Governance and Leadership
Editorial Board
The Africa Confession of Faith is overseen by an Editorial Board composed of theologians, pastors, and church leaders. This board is responsible for the theological integrity, contextual relevance, and ongoing development of the confession.
Board Responsibilities
- Ensuring theological fidelity to Scripture and historic Christian orthodoxy
- Reviewing and evaluating submissions, questions, and concerns from the community
- Making recommendations for revisions and updates to the confession
- Providing guidance on contextual applications across diverse African settings
- Maintaining the balance between clarity and theological depth
- Overseeing translations and adaptations for different African languages
Board Composition
The Editorial Board is intentionally diverse, representing:
Geographical Diversity
Members represent different regions of Africa (North, East, West, Central, and Southern Africa) to ensure the confession addresses the full breadth of African contexts.
Denominational Breadth
The board includes representatives from various evangelical denominations and networks, united by commitment to biblical authority and historic Christian orthodoxy.
Vocational Mix
Members include seminary professors, pastors, church planters, and ministry leaders, ensuring both academic rigor and practical ministry insight.
Linguistic Representation
The board includes members proficient in major African languages to facilitate translation and ensure cultural-linguistic appropriateness.
Decision-Making Process
The Editorial Board operates with transparency and accountability through the following process:
- Submission Review
All community submissions are reviewed by at least two board members before being discussed by the full board.
- Theological Evaluation
Proposed changes are evaluated against Scripture, historic Christian orthodoxy, and contextual relevance.
- Consensus Building
The board seeks broad consensus on significant changes, requiring a supermajority for substantial revisions.
- Community Engagement
Major revisions are shared with the broader church community for feedback before final approval.
- Documentation
All decisions and the rationale behind them are documented for transparency and future reference.
Accountability and Standards
The Editorial Board is committed to maintaining high standards of integrity and accountability:
Biblical Authority
All board members affirm the full authority and inerrancy of Scripture and submit to its teaching above all human wisdom.
Confessional Unity
Board members affirm their agreement with the essential doctrines articulated in historic Christian confessions and creeds.
Ethical Standards
All members maintain exemplary Christian character and conduct, being above reproach in their personal and ministerial lives.
Servant Leadership
The board serves the Church humbly, recognizing that this confession exists to serve God's people, not to establish human authority.
Editorial Team
Meet the dedicated servants who have labored to bring the Africa Confession of Faith to the Church.
Contact the Board
For inquiries regarding the Editorial Board, governance matters, or to submit formal concerns, please use the contact information provided on this website. All communications are treated with confidentiality and respect.
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