Evangelical Free Church of America

Tom Cairns

Tom Cairns is the archivist for the EFCA. A physician who worked for 19 years in Congo, Tom later served as director of international ministries for the EFCA mission, now known as ReachGlobal. Since retirement, Tom enjoys sharing stories about the history of the EFCA, answering questions from our churches and helping the churches with their own stories. He also uploads our historical books, photos and documents to our archive website. Tom’s great desire is to bring glory to God as we celebrate the history we have in the EFCA.

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The Architect of the Merger

Arnold T. Olson played a significant role in bringing the Free Church together.

  • Tom Cairns

March 20, 2025
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Two Schools Become One

A year before the founding of the EFCA, two Free Church associations merged their schools.

  • Tom Cairns

February 19, 2025
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Lines for Strong Living

For 20 years, this pastor delighted free churches with his short, pithy sayings.

  • Tom Cairns

December 11, 2024
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Guarding the Church From Wolves

In 1893, early Free Church leaders established an association to affirm qualified preachers.

  • Tom Cairns

November 21, 2024