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The word evangelicalism often refers to a broad collection of religious beliefs, practices, and traditions which are found among Protestant Christians. Evangelicalism is typified by an emphasis on evangelism, a personal experience of conversion, biblically-oriented faith, and a belief in the relevance of Christian faith to some cultural issues. Historically, the movement began in the early 18th century as a response to Enlightenment thinking. It stressed a more personal relationship with God at the individual level; as well as activism based upon one's biblically based beliefs. Current media usage of the term (especially in the United States), is often synonymous with conservative Protestant Christians. This is only partly accurate.
=== Church Organizations and Associations ===
==== Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA)====
Evangelical free churches with the United States are typically part of the [http://efca.org/ [EFCA]] association. The association is divided into 18 districts for administration purposes, to help efficiently connect congregations with their communities. Evangelical Free churches are 'planted' whenever there is deemed to be a need. Each church is independently operated and maintained, allowing the greatest level of freedom possible to do the Lord's work.
The term 'evangelical' defines EFCA's "commitment to the proclamation of the Gospel and to the authority of Scriptures as being inerrant in the original writings and the only safe and sufficient guide to faith and practice.", and the term 'free' defines "our form of church government as being congregational [independent decisions and directions]".<ref>[http://efca.org/about/Efca.org - About]
EFCA's statement of faith, or rather doctrinal position, is a list of twelve points.<ref>[http://efca.org/about/doctrine/Efca.org - Doctrine] </ref> It is condensed below:
#The Bible is the true, inspired Word of God, for the salvation of men.
#Belief in both Heaven and Hell, and their importance regarding believers and unbelievers.
===References=== {{reflist}} ==Quotes== == Links ==#[http://efca.org/about/ EFCA About Us] Accessed 01/23/2008#* [http://efca.org/about/doctrine/ EFCA Doctrine Position] Accessed 01/23/2008
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