Assembly for All Nations2026: The Year of Taking OverDeuteronomy 9:1–3
What AfAN Promotes

Institutions

AfAN promotes ministries and institutions that strengthen Gospel work, train people and serve communities in sustainable ways.

AfAN Ministry Priority

Institutions

AfAN recognizes that long-term ministry often requires strong institutions. Churches, schools, theological colleges, media platforms, relief and development programmes, health initiatives, publishing ministries and other structures can extend the Gospel and serve communities when they are governed responsibly.

Why this matters

Institutions turn vision into sustained capacity. They preserve knowledge, train future leaders, manage resources, provide specialised services and help ministries continue beyond a single event or individual leader. AfAN therefore supports institutions that clearly serve its Christian mission and operate with accountability, competence and good stewardship.

Biblical Foundation

Key Scripture references

These references provide a biblical framework for AfAN's understanding and practice of institutions.

Our Commitments

How AfAN approaches institutions

  • Establish institutions only where they serve a clear ministry or community purpose.
  • Provide appropriate governance, leadership, policies and financial accountability.
  • Develop theological and educational institutions for training and formation.
  • Use media, publishing and technology to communicate the Gospel and equip believers.
  • Support compassionate institutions and programmes in health, relief and development where appropriate.
  • Regularly evaluate institutions for mission alignment, effectiveness, sustainability and integrity.
In Practice

How this is expressed

Education & Training

Schools, theological institutions and leadership programmes can prepare people for life, service and ministry.

Media & Publishing

Print, digital, radio, video and other communication platforms can multiply access to biblical teaching and AfAN resources.

Compassion & Development

Structured programmes can respond to humanitarian need, support community wellbeing and demonstrate Christian love in practical ways.

For Members & Local Churches

Putting institutions into action

Members can contribute professional skills, governance experience, teaching, technology, administration, finance, fundraising, volunteer service and prayer. Every institution should remain a servant of the mission rather than becoming an end in itself.

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