Anglican Mission in the Americas ("The AMiA")

The AMiA is a missionary outreach to America from the Province of Rwanda.  The Anglican Mission represents a unique shift that is occurring in Christianity throughout the world.  Christianity is becoming the fastest growing faith globally, especially in Africa, Asia and South America.  However, Christianity is losing ground in the West, including the United States.  The United States has become the largest English-speaking collection of un-churched and spiritually disconnected people in the world.  An article in Newsweek in 2001 stated, "Countries that were once considered Christian homelands have become the mission territories of the new millennium."

This great spiritual need in the United States is what prompted Archbishop Kolini, of Rwanda to respond and form the AMiA in August of 2000. 

Many strong, godly leaders in the United States had a heart to begin a new movement in America with a primary mission:  To reach out to the 130 million people in the United States who are disconnected from Jesus Christ.  We are grateful to Archbishop Kolini, who has stepped out and provided us with spiritual leadership.  We are connected to the worldwide Anglcian Communion through this leadership in Rwanda.

Visit the AMiA website here.

Anglican Mission's Values, Mission and Purpose

As we look at the values, mission and purpose that drive the Anglican Mission, we realize we are privileged to be a part of the AMiA.  Our heart and mission at Cambridge is the same as that of the Anglican Mission. It's great to be working together and supporting one another as we pursue the same purpose around the country and the world.

Here's a summary of the Values, Mission and Purpose of the Anglican Mission:

Anglican Mission Values

The essential marks that shape the identity and guide the actions of the AMiA: Commitment to Jesus Christ, Authority of Scripture, Evangelism, Relational Ministry, Worship, Servant Ministry, Sacrificial Giving, Biblical Leadership, Expectant Prayer

The Mission of the Anglican Mission in The Americas

The Anglican Mission in The Americas (Anglican Mission) exists to glorify God and to serve, grow and multiply local churches that love Jesus Christ and reach the world He died to save (John 3:16-17; Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 2:14-47).

The Purpose Statement of the Anglican Mission

The purpose of the Anglican Mission is to glorify God by building an alliance of congregations in America which are committed to gathering, planting and serving dynamic churches in the Anglican tradition.

Key Leaders in the AMiA

Emmanuel Kolini is the Archbishop of the province of Rwanda and Bishop of Kigali.  God has used Archbishop Kolini in amazing ways.  The Anglican Mission exists in large part because of his courageous, humble leadership and willingness to act in obedience to God's leading.  Archbishop Kolini has provided spiritual oversight, guidance, and support while exhorting the Anglican Mission to reach out to people in the United States who are disconnected from Jesus Christ or the church.  This is the vision and charge that he has given to us in the AMiA and it came at a great cost to himself and his ministry.  Please pray for him, his family and his ministry in Rwanda and here in the United States and thank God for his example and leadership.

Chuck Murphy is a Missionary Bishop to the United States from the Province of Rwanda.  He is also the chairman of the Anglican Mission in the Americas and provides oversight and leadership for the AMiA.  Chuck Murphy is a man of tremendous vision and courage, whose heart is to move forward in God's timing and guidance to accomplish the purpose of the Anglican Mission.  Chuck Murphy works with passion and perseverance as he leads the way for the Anglican Mission.  Please thank God for him and his wife, Margaret. and pray for wisdom, stamina, and encouragement for both of them.

Amazing Statistics

Since 2000, the Anglican Mission has grown from 11 churches to 108 congregations in 2007, with another 13 fellowships, 64 new works in progress and ten more underway in Canada.  Such growth has been accomplished through reception of existing congregations, response to groups who want to plant a church and be part of the Anglican Mission and by breaking into new territory through initiating church plants.  Anglican Mission congregations are located in 27 states in the US, and in Canada and Puerto Rico.  These statistics demonstrate clearly that God is spreading out and enlarging the tent known as the Anglican Mission.