IAC - What is Anglican

What is Anglican?

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IAC is part of an international network of churches known as the Anglican Communion. This network grew out of the missionary expansion of the Church of England over the past 500 years, and now consists of 38 self-governing provinces around the world, in 164 countries, with tens of millions of members. In many places, particularly throughout the Global South, the churches of the Anglican Communion are known for their vibrant faith in God and transformational presence within their communities.

As Anglicans, then, we're part of a vibrant global fellowship of churches established over the centuries, a church that is experiencing tremendous growth and renewal in the Global South. This Anglican heritage provides a richness of meaning in faith, worship and practice

We are committed to the Bible as the Word of God -- – it is God breathed and it is the truth by which we order our lives. We also believe that Jesus is the unique Son of God -- that salvation is found only in His sacrificial death and resurrection. This faith is summed up in the historic statements of belief such as the Nicene Creed and the 39 Articles.

We celebrate the sacraments of Baptism and the Lord's Supper as commanded by Jesus and we uphold the historic order of Bishops in the administration of the church's life and mission.

Our worship, based in ancient and biblical practices, engages the senses – connecting with people's hearts and minds. This ancient/future worship restores the biblical balance of evangelical, charismatic and liturgical: three streams flowing as one River in Jesus Christ.

Rooted in the Word of God and our ancient faith, we believe we are part of an emerging reformation of the Christian church in this hemisphere – moving the focus of our worship and the focus of our lives back to the Risen Lord Jesus Christ and His mission to make disciples of all nations.

What is the Anglican Mission?

IAC participates in the Anglican Communion by virtue of its affiliation with the Anglican Church of Rwanda. In 1994, Rwanda was devastated by genocide, as one-tenth of the population–roughly one million people–was slaughtered in 100 days of violence between Hutus and Tutsis. In the aftermath, Christians began working for forgiveness and reconciliation throughout the country, including in refugee camps and prisons. As people heard the good news about Jesus, victims and perpetrators became friends and family through him. Today, more than 1 million people–Hutus and Tutsis–gather every Sunday in Anglican churches in Rwanda to worship the God who saves and makes enemies friends. In human terms, this kind of genuine transformation is simply unfathomable.

Of the more than 70 million Anglican Christians around the globe, most of them—located in Africa, Asia and South America—have a vital, biblical and personal faith in Jesus Christ. And their numbers are growing. Dramatically. These churches in the "Global South" are experiencing tremendous growth and renewal: across Africa, 1,200 new churches spring up every month . . . Christianity is spreading faster than at any time or place in 2000 years.

The Anglican Mission in America is a missionary movement of the Anglican Church of Rwanda to the United States. The Anglican Mission was established by Anglicans from Africa and Asia, deeply troubled by the spiritual crisis in this land that sent missionaries to them for generations.

The Anglican Mission in America is biblical, orthodox, vibrant, and mission focused —committed to drawing upon its ancient faith to impact today’s culture in fresh ways.