Who is AFFIRM?
AFFIRM (Anglican For Faith Intercession Renewal and Mission) is a partnership of voluntary societies, groups, ministry units and individuals in the New Zealand Anglican Church that have signed the following covenant:
AFFIRM seeks to recall the church to biblical faith, the life of prayer, spiritual renewal and effective mission.
What we hold in common:
We uphold the creedal beliefs of the Anglican Church, and affirm especially:
AFFIRM seeks to recall the church to biblical faith, the life of prayer, spiritual renewal and effective mission.
What we hold in common:
We uphold the creedal beliefs of the Anglican Church, and affirm especially:
- The love of God as the source and motive of our life and mission;
- The Lordship of Jesus Christ over the church and the world;
- The authority of the Bible as God's living word to individuals and communities;
- The Holy Spirit's gifting of all Christian women and men for their varied ministries;
- The centrality of evangelism within the whole mission of the church;
- The need for continuing renewal of local congregations as living communities of faith and love;
- The priority of prayer and worship as under girding all Christian life and action.
Officers
Executive Officer
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Network Officer
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Chair
Constitution
The Constitution of the AFFIRM Board: