OUR PURPOSE

The EFC-ER is a movement of connected churches intentionally working together to fulfill a common mission, vision, and core values, based on the person and redemptive message of Jesus Christ. 

MISSION

The mission of EFC-ER is to equip its member churches to make disciples.​

VISION

The vision of EFC-ER is to produce healthy, Christ-centered churches that produce disciples. ​

CORE

VALUES

The EFC-ER will be guided by the following core values:
 

• Biblical Faithfulness - We will seek faithfulness to the inspired and authoritative Word of God, both in the truth we profess and in the practices we embody.
• Empowered Leadership - We will discover, develop, and deploy leaders into clearly defined ministry roles. 
• Innovative Multiplication - We will use and encourage innovative multiplication across our movement.
• Efficient Organization - We will organize around mission, core values, and vision, increasing efficiency by being a nimble, right-sized organization.
• Connectional Ministry - We will strengthen local and global ministries by partnering together with local churches and other organizations to accomplish our mission. ​

OUR

BELIEFS

The Evangelical Friends Church does not advance new teachings or doctrines. Instead, we seek to rediscover New Testament teachings and apply these age-old truths to our lives. As Friends we believe:

• God is our Father.
• Jesus Christ is "the Word made flesh" for us.
• The Holy Spirit is our Comforter, Strengthener, and Guide.
• The Bible is the written Word of God, inspired by Him.
• A person receives forgiveness through repentance for sins and belief in Jesus Christ as Savior.
• The mission of the Church is to communicate the Good News of Salvation to people everywhere.

Learn more about Evangelical Friends Church - Eastern Region in our Faith & Practice. 

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Find out more about EFC-ER Partnership opportunities. The EFC-ER actively participates in a larger group
of Friends, known as Evangelical Friends Church - North America (EFC-NA) as well as the world-wide
​movement, Evangelical Friends Church International (EFC-I).

Main office
330-493-1660 | 1-800-334-8863
​5350 BROADMOOR CIRCLE NW, CANTON, OH 44709