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

Scoty Pasupuleti: I Met Christ Through the Scriptures
An EFCA pastor shares the story of his first encounter with Jesus—and the passion it's created in him today.

Strengthening Churches in the Southeast
An interview with Marc Ramirez, EFCA Southeast district superintendent.

Sweden Is Open for the Gospel
Led by listening and humility, Tonya Dove is witnessing new life in a country with Free Church roots.

We Are All Church Planters
The world is broken, the church has a solution, and we all have a role in this sacred task.
EFCA Theology Podcast: What Does It Mean To Be Human in Light of God's Revelation?
Greg Strand and Pastor Joey Woestman preview the 2025 EFCA Theology Conference and why it matters to the local church.

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.
