Affirming Christian Fellowship (ACF) formerly known as TEN – Affirming our LGBTQ+ family with Christ-Centered Fellowship, Reconciliation and Education
Affirming Christian Fellowship (ACF) is an association of LGBT affirming evangelical ministries and individuals. Our mission is to Affirm our LGBTQ+ family with Christ-Centered Fellowship, Reconciliation and Education.
We were formerly known as The Evangelical Network and still identify as evangelical Christians. Our name change does not mean that as an organization we have dropped the evangelical beliefs. That being said, we thought it good to address the term and why we still use it with regards to our beliefs. The term “evangelical” comes from the Greek word that means “good news.” Evangelism is sharing the good news of the salvation that is available through Jesus Christ. An evangelical, then, is a person dedicated to promoting the good news about Jesus Christ. So as “evangelical Christians” we would be considered believers in Jesus Christ who are faithful in sharing and promoting the good news. (Good news of salvation through Jesus Christ)
In Western culture today, there are many caricatures of evangelical Christians. For some, the term “evangelical Christian” is equivalent to right-wing, fundamentalist Republican. For others, “evangelical Christian” is a title used to differentiate an individual from a Catholic Christian or an Orthodox Christian. Others use the term to indicate adherence to the fundamental doctrines of Christianity. (In this sense, an evangelical Christian is a believer who holds to the inspiration, inerrancy, and authority of Scripture, the Trinity, the deity of Christ, and salvation by grace through faith alone. However, none of these is inherent in the description “evangelical Christian.”) All Christians should be evangelical Christians. The Bible is consistently instructing us to be witnesses of the good news.
Evangelicals come in every size, shape, color, orientation, political party, and the list goes on. They are denominational & non-denominational. At the end of the day, being evangelical really is about one thing, believing that Jesus Christ is Good News for the world. If you believe that…guess what? You are an evangelical…welcome to the club!
Affirming Christian Fellowship is not a denomination, it is not a spiritual covering, nor is it designed to compete or replace existing affiliations.
No. Our conferences are open to all, no matter your affiliation or sexual orientation or gender identity. This conference is designed to be safe place for LGBTQ+ Christians and their allies .
No. Our conferences are open to the LGBTQ+ community and their straight friends and family. This conference is designed to be safe place for LGBT Christians and their allies.
No. It is not a requirement that you be LGBTQ+ in order to affiliate, however, you must be in agreement with the Mission/Vision of ACF and the ACF Statement of Faith.
ACF Conferences include workshops, worship/song services/special music, general sessions – sermons/concerts/panel discussions, and a resource exposition. The conference provides an opportunity for fellowship, meeting new friends, and spiritual growth. Our conferences are geared toward Christian growth and individuals should be able to walk away from the conference with tools for their lives and/or their churches.
Affirming Christian Fellowship (ACF) is an association of LGBT affirming evangelical ministries and individuals. Our mission is to Affirm our LGBTQ+ family with Christ-Centered Fellowship, Reconciliation and Education.
We were formerly known as The Evangelical Network and still identify as evangelical Christians. Our name change does not mean that as an organization we have dropped the evangelical beliefs. That being said, we thought it good to address the term and why we still use it with regards to our beliefs. The term “evangelical” comes from the Greek word that means “good news.” Evangelism is sharing the good news of the salvation that is available through Jesus Christ. An evangelical, then, is a person dedicated to promoting the good news about Jesus Christ. So as “evangelical Christians” we would be considered believers in Jesus Christ who are faithful in sharing and promoting the good news. (Good news of salvation through Jesus Christ)
In Western culture today, there are many caricatures of evangelical Christians. For some, the term “evangelical Christian” is equivalent to right-wing, fundamentalist Republican. For others, “evangelical Christian” is a title used to differentiate an individual from a Catholic Christian or an Orthodox Christian. Others use the term to indicate adherence to the fundamental doctrines of Christianity. (In this sense, an evangelical Christian is a believer who holds to the inspiration, inerrancy, and authority of Scripture, the Trinity, the deity of Christ, and salvation by grace through faith alone. However, none of these is inherent in the description “evangelical Christian.”) All Christians should be evangelical Christians. The Bible is consistently instructing us to be witnesses of the good news.
Evangelicals come in every size, shape, color, orientation, political party, and the list goes on. They are denominational & non-denominational. At the end of the day, being evangelical really is about one thing, believing that Jesus Christ is Good News for the world. If you believe that…guess what? You are an evangelical…welcome to the club!
Affirming Christian Fellowship is not a denomination, it is not a spiritual covering, nor is it designed to compete or replace existing affiliations.
No. Our conferences are open to all, no matter your affiliation or sexual orientation or gender identity. This conference is designed to be safe place for LGBTQ+ Christians and their allies .
No. Our conferences are open to the LGBTQ+ community and their straight friends and family. This conference is designed to be safe place for LGBT Christians and their allies.
No. It is not a requirement that you be LGBTQ+ in order to affiliate, however, you must be in agreement with the Mission/Vision of ACF and the ACF Statement of Faith.
ACF Conferences include workshops, worship/song services/special music, general sessions – sermons/concerts/panel discussions, and a resource exposition. The conference provides an opportunity for fellowship, meeting new friends, and spiritual growth. Our conferences are geared toward Christian growth and individuals should be able to walk away from the conference with tools for their lives and/or their churches.
Affirming Christian Fellowship (ACF) formerly known as TEN – Affirming our LGBTQ+ family with Christ-Centered Fellowship, Reconciliation and Education