About EFI
Relationally Connected for Global Impact
Evangel Fellowship International is a fellowship of churches and ministers dedicated to developing and promoting unity and strength among its members through Christ.
A Vision for Impact
At EFI, our core value is fellowship, and this begins with building and nurturing relationships among leaders. To join us, you must be recommended by a current member because we are committed to fostering a strong network build on trust and connection.
Our Beliefs:
Caring for Members: We believe that when our members are cared for, their ministries will thrive. Growth flourishes in a supportive environment filled with acceptance and love.
Focused Recources: While we prioritize relationships and encouragement, we also recommend excellent organizations that specialize in church growth, system development, and strategic planning.
Our Emphases:
Local Outreach: We urge every member to actively engage with their community. Identify the challenges your city faces and find ways to address them.
Global Outreach: As a missions organization, EFI supports global church planting, particularly in developing nations. We encourage every member church to participate in this initiative, regardless of size.
Our Motto: Relationally Connected For Global Impact.
“By focusing on strong, supportive relationships and active global involvement, we aim to make a meaningful difference, both locally and worldwide.”
- Phillip Miles
Chairman, Evangel Fellowship International
Our Legacy
Bishop Houston Miles founded Evangel Fellowship International in 1983 with a vision that The Church is called not only to serve the local community, but also to share God’s Word and God’s love on a global level. The Bishop himself has made numerous trips to foreign lands, planting hundreds of churches around the world. In 2010, Houston’s son, Phillip, took over the leadership of EFI and has continued with their shared commitment to bringing the light of Christ to the far reaches of the globe.
Our Leadership
Evangel Fellowship International has been blessed with faithful leaders who believe genuine relationships lead to greater impact for the Kingdom of God. The leadership structure consists of our Chairman, Executive Board, and Regional Representatives.
STATEMENT OF FAITH
God’s Inspired Word
We believe the Bible, in its original form, was completely and fully inspired by GOD.
One God, Three Persons
There is only one God, eternally existent in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
Jesus: Savior & King
We believe Jesus Christ, conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of a virgin, is fully God and fully man. He lived sinlessly, performed miracles, and proclaimed God’s Kingdom. He was crucified, died for humanity’s sins, was buried, and rose again on the third day, victorious over sin and death. He ascended to heaven, sits at the right hand of the Father, and will return in glory to judge the living and the dead.
Salvation Through Christ
We believe that the only way to be cleansed from sin is through genuine repentance and faith in the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ, whose blood was shed on the cross for the forgiveness of sins.
Baptism & New Life
We believe in water baptism by immersion as an outward sing of an inward change. It symbolizes the believer’s identification with the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Baptism is an act of obedience, publicly declaring one’s faith in Christ, and is an essential step in the process of salvation and spiritual growth.
Holy Spirit Power
We believe in the Baptism of the Holy Spirit, which is a subsequent experience to salvation. It empowers believers for service, equips them with spiritual gifts, and enables them to live a victorious Christian life. This baptism is evidenced by the fruit of the Spirit and often, but not always, by the speaking in tongues as a sign of God’s presence and power. The Holy Spirit empowers believers to be witnesses of Christ, to grow in holiness, and to engage in ministry.
Biblical Marriage Covenant
We believe the term “marriages” has only one meaning: the union of one man and one woman, as instituted by God. Marriage is a sacred covenant to reflect the relationship between Christ and the Church. It is a lifelong commitment, established for companionship, procreation, and mutual support, and is to be entered into with honor, love, and respect.
Love & Compassion
We believe every person should be afforded compassion, kindness, and respect, As all are made in the image of God. We are called to love our neighbors as ourselves, showing grace and mercy to all, regardless of their background, beliefs, or circumstances. Every individual is deserving of dignity and care, reflecting the love and character of Christ in all interactions.
