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We’re about

unshakeable
TRUTH

Jesus is Lord, and his Word is our foundation, no matter the cultural moment. At uni, we are taught to question everything. At AFES, we do that with the Bible open.

We’re about

Unmissable
Presence

We want to make sure everyone has a chance to meet Jesus at uni. So part of our purpose is to make him unmissable on campus – through what we say, how we live, love and serve our peers.

We're about

Unconditional
Community

We don’t think uni should be an isolating experience. Whether you’re a committed Christian, or just curious – AFES is a community where you will be known, supported, and invited to belong.

We're about

Uni-Level
Exploration

We engage with the Bible at the same intellectual depth as our studies – tackling life’s biggest questions with honesty and clarity. Our hope is to see every student mature in Christ.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

In prayerful dependence on God, AFES proclaims Jesus Christ at university to present everyone mature in Him, by building student groups that evangelise, encourage, train and send.

AFES VALUES

Lives transformed by God’s grace
Lives transformed by God’s grace

AFES rests on the saving and transforming riches of God’s grace freely given through a personal faith in Jesus Christ as Lord.

The Bible shaping our mission, message, and methods
The Bible shaping our mission, message, and methods

AFES values expository Bible teaching and study, biblical theology, and humble submission to the Bible to shape our mission, message, and methods of ministry.

National gospel unity and local distinctivness
National gospel unity and local distinctivness

AFES values being a national movement united in the gospel as reflected in our Doctrinal Basis, and values the freedom to conduct our Mission with local distinctiveness.

Training by modelling
Training by modelling

AFES values every activity in our mission as an opportunity to train others through modelling godly character, convictions and competency, particularly through apprenticeships.

Students and staff in partnership
Students and staff in partnership

AFES values students leading our mission through partnership with long-term, campus-based AFES staff.

Partnerships in prayer and finances
Partnerships in prayer and finances

AFES values our partnerships in the cause of the gospel on campus with supporters, graduates, and churches.

Local churches
Local churches

AFES values local churches as the primary expression of the body of Christ, and so values every student and staff member having a love for, and a committed involvement in, a local church.

Commitment to Christ's global mission
Commitment to Christ's global mission

AFES is committed to raising up and sending disciple-making disciples for global mission in partnership with local churches and mission agencies.

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