What are the expectations of a local Evangelical Free Church?
We expect that the local church will passionately pursue the Great Commission and the Great Commandment. This pursuit will usually be reflected in the church’s mission, vision, and values statements and in its priorities as a local body of believers. As a result, we expect that evangelism, missions, church planting, congregational health and unity will be top priorities. Local Evangelical Free Churches are also encouraged to support through regular prayer and giving the ministries of the denominational family. This includes the Allegheny District, the EFCA and Evangelical Free Church Missions, and our denominationally sponsored schools: Trinity International University, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Trinity Western University, and Trinity Western Seminary. It is expected that the local Evangelical Free Church will regularly send delegates to district and national conferences and will remain faithful to the doctrine and distinctives of the EFCA. It is also expected that the local
