Alliance churches in Africa are demonstrating unity through shared leadership, growing partnerships, and expanding outreach to more than 2.7 million people across the continent.
A new national church president begins his term in Myanmar, leading 1,289 members in mission, discipleship, and gospel outreach.
The Alliance church in Spain has elected Jorge Álvarez as national president, highlighting unity, church growth, and prayer needs for mission in underserved regions.
Rev. Saint Bernard Manoumba, former president of the Alliance church of Gabon, served in pastoral and national leadership for three decades. His life marked a path of faith, service, and leadership within the Alliance family.
Church leaders, missionaries, and believers from 11 countries gathered near Buenos Aires, Argentina, in February 2026 to seek God’s direction for missions and strengthen cooperation in sending workers to cross-cultural fields.
House churches in Sudan are moving ministry online and receiving global support as believers face detention risks, displacement, and growing humanitarian need.
Amid renewed fighting and displacement in northern Syria, local churches are providing care, prayer, and support to families while calling the global church to stand with them.
After more than 40 years of pastoral ministry, Rev. Enrique Rosa Reyes begins a four-year term as president of the Christian and Missionary Alliance in the Dominican Republic on March 7, 2026.
Rev. Celso Massayuki Nakamae, elected president of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Brazil, steps into leadership in a nation with deep spiritual roots, historic ministry presence, and growing evangelical influence.
Leaders from around the world gathered in October 2025 to explore leadership across generations and cultures, focusing on listening, collaboration, and preparing the next generation to serve the global church.
Christian communities in Myanmar are serving and worshiping amid escalating conflict, supporting displaced families as hospitals, schools, and homes face violence and insecurity.
At the Alliance World Fellowship Quadrennial, women leaders were equipped with practical tools for prayer, evangelism, and discipleship, strengthening their calling to lead faithfully in church, work, and community.
From three missionaries arriving in 1925 to 420 congregations and 136,000 believers today, the C&MA in Peru is celebrating a centennial of gospel seed and fruitful mission. Now our brothers are making disciples of all nations, sending 121 missionaries, renewed by the hope of the Fourfold Gospel.
Alliance seminaries in Latin America strengthen theological education through cooperation, shared certification, and a new consortium.
From October 29-November 1, 2025, Hanoi, Vietnam became a sacred meeting place as women from across the Asia Pacific gathered for the 9th Asia Pacific Alliance Women’s (APAW) Conference and Prayer Journey. They came with different languages, cultures, and stories but with one shared purpose: to seek God together and renew their commitment to the Great Commission.
During the 2025 AWF Quadrennial Convocation, global delegates elected and anointed the new Executive Committee (ExCom), welcoming Rev. Darren Herbold and Rev. Ferdinand Sangoye while honoring two outgoing leaders. Discover the new ExCom and the vision for global mission.
Discover how Relief and Development workshops empowered global leaders to integrate Creation Care, biblical stewardship, and community development through practical teaching, testimonies, and participant-driven action plans.
The first AWF Women’s Global Conference saw 304 women from all AWF regions gathered in Cote d’Ivoire for worship, training, testimonies, and mission-focused empowerment. Read how this historic event strengthened global unity and mobilized women to fulfill the Great Commission.
Rev. Claude Pépin Bouyoba Loembe has been elected president of the C&MA of Congo-Brazzaville. Discover his story, ministry journey, and vision for the national church as part of the global Alliance family.
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.
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.
Félix Horacio Jiménez, a valued leader in the Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA) of Argentina, left a profound legacy of leadership, service, and compassion.
The APAC Regional Conference brought together more than 150 delegates from across the Asia-Pacific region, together with 200 local seminarians, for four days of inspiration, collaboration, and worship under the theme “Your Kingdom Come” (Matthew 6:9-13).
For two days, the voices of 70 leaders from five nations rose together in Madrid, united by a singular mission: to dive into the depths of Alliance Theology and Identity.
In September 2024, the city of Guadalajara, Mexico, became the setting for a gathering of AWF Latin America (CLA) Region for 130 leaders and delegates.