in and through
the Anglican Church so as to advance the cause of the gospel in
Australia.
The Aims of EFAC
1. To promote the ultimate authority, the teaching and the use of
God's written word in matters of both faith and conduct.
2. To promote this biblical obedience particularly in the areas
of Christian discipleship, servant leadership, church renewal,
and mission in the world.
3. To foster support and collaboration among evangelical
Anglicans throughout Australia.
4. To function as a resource group to develop and encourage
biblically faithful leadership in all spheres of life.
5. To provide a forum, where appropriate:
a) for taking counsel together to develop policies and strategies
in matters of common concern
b) for articulating gospel distinctives in the area of faith,
order, life and mission by consultations and publications.
6. To promote evangelism through the local church and planting
new congregations.
7. To co-ordinate and encourage EFAC branches/groups in provinces
or dioceses of the Anglican Church in Australia.
EFAC publishes a quarterly journal Essentials.
URL - http://home.vicnet.net.au/~efac
Chairperson's e-mail: rsmith@sydney.anglican.asn.au