We’re a family of more than 3,000 churches across more than 80 denominations and network streams, with a shared heart to see Jesus made known in every corner of the UK. Will you join us?
Churches join the Evangelical Alliance because they believe the church achieves far more together than it ever could apart. Every church that stands with us strengthens our shared voice, and helps us speak and act on behalf of churches across the UK in ways no single congregation can.
Our member churches come from different traditions and hold a range of views on secondary matters, but each one affirms our basis of faith and our relationship commitments. That shared foundation is what lets us pray for one another and speak with one voice.
Here’s what being part of the Evangelical Alliance means for your church.
We give the church a voice where it matters most
Decisions made by governments across the UK shape how churches gather, serve their communities and share the gospel. We make sure the church is heard in the corridors of power, and that your church’s convictions are represented with clarity and confidence.
We do this through:
- Advocacy with governments in Westminster, Holyrood, the Senedd and Stormont.
- Standing up for gospel freedoms when legislation affects churches.
- Research that tells the story of evangelical life in the UK.
- Keeping member churches informed about issues that affect them.
We bring the church together
We cross denominational, ethnic, generational and regional lines, and we believe unity is a witness in itself. When churches that differ on many things stand together on what matters most, people notice.
We do this through:
- The Evangelical Relationships Commitment, which shapes how member churches relate to one another.
- Our One People Commission and South Asian Forum initiatives.
- Listing your church on our find a church map, so people looking for a local evangelical church can find you.
- Praying with and for member churches.
We help churches make Jesus known
We’re good news people in a bad news world, and we want every church to be confident in sharing the best news ever with the people on its doorstep.
We do this through:
- Resources for church leaders.
- Our idea magazine.
- Our Great Commission initiative.
- Events and gatherings.
No single church, however large, can speak for the whole church in the corridors of power. Together we can.
How member churches give
We ask member churches to support our shared work with an suggested donation of at least £1 per adult attending member, with a suggested minimum of £90 a year, given by direct debit.
If your church has more than one site or campus, one membership covers all of them. Just give based on your combined attendance.
Is your church ready to join?
Church membership is open to churches that:
- Are based or operating in the UK. If your church is based in another country, the World Evangelical Alliance can help you find the evangelical network where you are.
- Have been established in the UK for more than two years. If you’re a church plant from a member church and have been established for less than two years, you can apply for church plant membership instead.
- Agree with our basis of faith and abide by the Evangelical Relationships Commitment.
- Can provide two references from leaders of local evangelical churches, at least one of whom leads an Evangelical Alliance member church. You won’t need references if your church is part of a fast-track network.
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