AfAN promotes the spiritual building up of believers through Scripture, discipleship, character formation, training and ministry.
Edification means building believers toward maturity in Christ. AfAN seeks to help people grow in biblical understanding, Christian character, spiritual gifts, healthy relationships and practical service. The aim is a Church in which believers are not only converted, but continually formed and equipped.
The New Testament describes the Church as a body in which every member contributes to growth. Edification strengthens faith, protects believers from instability and prepares them to serve others. It connects preaching and teaching with mentoring, accountability, ministry experience and lifelong learning.
These references provide a biblical framework for AfAN's understanding and practice of edification.
Preaching, Bible study and teaching ministries help believers understand and live the Word of God.
Believers grow through relationships that encourage accountability, prayer, learning and practical obedience.
AfAN equips members for ministry through workshops, theological formation, leadership development and supervised service.
Members can pursue edification by studying Scripture consistently, joining discipleship groups, receiving mentoring, attending training, practising what they learn and using their gifts to build others rather than seeking personal recognition.
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