Mission and Core Values

Mission

To evangelize the cities of Africa through word and deed in partnership with the Church.

Core and Non-negotiable Commitments

1. The Divine Inspiration of Scripture (Our authority in all matters of faith, morals and ministry)
2. Holiness, Prayerfulness, Good Stewardship and Integrity of Life (Biblical demand and the prerequisite for effective Christian service)
3. The Lausanne Covenant (Our Constitutionally enshrined statement of faith)
4. The Primacy of Evangelism and Reconciliation (Our basic calling and core competence)
5. The Philosophy of Biblical Holism (Necessitating a ministry of the whole gospel for the whole person)
6. Team Work (Requiring the maintenance of unity of fellowship, mind and purpose)
7. The Method of Partnership with Churches and Specialized Agencies (Requiring cooperation and synergy in terms of not only evangelism and the vital work of discipleship, but also Aid and Development projects)
8. The Principle of Research Based Strategy (Bringing both spiritual and sociological understanding to shape our planning and actual ministry in urban mission context)
9. The Recognition of Limits and Parameters to Both AE¹s Calling and Capability (Requiring focus of both social and training ministries into our primary arenas of ministry in the cities of Africa)
10. The Strategic Importance of Reaching Leadership in Africa (Focus of influence and power)
11. The Importance of Not Forgetting the Poor (These being very specially upon the heart of Christ and omnipresent in the African context)
12. The Necessity of Ministry to Families and Young People (An area of deep need in a Continent much troubled by domestic and marital breakdown)