"I believe Africa will become the fulcrum of world mission in the twenty-first century," says AE Founder Michael Cassidy.

As such, AE is a global partnership that believes in a bright future for Africa under the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Our aim is to proclaim the Gospel to the residents of the major cities of Africa, making a special effort to reach the leadership of the continent, since godly governance can result in major transformations of whole countries.

Our mission – To Evangelize the Cities of Afria Through Word and Deed in Partnership With the Church – is carried out by Africans themselves, who already understand their local cultures and speak their fellow citizens' languages. We reach out to Africa in four ways:

• Evangelism – preaching the Good News of the Gospel via citywide missions
• Reconciliation – ministering healing to those who have experience the trauma of war and violence and teaching people who have experienced conflict to reconcile and work together for their common good
• Community Development – teaching the poor practical skills through which they can earn a living and equipping them to run their own business and teach others how to develop economic self-sufficiency
• Leadership Training – equipping pastors and laypeople to think biblically and live out their faith in their place of work and influence.