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A Steady Pace Toward Merger
Two early free church leaders planted seeds for the 1950 EFCA conference.
Difficult Conversations Formed a Church
When I planted a multicultural church, I discovered the best way forward was through hard, diverse conversations.
Voices of the EFCA: Peace in the Unexpected
God blessed the EFCA in unforeseen ways in 2024.
Born Thy People To Deliver
Christ came to set us free from our own expectations.
Lines for Strong Living
For 20 years, this pastor delighted free churches with his short, pithy sayings.
The Future Church Is Here Now
Teenagers aren’t just the “next generation” of the Church.
Plant Oak Trees, Not Dandelions
My church planting story of putting principles over gimmicks.
Voices of the EFCA: A Call for Bold Clarity with Scott Sterner
Amid a post-Christian cultural moment, ReachNational is anchoring in the reasons we exist.
Guarding the Church From Wolves
In 1893, early Free Church leaders established an association to affirm qualified preachers.
The Few Who Saved a Church
An EFCA church was foundering. EFCA GATEWAY and a neighboring pastor partnered with them to bring it new life.
Deepening Our Longstanding Partnership
Anchored in our shared values, TEDS and the EFCA are stronger together.
Intimacy, Authenticity, Simplicity
On sabbatical, I asked God what He wanted from me. He asked me the same question back.
Dan Holman: Local Churches Are Key in Crisis
How one ReachGlobal missionary followed the call to serve in the unique mission field that follows crisis.
Political Elections: Truths to Remember, Confessions to Be Made and Prayers to Pray
A call for endurance, faith and hope amid this election season.
J.G. Princell: A Father of the Early Free Church
Theologian, pastor and author, he trained the pastors that would shape the Free Church for generations.
Starting the Conversation Now
Review of "Parenting Without Panic in a LGBT-Affirming World" by Rachel Gilson.
Wisdom for Shepherds of Suffering Sheep
From one pastor to another, here’s a word of comfort and encouragement.
