Global Conversations
Mission and Evangelism
Proclaiming the Good News and living a Jesus-shaped life in a diverse and changing world
In over 165 countries, Anglicans are guided by the Five Marks of Mission, proclaiming the Good News and working to teach, baptise, and nurture new believers.
Find out more about the diverse mission groups and initiatives around the Anglican Communion.
Global Conversations is an international platform for Anglicans to learn from one another and speak into the world’s most pressing issues. Here we explore how the Communion is proclaiming the Kingdom of God, inviting people to faith, and equipping disciples to live out the Good News in their communities.
PARTNERS IN MISSION
Networks of Mission and Outreach
There are a variety of Anglican commissions and networks – each with a particular mission focus. These bodies connect Anglicans globally, facilitating collaboration, dialogue and resource sharing.
Commission on Evangelism and Discipleship (ACCED)
Formed by merging the Season of Intentional Discipleship and the Church Planting Network, ACCED is the primary catalyst for the Communion’s missional life, operating through wings focused on discipleship and planting.
Church Planting Network (Plant Anglican)
This church planting network focuses on mobilisation and training. It is the driving force behind the “1 Million Churches” metric, connecting church planters globally to share best practices and resources.
The Episcopal
Ministry Team of the ACO
Working alongside the Commission, this team supports bishops in leading mission-shaped dioceses, providing leadership development sustain rapid growth and ensure new communities are shepherded effectively.
Commission for Theological Education (CTEAC)
While ACCED focuses on praxis, CTEAC ensures theological formation keeps pace with growth. They work to strengthen the global networks of learning that underpin the “Jesus-Shaped Life” and mission theology.
Our Theological Foundation
Access resources and theological papers focused on mission, discipleship and church planting.
Catalysing Growth and Discipleship
Across the globe, the Anglican Communion is driving a new season of growth, shifting focus towards catalysing church planting and deepening daily discipleship. These stories highlight how the faithful are being equipped to live out their faith in secular environments, bringing a distinctive and convicted voice to the public square.
- Anglican–Lutheran International Commission steering group meets to review global mission partnerships9 Mar 2026
- Mission and evangelism to be focus of next Lambeth Call webinar2 May 2025
- Anglican–Lutheran Commission Gathers to Deepen Unity through Shared Mission10 Apr 2025
- Equipping the Church of Tomorrow: African Theological Educators Discuss Future Priorities19 Jul 2024
- Anglican Centre in Rome launches search for next Director14 Jun 2024
- Bishop Jo Bailey Wells addresses ACC18 about Phase 3 of the Lambeth Conference Journey18 Feb 2023
RESOURCING THE MOVEMENT
Equipping the Church
Our mission is to ensure that every Anglican is equipped not just for study, but for living out their faith in the world. We have curated a library of practical tools, reports, and life guides designed to bridge the gap between Sunday worship and daily life.
Whether you are a bishop leading a diocese or a layperson seeking to deepen your discipleship, these resources offer the theological frameworks and practical steps needed to move from maintenance to dynamic mission.
Holistic Mission: A Profile of Mission and Evangelism in the Anglican Communion
An inspiring overview exploring how Anglican churches worldwide integrate spiritual witness with social transformation.
Towards Dynamic Mission
A foundational document exploring the Missio Dei and the theology of risk, offering a framework for moving from maintenance to mission.
A Framework for Catechesis and Intentional Discipleship in the Anglican Communion
An inspiring overview exploring how Anglican churches worldwide integrate spiritual witness with social transformation.
