With more than three decades of pastoral ministry, a deep commitment to spiritual formation, and a heart for unity, Rev. Iván Alfredo García steps into this leadership role with a clear sense of calling and purpose.
As we come together to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Alliance World Fellowship, we rightly give thanks for the remarkable work that God has done through the Global Alliance family. From small and humble beginnings—and in faithful dependence on the Spirit of God (Zech. 4:6)—the Alliance has grown to include more than 6.7 million members worldwide. Today, the Alliance is present in 88 countries and consists of more than 24,000 local churches who are sending more than 1,700 international workers. By every measure, the worldwide Alliance family has remained faithful to the mission to which it has been called.
A historic gathering in Cote d’Ivoire marked 50 years of the Alliance World Fellowship and a united call to mission. A week of powerful messages, global worship, and key workshops renewed unity, partnership, and mission. The Alliance family left strengthened and committed to walk forward —together — into the next fifty years.
Following the recent Yamoussoukro Quadrennial, Alliance leaders from across the globe shared rich reflections on two key initiatives shaping the future of the Alliance World Fellowship (AWF): the Yamoussoukro Theological Declaration and the development of a unified Alliance Curriculum.
In an atmosphere filled with cultural diversity, color, joy, and fellowship, 46 mission leaders and national presidents from 18 countries gathered for the Global Network of Mission Leaders Meeting, during the AWF Quadrennial in Yamoussoukro. The event reflected the heartbeat of the Alliance World Fellowship (AWF): unity in diversity and cooperation in fulfilling the Great Commission.
The Alliance World Fellowship (AWF) joyfully welcomed the Light of the Gospel Association of Ukraine as its newest member during the 2025 Quadrennial in Cote d’Ivoire. This historic moment marked the expansion of the AWF family into a nation that continues to serve faithfully amid great challenges.
A new chapter is beginning for the Christian and Missionary Alliance in Chile. The national assembly has elected Rev. Miguel Ángel Rivera Rodríguez as president, entrusting him with the mission of leading the church into a season of renewal and generational transition.
More than 1,300 women from across the continent gathered for the fourth congress of the Pan-African Women’s Union of the Christian Alliance (UPFAC), an historic event that combined a week of teaching, fellowship, and leadership renewal.
The Call for Papers for the Second Alliance Theological Symposium on “Deeper Life & Mission Perspectives” May 4-5, 2026, Izmir, Türkiye is now open.
The Youth Union of the Christian Alliance of Africa (UJAC) held its 16th Regional Congress in Libreville, Gabon under the theme “African Youth: Awaken to Your Revival” (Matthew 4:12-17).
Rev. Joseph Illamil Reyes was elected the new national president of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Churches of the Philippines (CAMACOP) during the denomination’s 58th General Assembly held in Palawan. He will serve a four-year term from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2029.
The Japan Alliance Church (JAC) elected Rev. Akihiko Hisatomi its new president during the denomination’s annual assembly in May 2025. Hisatomi will serve a two-year term, leading a fellowship of 36 congregations across the country.
Rev. Ferdinand Sangoye has been elected president of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church of Gabon (EACMG), ushering in a new era of leadership marked by spiritual depth, civic engagement, and a bold vision for growth.
Ramiro Machicado T. has been elected President of the Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA) Church of Bolivia, continuing his long-standing leadership within the movement and reaffirming his commitment to strengthening and expanding the Alliance’s gospel presence across the nation.
Dr. Benjamin “Ben” Pada de Jesus was a visionary leader, pastor, educator, and global servant of the Christian and Missionary Alliance.
With a deep legacy of pastoral ministry and a life marked by spiritual devotion and global vision, Rev. Jonathan Schaeffer has been elected as the new President of the U.S. Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA).
A dynamic group of emerging Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA) leaders from around the world convened in New York City from June 9-13, 2025, for an intensive and deeply formative week of training as part of the Alliance World Fellowship’s (AWF) Young Scholars Training Program.
In a significant step toward fostering unity and deeper theological understanding among Alliance churches in France, more than 30 leaders gathered in Toulouse from across the country and from neighboring Spain to attend a formative seminar on the DNA of the Alliance.
More than 300 men, women and children are experiencing tangible change each week through a growing community initiative in Sonarpur, where sports, education, and spiritual mentoring are shaping lives, healing brokenness, and igniting hope.
It is with great joy that we invite you to the 13th AWF Quadrennial Conference, to be held at the President Hotel in Yamoussoukro, Cote d’Ivoire, from October 8-12, 2025. Our theme this year is “Going Together” - a powerful call to strengthen our identity and mission as we collaborate across our global Alliance family.