Alliance World Fellowship (AWF) is an association of churches and ministries affiliated with the Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA). AWF began in the 1880s as a movement and has evolved into a mission-oriented denomination with partners in more than 80 countries around the world, using a variety of names.

Here are some key moments in AWF history:

• 1880s: Founded by Albert Benjamin Simpson as a movement dedicated to four core beliefs: full sanctification, the baptism of the Holy Spirit, the Second Coming of Christ, and divine healing.
• 1900: Founding of the Missionary Alliance to coordinate missionary work.
• 1914: First World Conference of the Missionary Alliance.
• 1974: Name change to Christian and Missionary Alliance.
• 1995: Adoption of the AWF mission statement: “To promote cooperation among its member churches in their work to fulfill the Great Commission.”
• 2025: The next AWF Quadrennial Convention is scheduled for October 7-12, where the name of Jesus Christ will be proclaimed to all nations.

Today, AWF is a dynamic, growing network of churches and ministries united by shared beliefs and a passion for sharing the Gospel and serving those in need. AWF continues to play an important role in the global missionary movement, supporting missionaries in more than 80 countries.

To learn more about the history of AWF, visit the official website:

https://awf.world/