Recommended: Evangelical Free Church of America
The Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA) is a family of congregations rooted in the authority of Scripture and the centrality of the gospel. Our Statement of Faith expresses historic orthodoxy and evangelical distinctives, while allowing freedom on secondary matters. For those wanting to understand the EFCA’s theology, history, and mission, the resources below provide helpful entry points.
Getting Started
Accessible resources for members, leaders, and anyone wanting to understand EFCA convictions.
The EFCA Statement of Faith
The concise doctrinal summary affirmed across all EFCA churches. The commentary edition includes Scripture proofs and explanatory notes that make it ideal for new members, discipleship classes, and small group study.
Evangelical Convictions: A Theological Exposition of the EFCA Statement of Faith
Written by EFCA theologians, this book unpacks the Statement of Faith article by article. It situates the EFCA within the wider stream of historic evangelicalism while clarifying our distinctive commitments.
Grounded in the Gospel: Building Believers the Old-Fashioned Way – J. I. Packer & Gary Parrett
Not EFCA-specific, but widely used in many EFCA contexts to encourage catechesis and discipleship rooted in Scripture. Accessible, practical, and gospel-centered.
Going Deeper
Works for pastors, elders, and serious students who want to explore EFCA history, theology, and mission in greater depth.
Evangelical Dictionary of Theology (Walter Elwell, ed.)
Elwell, a longtime EFCA theologian, compiled this standard reference work. While broad in scope, it reflects the kind of evangelical theology embraced by the Free Church.
Evangelical Heritage: From Immigrants to a Church of All People — The Story of the Evangelical Free Church of America
This official history traces the journey of the Evangelical Free Church of America from its roots among Scandinavian immigrants in the late 19th century to its growth into a diverse, multi-ethnic denomination. It tells the story of how the EFCA held fast to the authority of Scripture, the centrality of the gospel, and a commitment to “majoring on the majors” while allowing freedom on secondary issues. Both historical and devotional, the book highlights God’s faithfulness in shaping a movement that began in immigrant prayer meetings and has grown into a global fellowship of churches united by Christ and His mission.
EFCA Theology Conference Proceedings (various years)
Published papers from EFCA’s annual theology conferences, featuring essays on biblical authority, gospel centrality, and contemporary issues. A valuable resource for pastors and teachers who want to see EFCA theology at work in real time.
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Disclaimer: The resources listed here have been selected because they offer particular value for Christian growth and understanding. Their inclusion does not imply full agreement with every statement or position taken by the authors. As with any book outside of Scripture, readers should exercise discernment, testing all things by the Word of God (Acts 17:11).