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.
A significant new publication has just been released by the Alliance World Fellowship (AWF), capturing key insights and conversations from the 2023 Alliance Theological Symposium held in Toulouse, France. Now available in both print and e-book formats through your local Amazon retailer, this edited volume brings together 14 scholarly papers that reflect on the history, theology, and mission of the Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA).
With grateful hearts and steadfast hope, we announce a new chapter in our journey: the AWF 2025 Quadrennial will now be held in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire, from October 8-12. This change, prompted by current realities, does not diminish the deep gratitude we owe to the C&MA of Congo. Your faithful preparation and servant-hearted commitment have been a powerful testimony, and we stand with you in prayer and solidarity. Africa holds a cherished place in our Alliance story—where the first missionaries were sent and where a vibrant, faithful Church continues to flourish. Since Simpson’s time, our mission endures: to go deeper in Christ and further in mission—together. We move forward with expectation, knowing God will meet us powerfully in Yamoussoukro.
Inspired by the kindness of American missionary Mabel Francis, Mutsuko Ninomiya embraced Christianity and answered the call to serve as a missionary in Brazil, becoming a trailblazer as the first to be sent overseas by an indigenous Alliance church. Her unwavering faith and pioneering spirit led to the founding of the first Alliance churches in Brasília, leaving a legacy of hope and transformation.
As a result of the powerful earthquake that struck Southeast Asia on Friday, March 28th, 2025, the Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA) churches in Myanmar and Thailand are offering a vital response—meeting urgent physical needs while pointing to lasting spiritual hope.
In the heart of India, where football is more than just a game, a movement is taking root—one that extends beyond the field and into transformed lives. It is a story of passion, perseverance, and faith, woven together through the love of the sport and the message of Jesus Christ.
In his New Year's message, President Jura Yanagihara highlights the Alliance World Fellowship’s (AWF) enduring mission over the past 50 years, celebrating the unity and collaboration of Alliance National Churches in fulfilling the Great Commission as a sacred calling. While recognizing the difficulties posed by a rapidly evolving global landscape—marked by economic instability, conflicts, humanitarian emergencies, and environmental challenges—he reaffirms the AWF’s unwavering dedication to proclaiming the gospel and compassionately serving communities in need.
African Alliance churches are leading missionary efforts by establishing mission departments, training centers, and outreach programs. Their focus on local languages and cultural integration enhances gospel impact. The AWF Africa Missionary Conference in Togo reinforced their commitment, highlighting the need for collaboration and support to expand these initiatives.