Why courageous faith?

Discover why developing courageous faith is at the heart of AFC's mission and how it transforms lives, communities, and the world.

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Vision & Mission

‘Courageous faith’ seems to be all AFC talks about (other than Jesus!).

Why is this so important to us?

Our vision

To see courageous communities cultivated for the flourishing of all.”

Our mission

To nurture students toward a courageous faith in Jesus that motivates them to live beyond themselves. This is done with an emphasis on fully honouring their Chinese identity and surrounding community.”

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Why

Why courage?

1.

Because courage strengthens us to care deeply about the state of God’s world, to stand up for what’s right, share our faith, and ask the hard questions.

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2.

Because courage humbles us to love people who are different than us, to help those in need, and to ask for help, instead of fearing shame

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Because courage brings out our full identity in Christ, to embrace and celebrate all God made us to be, not fearing imperfection, or feeling less than, to step out beyond preimposed expectations and not tie identity to works

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Belonging

Why does our
identity matter?

Our God-given identity includes everything about us; our gender, personality, preferences, cultural heritage, family of origin, social context, etc. All of that, including our identity in Christ should be embraced.

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AFC aims to be a safe place where ethnically Chinese students can explore this together, in community. Our posture towards ethnicity is not one of superiority, but of acknowledgement and celebration. In embracing our Chinese heritage, we want to model what it looks like for others to be able to take pride in their own cultural background.

When students have a strong relationship with God, are fully embracing their identity in Christ, and are living in courageous communities, they partner more effectively with God in His redemptive mission, for the flourishing of all. 

(Discipleship + Personhood + Fellowship) x God’s redemptive mission = Flourishing of all

Voices of faith

Hear from students, parents, and partners about their AFC experience.

“From my first year til now, KACF has been family to me. As I grow in deeper fellowship with God, it has brought about a natural overflow of joy to fellowship with brothers and sisters, sharing in the joys and burdens, and together to live as salt and light on campus."
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Kattie
Queen’s University
“I thank God for AFC. My daughter was so changed by AFC Teens Conference that she is now volunteering as a captain, sharing her testimony, and inspiring other teens to love Jesus.”
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Paul
Parent
“I’ve been connected with AFC since my high school days. I’ve watched them pour into youth with unwavering dedication, how powerfully they support young people and how beautifully they extend the heart of the church. AFC is truly something special.”
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Pastor Heusan Lam
Christ Emmanuel Community Church
“AFC invests deeply in their staff, equipping them to cultivate intercultural competency. This intentional commitment strengthens their ministry on the ground as their leaders engage with humility and self-awareness across cultural differences.”
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Dorothy Pang
Director of The Intercultural Ministries Centre, Tyndale University
“Our partnership is based on a mutual passion and commitment to cultivating courageous, compassionate, and creative communities that inspire young people to integrate faith with everyday life and embrace their unique calling. AFC empowers students to become missional leaders who impact the world for Jesus."
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Cheryl Walsh
Executive Director, Converge Canada
“We are grateful to partner with AFC as we share a common passion to live out faith courageously; a faith that “does justice, loves kindness and walks humbly with God.” (Micah 6:8).”
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Rev. Brian
International Justice Mission