Evangelical Friends Church International

Evangelical Friends Church International EFC-I is the Coordinating Council for Evangelical Friends worldwide. Past affiliation has led to disunity, doctrinal ambiguity, and mission drift.

EFC-I does not affiliate with or endorse other Quaker groups: FGC, FUM, FWCC, FCNL, QUNO, QPSW, AFSC, etc.

08/05/2025

Open pastoral position in the northwest:

South Salem Friends Church
1140 Baxter Road SE
Salem, OR 97306 (location address)
P.O. Box 4003
Salem, OR 97302 (mailing address)
phone: 503-364-7476
[email protected]

Job Description
South Salem Evangelical Friends Church, a part of the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Churches, seeks a Pastor to lead our congregation in church revitalization and growth. The ideal candidate will possess a pastoral heart, strong leadership, vibrant devotional life, and evangelistic and communication skills in the Friends' tradition.

Status: Bi-vocational (toward the goal of full-time employment)

Key Responsibilities:
Develop and deliver weekly Bible based Sunday morning sermons
Work with the Elder and Stewardship Committees to oversee the administration of the church
Be involved with the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Churches
Provide compassionate and empathetic care for the congregation
Minimum Qualifications
Trust in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, and have a deep understanding and commitment to the Bible, Evangelical Friends Theology, and a desire to uphold Friends Tradition.
Ability to manage multiple events, time demands, and other priorities at the same time.
A self-starter who can work effectively alone, yet be a strong team player.
Working knowledge of technology: computers, software, internet
An earned Bachelor's Degree in Pastoral Ministry and/or Bible Studies and/or Completion of a Seminary Degree from an accredited institution (B.A. and/or seminary degree desired, but other degree and/or work experience also considered)
2-5 years of pastoral experience, preferably at an Evangelical Friends Church (Friends experience desired, but not required; years of experience flexible)

To apply, submit the following via email or hard copies:
Cover letter expressing your statement of faith, your interest in the position, and a list of your qualifications
A current resume, detailing your education and experience
Three letters of reference, including one from a member of the clergy familiar with your character and work experience
A link to a video and/or audio recording(s) of a recent sermon(s) or teachings
Copies of any published articles, books, studies, etc., or links to the documents

Call Betty Howard, Church Elder, at 971-273-7377, if you have any questions.

To God be the glory!

08/29/2024

The Friends Preaching Initiative is hosted by Barclay College in Haviland, KS for Active Preachers in the evangelical Friends Church and Aspiring Preachers at Barclay College, to foster compelling preaching in the Friends Church proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ in more engaging and effective ways.

07/30/2024

"The greatest miracle that God can do today is to take an unholy man out of an unholy world and make him holy, then put him back into that unholy world and keep him holy in it." [Leonard Ravenhill]

05/02/2024

Dear John Wesley,

What has happened to your Church? You held a high view of Scripture and "recognized its supreme authority and regarded it as the center of your preaching and teaching" (A Man of One Book).

Yesterday, The legislative body of the United Methodist Church voted to repeal a 40-year ban on the ordination of gay clergy, one of several rule changes around sexuality adopted at their General Conference. The 692-51 vote upends a church rule first implemented in 1984 that barred LGBTQ+ members from being ordained. In recent years, some church officials opted not to enforce the rules. A process of so-called disaffiliation began in 2020, where traditional Methodist congregations could opt to leave the conference while retaining their church property. Roughly, a quarter of the conference—7,600 communities—did so during a three-year window. More votes are expected ahead of the conference's conclusion tomorrow. (1440 Daily Digest)

The Protestant Bible is also known as the Canon. The word comes from the Greek "kanon" meaning "measuring stick." The Evangelical Friends Church International believes the Bible is the only measuring standard for faith and practice.
The test used centuries ago for determining the canonicity of the Protestant Bible was:
Author: Was the text written by a prophet or other Spirit-led person?
Audience: Was the text written for all generations; is it relevant to all peoples for all times?
Teaching: Was the text in accord with previous revelation? Inspired scriptures do not time out, or change with the ebb and flow of culture; the Bible never contradicts itself.

Heavenly Father,
Please raise leaders in the Methodist Church that will return churches and organizations to their Biblical roots. Please continue to bless the Evangelical Friends Church. Call up men and women to lead our organization who are Spirit-filled and will hold to the authority of the Bible; our true measuring stick for Faith and Practice. Please bless us with men and women in our pulpits worldwide and may they preach salvation and restoration of people, societies, and creation through Christ alone. May the Fire of the Word in our pulpits, and an unwavering passion for holiness among our people, glorify Your Holy Name; and transform our world according to Your original design and purpose.

In Jesus' name,
Amen

Evangelical Friends Church - Sao Paulo, Brazil. Friends concluding their second Yearly Meeting session as an EFCI Regio...
04/07/2024

Evangelical Friends Church - Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Friends concluding their second Yearly Meeting session as an EFCI Region - Sunday, April 7, 2024.

To God be the glory!

03/20/2024

Searching for a Pastor at Plains Friends Church. Anyone interested in this position should contact Randall Thorp, Chairman of Spiritual Life Committee. Resumes can be sent to:
Randall Thorp
Plains Friends Church
24202 Road 10
Kismet, KS 67859
620-654-2568
[email protected]

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