AfAN Global
A connected global church structure designed for unity, accountability, leadership development, mission and effective ministry from the global level to the local church.
A connected global church structure designed for unity, accountability, leadership development, mission and effective ministry from the global level to the local church.
To be a global family of churches that preaches the message of Jesus Christ and disciples everyone, everywhere.
The jurisdiction of AfAN extends to all nations where the church is established, organized through national churches, divisions, districts, clusters and local assemblies.
AfAN is organized so that global unity, national leadership, regional coordination and local ministry work together. Each level has a distinct responsibility while remaining connected to the same vision, doctrine, mission and constitutional order.
Guards unity, doctrine, global policy, international mission and relationships among national churches, with the Global Missions Director serving on the Global Board.
Govern and administer AfAN within each nation and coordinate divisions, ministries and national mission. The National Missions Director serves on the National Board of Administration.
Coordinate districts across wider regions and implement national direction. The Division Missions Director serves on the Division Board of Administration.
Supervise clusters, coordinate district ministry and strengthen pastoral accountability. The District Missions Director serves on the District Board of Administration.
Coordinate nearby local churches, church planting, reporting and shared support. The Cluster Missions Director serves on the Cluster Board of Administration.
Carry out frontline worship, discipleship, evangelism, pastoral care and community mission. The Local Church Missions Director serves on the Local Church Board of Administration.
Constitutional standards, vision, policy and strategic direction are communicated from global and national leadership to the structures responsible for implementation.
Reports, plans, statistics, budgets and ministry information move upward so leaders can provide oversight, stewardship and support.
Every level collaborates with the levels above and below it, preventing isolation and strengthening shared mission across the church.
The structure exists to serve ministry and the Great Commission. A Missions Director is included in leadership at every level so missions remains represented in planning, administration and accountability.
Select a page to see the purpose, functions, leadership relationships and key responsibilities of that structure.
AfAN's structure is designed to preserve spiritual unity, responsible governance, transparent administration, pastoral accountability and effective mission from the global church to the local assembly.
Start with the Global Structure