

Remembering our history
Look back on God's faithfulness to the EFCA.
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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.

Founding the “Un-Denomination”
Early Swedish Free Church leaders didn't want to form a denomination. It happened anyway.

A Newspaperman After God's Heart
John Martenson united the early Free Church with the Chicago-Bladet.

The First Missionary Candidate School
In 1951, the EFCA’s missionary training program established a foundation for future growth.

The Significance of the EFCA's Diamond Jubilee
In 1959, the EFCA celebrated how God worked through 75 years of ministry.

Tent Revivals in the Free Church
In the early twentieth century, these venues of evangelism helped bring thousands to the Lord.

Anna Bellum: I Can't Tell My Story Without the Free Church
A member of the EFCA Board of Directors shares about her roots with the EFCA—and why she stuck around.

A.J. Thorwall: A Preacher Like No Other
"Some men become legends after they die. This man has become a legend while he lived!"

How I've Seen "One EFCA" Lived Out
As he transitions into his new role at Trinity International University, Kevin Kompelien reflects on his nine years as EFCA President.
Reflecting Back, Looking Forward
In this season of transition, Kevin Kompelien and Carlton Harris each share their heart for the EFCA with a video message.
