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EVANGELICAL HERITAGE: From Immigrants to a Church of All People— The Story of the Evangelical Free Church of America
Evangelical Heritage
tells the story of immigrants
from various countries of the world who formed the
Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA). This story
reveals God’s work to raise up Christian leaders and lay
people to plant new congregations across the United States and
to send hundreds of missionaries to make disciples of all
nations (Matt 28:19).
Initially, the immigrants came from Scandinavian
countries in Northern Europe, aided in their travel by
steamships, railroads, city newspapers, and relatives who
already lived in the United States. Later, immigrants came from
Asia and Latin America, and joined the work of the EFCA to
multiply churches among all people.
Today, the EFCA is an evangelical body of 1,600
congregations that voluntarily form this association that unites
around a common Statement of Faith rooted in the gospel
of Jesus Christ. This movement of churches cooperates
in common (interdependent) mission, both in the United
States and globally, and educates and credentials Christian
leaders for ministries in Evangelical Free Churches and
associated organizations.
The goal of this volume has been to produce a history that
covers the past 140 years in a manner that is sound
historiographically and helpful practically to all interested in
learning more about the EFCA.
from various countries of the world who formed the
Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA). This story
reveals God’s work to raise up Christian leaders and lay
people to plant new congregations across the United States and
to send hundreds of missionaries to make disciples of all
nations (Matt 28:19).
Initially, the immigrants came from Scandinavian
countries in Northern Europe, aided in their travel by
steamships, railroads, city newspapers, and relatives who
already lived in the United States. Later, immigrants came from
Asia and Latin America, and joined the work of the EFCA to
multiply churches among all people.
Today, the EFCA is an evangelical body of 1,600
congregations that voluntarily form this association that unites
around a common Statement of Faith rooted in the gospel
of Jesus Christ. This movement of churches cooperates
in common (interdependent) mission, both in the United
States and globally, and educates and credentials Christian
leaders for ministries in Evangelical Free Churches and
associated organizations.
The goal of this volume has been to produce a history that
covers the past 140 years in a manner that is sound
historiographically and helpful practically to all interested in
learning more about the EFCA.
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Published June 17, 2025
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October 20, 2025
An excellent and fair treatment of the history of the EFCA. I especially enjoyed hearing more about the connection between DL Moody, Frederick Franson, and the early EFCA churches. I also appreciated the report and frankness about the struggle with changes to the doctrinal statement in 2008. I thank God for the privilege of being a pastor in the EFCA and for this good work by my friend Dave Gustafson.
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