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The Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches (GSFA), formerly known as Global South (Anglican), was originally started as a communion of 25 Anglican churches, of which 22 are provinces of the Anglican Communion, plus the Anglican Church in North America and the Anglican Church in Brazil. The Anglican Diocese of Sydney was also officially listed as a member.[1] Currently, the GSFA is a fellowship of 12 churches, 10 of which are provinces of the Anglican Communion.[2] The GSFA claims to represent some 75% of the world's 110 million Anglicans.[3][4][5] This claim is disputed, and peer-reviewed research published in the Journal of Anglican Studies in 2016 indicates a lower percentage.[6]

Key Information

The provinces identified with the Global South represent most of the Southern Hemisphere and Third World provinces within the Anglican Communion, including all those from Africa, the largest from South America, most from Asia and two Oceania provinces. Global South provinces are characterized by their theological traditionalism on matters of sexual ethics and life issues, and by their evangelicalism in churchmanship.

The GSFA excludes the Episcopal Anglican Church of Brazil, the Anglican Church of Australia and the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia, despite the fact that some Australian and New Zealand dioceses were already represented in their meetings, and the Asian provinces of Japan and Korea. The Anglican Church of Southern Africa has previously been represented at meetings. The Diocese of South Carolina, which left the Episcopal Church in October 2012, was accepted into Global South in August 2014 with the Global South temporarily caring for the diocese until 2018, when the now-Anglican Diocese of South Carolina formally joined the Anglican Church in North America following the two formal votes.[7]

History

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The Global South encounters started in 1994. The Global South standing gained impetus concerning the controversies over the acceptance of non-celibate homosexuality, as the blessing of same-sex unions and the allowing of non-celibate homosexual clergy was being promoted by the Episcopal Church in the United States and the Anglican Church of Canada. The apex of the controversy took place with the consecration of Gene Robinson, a partnered homosexual, as bishop of the Episcopal Church in 2003. The Global South churches have since then vigorously opposed the legitimacy of any acceptance of same-sex relationships within the Anglican Communion.[8][9][10]

Several of the Global South primates attended the Global Anglican Future Conference (GAFCON) that took place in Jerusalem in 2008, as an alternative to the Lambeth Conference.[11] Mouneer Anis the Presiding Bishop of Jerusalem and the Middle East, personally objected to attending GAFCON 2008, believing that "the Global South must not be driven by an exclusively Northern agenda or Northern personalities."[12]

Following this conference, the Global South supported the creation of the Anglican Church in North America, in 2009, as a province in formation of the Anglican Communion and a theologically conservative alternative in the United States and Canada in opposition to what were viewed as revisionist departures that had taken place in these provinces concerning specifically human sexuality and the interpretation of the Bible. Archbishop Robert Duncan of the Anglican Church in North America was present at the Global South Primates Encounter that took place in Singapore, on 19–23 April 2010. The final statement declared: "We are grateful that the recently formed Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) is a faithful expression of Anglicanism. We welcomed them as partners in the Gospel and our hope is that all provinces will be in full communion with the clergy and people of the ACNA and the Communion Partners."[13]

The Global South issued a letter to the Crown Nominations Commission of the Anglican Communion, on 20 July 2012, signed by 13 primates and representatives of other three churches, including the Anglican Church of Southern Africa, expressing the wish that the new Archbishop of Canterbury will remain faithful to the orthodoxy of the Anglican faith and work for the unity of the worldwide Anglican Communion.[14]

The 7th Global South Conference, held in Cairo, Egypt, on 8–11 October 2019, reuniting 101 delegates and observers of 18 Anglican provinces, proposed the creation of the Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches, with the GSFA Covenantal Structure, which was then approved on their official communiqué.[15] The 8th Global South Conference, also held in Cairo, except that online, on 14–17 October 2021, with the presence of 90 delegates from 16 provinces and a diocese, endorsed the Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches "as a global body of orthodox Anglicans within the Anglican Communion. It retains its geographical anchorage in the provinces of the traditional "Global South", nurtures its koinonia in the Gospel".[16] It was also decided that in the next conference, "membership in the Global South Fellowship will be based on assent to the Fundamental Declarations of the Covenantal Structure and agreement with the conciliar structures that bind us together as an ecclesial body." On the same occasion, Justin Badi Arama, Archbishop of South Sudan, was elected as chairman.[17]

On 9 February 2023, the Global South Fellowship questioned Justin Welby's "fitness to lead" the Anglican Communion following the Church of England's vote on same-sex blessings.[18] A day later, the Church of Uganda said they did not recognize the authority of the Archbishop of Canterbury.[19] On 20 February 2023, some primates within the fellowship released a statement declaring that it had broken communion with and no longer recognized Justin Welby as primus inter pares of the Anglican Communion,[20][21] de facto marking a schism within the Anglican Communion.[22][23][24] In March, 2023, the Anglican Church of Southern Africa, although not an "ordinary member" of the GSFA, released a statement saying that, while they could not approve of blessings or marriage for same-sex couples, they accepted Archbishop Makgoba's proposal to form a subcommittee to "prepare formal prayers suitable for providing pastoral care to couples in same-sex civil unions."[25][26][27] However, while they approved a subcommittee to draft pastoral prayers for consideration, a proposal to bless same-sex unions was rejected by the majority of their bishops.[28]

Membership

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The GSFA claims to represent some 75% of the world's 110 million Anglicans.[3][4] This claim is disputed, and peer-reviewed research published in the Journal of Anglican Studies in 2016 indicates lower numbers.[6]

Provinces

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The Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches' website lists the following provinces, which are also part of the Anglican Communion, as ordinary members:[2]

  1. The Episcopal / Anglican Province of Alexandria
  2. Church of Bangladesh
  3. The Anglican Church of Chile
  4. Province of the Anglican Church of Congo
  5. The Church of the Province of the Indian Ocean
  6. The Church of the Province of Myanmar (Burma)
  7. Church of the Province of South East Asia
  8. Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan
  9. Province of the Episcopal Church of Sudan
  10. Church of Uganda

Ordinary members of the Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches not part of the Anglican Communion:

  1. The Anglican Church in North America
  2. Anglican Church in Brazil

Associate members:

  1. Church of Confessing Anglicans New Zealand
  2. Diocese of the Southern Cross
  3. Anglican Network in Europe (ANiE)

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The Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches (GSFA) is a covenantal association of orthodox Anglican provinces and dioceses within the , originating from an initial grouping of 25 provinces committed to guarding the historic Christian faith, advancing mission, and establishing mutual among members. Its formation reflects a response to doctrinal shifts in parts of the Communion, emphasizing fidelity to Anglican formularies such as the and the authority of Scripture over contemporary revisions. Adopting a formal Covenantal Structure in in 2019, the GSFA provides a framework for deeper communion among its members, distinct from instruments like the Anglican Consultative Council, while remaining embedded in the broader Communion. As of 2024, it comprises 12 ordinary (full covenanted) members—including provinces such as , , and the —along with 3 associate members and 15 mission partners like theological colleges and societies; these draw from 14 additional Global South provinces, encompassing regions in , , and . The fellowship prioritizes partnerships in areas like gospel proclamation, discipleship, and economic empowerment, positioning itself as a steward of orthodox Anglican identity amid perceived erosions elsewhere. The GSFA's inaugural assembly under its covenantal structure convened in in June 2024, gathering approximately 200 leaders from 40 nations to affirm unity in doctrine and mission, including opposition to practices such as the Church of England's proposed blessings of same-sex unions, which it views as incompatible with biblical teaching. This event underscored the organization's role in reorienting Anglican global leadership toward conservative provinces, which collectively represent the demographic majority of the Communion's adherents, countering influences from wealthier but numerically smaller Western bodies.

Origins and Historical Development

Precursor Global South Initiatives (1994–2010)

The first South-to-South Encounter of Anglican leaders from the Global South convened in , , in April 1994, marking the inception of collaborative efforts among provinces in , , and to address perceived erosions of orthodox doctrine within the broader , including inconsistencies in scriptural authority and episcopal oversight. This gathering, attended by representatives from emerging Anglican heartlands, emphasized mutual accountability and fidelity to historic formularies amid rapid church growth in the developing world, where membership was expanding due to evangelistic priorities rooted in . The second Encounter, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from February 10–15, 1997, produced the Kuala Lumpur Statement on Human Sexuality, unanimously adopted by 80 delegates from southern hemisphere provinces, which reaffirmed biblical prohibitions on homosexual practice as contrary to Anglican moral norms and rejected theological innovations diverging from Scripture, the creeds, and the . This document critiqued Western Anglican trends toward revisionism, attributing them to cultural accommodation rather than scriptural fidelity, and called for renewed commitment to and doctrinal unity among the majority of global Anglicans located in the South. Tensions intensified following the November 2003 consecration of as a non-celibate homosexual bishop in the (USA), prompting Global South primates to issue statements, such as the May 2004 communique, condemning the action as a breach of communion boundaries and underscoring the need for alternative relational commitments to preserve . Subsequent meetings, including the third South-to-South Encounter in in October 2005 with 103 delegates from 20 provinces, and primates' gatherings like the 2006 assembly, fostered a of leaders from key provinces—such as , , , and —whose churches by the late 2000s represented the numerical majority of the Communion's approximately 80 million members, driven by demographic shifts southward. These initiatives laid the groundwork for structured resistance to perceived liberal hegemony without yet formalizing a separate entity.

Formal Establishment and Covenant Formation (2011–2023)

The Global South Anglican network, comprising provinces primarily from , , and , intensified efforts to formalize a distinct orthodox fellowship during the 2010s in response to perceived doctrinal impairments within the Anglican Communion's instruments of unity. from these provinces met in , , in early , issuing a statement that reaffirmed adherence to historic Anglican formularies and resolved to engage selectively with Communion bodies only where scriptural fidelity was upheld, signaling a strategic withdrawal from structures viewed as compromised by theological revisionism. This gathering built on prior consultations, marking a shift from coalitions toward institutionalized cooperation among like-minded leaders. By 2023, the network had evolved into the Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches (GSFA), with primates issuing invitations in January for orthodox provinces to commit as full covenant members, emphasizing mutual accountability and shared mission. The and , representing over 20 million Anglicans combined, were among the early adopters, providing numerical and influential backbone to the emerging structure amid ongoing Communion fractures. This growth accelerated following the Church of England's General Synod vote on February 9, 2023, approving prayers of blessing for same-sex couples, which GSFA primates condemned as a violation of Resolution I.10 and indicative of leadership failure at , prompting vows to "re-set the Communion" through alternative governance. The formal establishment culminated in the adoption of the Cairo Covenant on October 19, 2023, at All Saints' Cathedral in Cairo, during an assembly of orthodox leaders under the theme "I will make you as a light to the nations." This document outlined a covenantal framework for doctrinal unity, ecclesiastical recognition, and collaborative mission, enabling members to affirm their bonds while "walking together apart" from provinces endorsing revisionist positions on human sexuality and scriptural authority. The covenant's provisions for primates' council oversight and dispute resolution provided the structural rigor absent in prior informal networks, positioning the GSFA as a parallel instrument for the majority of global Anglicans committed to orthodoxy.

Key Milestones and Expansion (2024–Present)

The first assembly of the Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches (GSFA) convened from June 11 to 15, 2024, at St. Mark's Conference Centre in , , marking the inaugural gathering under its new covenantal structure. Approximately 200 archbishops, bishops, clergy, and lay delegates participated, representing 40 nations. By mid-2024, 11 Anglican provinces had completed synodical processes to become fully covenanted members of the , with three additional provinces advancing through similar procedures; these entities collectively represent about two-thirds of the global Anglican population of approximately 85 million. On March 21, 2025, Chairman Justin Badi Arama issued a pastoral letter announcing the appointment of Rev. Canon Charles Raven as Development Officer to facilitate ongoing expansion and administrative strengthening. From October 20 to 24, 2025, the GSFA hosted a bishops' formation retreat at Lweza Training and Conference Centre in , , attended by newly consecrated bishops and their spouses from eight provinces, focused on leadership equipping and affirmation through structured sessions.

Theological Commitments and Doctrinal Stance

Adherence to Scriptural Authority and Orthodox Creeds

The Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches (GSFA) maintains that the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments constitute the inspired, infallible Word of God, containing all things necessary for and serving as the supreme and practice for and discipline. This commitment echoes Article VI of the , which declares the Scriptures sufficient for and godly living, and aligns with the Declaration's assertion that the is to be received as God's authoritative revelation, interpreted in its plain and canonical sense. The GSFA's Cairo Covenant (2019) reinforces this primacy, positioning Scripture as the foundational instrument for covenantal unity among member provinces, rejecting any subordination of biblical teaching to contemporary cultural pressures. In addition to scriptural authority, the GSFA affirms the as essential expressions of orthodox Christian belief. The is recognized as the baptismal symbol, while the (as expanded at in 381 AD) stands as the sufficient statement of the faith for the Church's public worship and teaching. These creeds, alongside the , delineate core doctrines such as the , the , and the , ensuring fidelity to the apostolic deposit as articulated in early church councils. The GSFA further upholds the as a mark of catholic continuity, with bishops in exercising oversight in and accountability to scriptural norms. The two dominical sacraments— and the —are affirmed as ordained by Christ as ordinary , efficacious for believers when received in , consistent with Anglican formularies that derive their validity from divine institution rather than human merit. This framework, collectively termed the "four instruments" of Scripture, creeds, sacraments, and episcopate, forms the unchanging theological baseline for GSFA membership and discernment.

Positions on Sexuality, Marriage, and Human Anthropology

The Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches (GSFA) upholds marriage as the exclusive, faithful, and lifelong union of one man and one woman, grounded in biblical texts such as Genesis 2:24, which describes the one-flesh union as foundational to human complementarity. This position aligns with Lambeth Resolution 1.10 from the 1998 , which GSFA leaders have repeatedly affirmed as the authoritative Anglican teaching on marriage and sexuality, rejecting any departure as incompatible with Scripture. On , GSFA maintains that sexual relations are ordained solely within , viewing homosexual practice as contrary to apostolic teaching and Anglican formularies like the and . The fellowship explicitly opposes liturgical or pastoral blessings of same-sex unions, as demonstrated in their February 20, 2023, statement condemning the Church of England's decision to permit such prayers, which they described as an innovation departing from historic faith. Similarly, GSFA rejects the or licensing of in non-celibate same-sex relationships, insisting that such actions undermine doctrinal unity and require repentance for restored communion. Regarding human , GSFA emphasizes a biblical framework where — as created by (Genesis 1:27)—defines identity, with embodiment integral to and culminating in marital union. Their June 2024 Assembly communique highlighted teaching Scripture to counter contemporary challenges, fostering an unshakeable identity rooted in Christ (Ephesians 1) rather than cultural revisions. Member provinces adhering to these positions represent approximately 75% of actively practicing Anglicans worldwide, correlating with sustained growth in Global South attendance amid evangelism and orthodoxy, in contrast to Western provinces where post-2000 liberal shifts on sexuality have coincided with average annual membership declines of 2-5% in bodies like the and .

Critique of Theological Revisionism

The Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches (GSFA) identifies theological revisionism as the prioritization of contemporary human experience and cultural pressures over the unchanging authority of Scripture, resulting in innovations that undermine orthodox doctrine. This approach, according to GSFA statements, accommodates societal shifts—particularly on issues like sexuality and marriage—while diluting the gospel's transformative power, as Scripture's plain teaching is treated as negotiable rather than foundational. Revisionism thus fosters institutional erosion by eroding the church's distinct witness, as conforming to transient cultural norms reduces its capacity to convict and convert, a causal dynamic rooted in the biblical principle that faithfulness to God's word sustains vitality while compromise invites decline. Empirical evidence supports this critique through stark growth disparities: revisionist bodies like The Episcopal Church (TEC) have seen baptized membership drop by over 25% since 2013, with average Sunday attendance stabilizing at approximately 410,000 in 2023 amid ongoing numerical contraction averaging 40,000 members lost annually since 2012. Similarly, the (CofE) experienced a post-COVID loss of one in five regular worshippers, contributing to long-term attendance erosion despite minor recent upticks to 1.02 million regular attendees in 2024. In causal terms, these declines correlate with doctrinal shifts that blur scriptural boundaries, diminishing evangelistic efficacy as churches prioritize affirmation over repentance and renewal. By contrast, provinces aligned with orthodox commitments—predominantly in the Global South—drive the Anglican Communion's expansion by roughly 1 million baptized members yearly, pushing total membership toward 100 million as of 2025, with alone accounting for substantial gains. This pattern underscores a first-principles reality: adherence to scriptural primacy preserves the gospel's inherent potency for human flourishing and societal transformation, whereas revisionist accommodation yields conformity without conviction, verifiable in retention shortfalls and stalled outreach. Revisionists counter that such innovations promote inclusivity and , ostensibly broadening appeal and advancing human dignity; however, data refute growth claims, as liberal-leaning denominations exhibit higher attrition rates and lower conversion yields compared to biblically faithful counterparts. For instance, while TEC and CofE grapple with closures—one in three UK churches potentially shuttering by decade's end—Global South Anglicanism thrives amid demographic pressures, suggesting that true gospel fidelity, not cultural mirroring, sustains communal resilience and missional fruitfulness.

Organizational Framework

Covenantal Structure and Membership Criteria

The Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches (GSFA) functions through a covenantal structure that mandates mutual commitments to orthodox Anglican doctrine, scriptural authority, and relational accountability among members, distinguishing it from the Anglican Communion's looser relational bonds via instruments like the Lambeth Conference or Primates' Meetings. Adopted on October 15, 2021, this structure comprises three sections: doctrinal foundations rooted in historic creeds and Anglican formularies, conciliar governance mechanisms, and practical protocols for walking together in mission and discipline. Full participation requires formal assent to all sections via synodical processes, ensuring provinces or dioceses affirm the Cairo Covenant (2019) as the basis for shared faith, including adherence to biblical teaching on marriage and sexuality, while rejecting revisionist innovations. This covenant emphasizes first-order unity in essentials—mutual recognition of ministries and eucharistic fellowship—over secondary differences, fostering a self-governing body independent of Canterbury's primacy. Membership criteria prioritize verifiable synodical affirmation to maintain doctrinal integrity and operational unity. Full (ordinary) membership is open to Anglican provinces or recognized dioceses that submit Form A, attesting assent to the entire covenantal structure, accompanied by proof of provincial synod or standing committee approval; dioceses seeking affiliation must notify their archbishop and standing committee. As of June 2024, 11 provinces had achieved full membership through these processes, enabling voting rights in assemblies and eligibility for leadership roles. Associate (observer) status applies to entities not yet ready for full commitment or outside standard recognition, requiring Form C assent to the covenant and limited participation in mission partnerships, with guidance toward eventual full integration; non-ecclesial bodies like mission societies may join as mission partners via partial assent to doctrinal sections. Governance operates collegially through the Primates' Council, which handles executive functions in consultation with members, alongside periodic Assemblies for broader synodical deliberation every four to five years, a Bishops' Council for episcopal oversight, and a Faith and Order Commission for doctrinal matters. Decision-making avoids hierarchical centralization, relying instead on consensus-driven processes that respect provincial autonomy while enforcing covenantal discipline, such as addressing impairments to communion through relational restoration or, if necessary, limitation of participation. This framework promotes accountable interdependence, contrasting with the Anglican Communion's consultative model by embedding enforceable mutual obligations.

Provinces, Dioceses, and Affiliated Entities

The Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches (GSFA) encompasses full covenanted provinces predominantly from , , and , supplemented by associate dioceses and mission partners. As of June 2024, eleven provinces had ratified the GSFA Covenant through synodical approval to achieve full membership status, including the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), , , Church of Rwanda, Province of the Episcopal Church of , Church of the Province of , Church of the Province of West Africa, Province of the Episcopal Church of (noted for overlap in reporting), , Church of the Province of , and the Anglican Church of North America (ACNA). These entities form the core, emphasizing representation from regions comprising the numerical majority of global Anglicans. Membership demographics underscore the GSFA's dominance in Anglican numbers, with full member provinces collectively accounting for roughly 75% of the world's approximately 85 million Anglicans, based on aggregated provincial self-reports and GSFA statements. African provinces alone contribute disproportionately, as evidenced by the Church of Nigeria's reported over 18 million baptized members and the Church of Uganda's approximately 11 million adherents. Comparable figures from other members, such as the (around 5 million) and the (over 100,000 across dioceses), amplify this concentration in the Global South.
ProvinceRegionReported Membership (Approximate)
Church of NigeriaAfrica18 million+
Church of UgandaAfrica11 million
Anglican Church of KenyaAfrica5 million
Anglican Church of North AmericaNorth America1 million
Associate membership includes three dioceses, typically from provinces viewed as theologically impaired, such as orthodox remnants in North American or European contexts (e.g., Anglican Network in Europe as an associate entity). Fifteen mission partner organizations, comprising Anglican networks, theological colleges, and mission societies, provide ancillary support without full voting rights in GSFA assemblies. This structure prioritizes empirical provincial affiliation over diocesan granularity, with ongoing invitations extended to additional orthodox entities for covenantal alignment.

Leadership Roles and Decision-Making Processes

The leadership of the Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches (GSFA) is vested in a Primates Council, comprising the archbishops or presiding bishops of member provinces, which provides strategic direction on doctrine, mission, and governance. The Council is chaired by an elected Chairman, a role held since 2019 by Archbishop Justin Badi Arama, Primate of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan, who is selected preferably from traditional Global South provinces to ensure representation of the fellowship's core constituencies. A Steering Committee, including the Chairman, Deputy Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, and three additional members elected from the Primates Council, supports operational oversight between meetings. Decision-making occurs primarily through the GSFA Assembly, convened every three to four years with participation from bishops, , and across member entities, where policies and disciplines are established by vote of a . Between assemblies, a Board of elected representatives handles interim matters with simple majority decisions, while doctrinal disputes are addressed by a of Bishops' Faith and Order Commission in consultation with the Council. Amendments to the covenantal structure require a two-thirds at the . Elections for key positions, such as the Chairman and Board members, occur at assemblies, with terms extending until the subsequent gathering and eligibility for up to two re-elections to promote continuity while allowing for periodic renewal reflective of the Global South's diverse provincial makeup. Accountability mechanisms enforce fidelity to the GSFA Covenant, enabling the Council and Board to suspend or remove members for violations of orthodox , thereby linking authority distribution to adherence to shared standards.

Major Activities and Gatherings

Assemblies and Primates' Meetings

The first major primates' gathering of the Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches (GSFA) occurred in , , from October 14 to 16, 2023, where leaders coordinated on the organization's emerging covenantal framework amid Anglican divisions. This meeting involved from member provinces, emphasizing strategic alignment for orthodox Anglican witness. The inaugural GSFA Assembly under the new covenantal structure convened June 11–15, 2024, at St. Mark's Conference Centre in , drawing 13 active , 44 bishops, 46 , and 36 lay delegates from provinces across , , and . Daily sessions incorporated morning , Bible study led by , and plenaries on mission-oriented topics, providing a platform for relational fellowship and forward planning despite external pressures. Subsequent high-level coordination continued with the third GSFA Bishops Formation Retreat, held October 19–24, 2025, at Lweza Training and Conference Centre in , , attended by bishops and spouses focused on leadership equipping and mutual support. This event underscored ongoing commitment to episcopal renewal as a basis for collective strategy.

Issued Statements and Pastoral Guidance

In the Ash Wednesday Statement issued on February 20, 2023, GSFA Primates expressed profound sorrow over the Church of England's General Synod decision to permit blessings for same-sex unions, interpreting it as a definitive departure from the historic faith and doctrine of the Anglican Communion on marriage and sexuality. The primates declared they could no longer recognize the Archbishop of Canterbury as an instrument of unity or the Church of England as the Communion's "Mother" Church, committing instead to walk apart from provinces embracing such revisionism while prioritizing "charitable orthodoxy"—a posture of bold adherence to scriptural truth coupled with humble repentance in their own contexts. They called explicitly for repentance among revisionist leaders and provinces, pledging to extend pastoral oversight to orthodox Anglican entities disconnected from heterodox oversight. Subsequent pastoral letters from GSFA Chairman Justin Badi Arama have reinforced this framework, addressing persistent doctrinal drifts in Western provinces. In his September 2025 letter, Badi urged GSFA members to seek the good of the broader Anglican household through and covenantal , critiquing the Church in Wales's election of an openly as further evidence of innovation harming Communion unity, and affirming the GSFA Covenant as a biblically grounded alternative to maintain orthodox Anglican identity without . Earlier letters, such as that from September 2024, echoed calls for repentance amid ongoing synodical approvals of same-sex blessings, emphasizing humble self-examination alongside firm resistance to erosion of scriptural authority on human . A statement on October 3, 2025, responding to the appointment of the Rt Revd Dame as , lamented the selection as a missed chance for reform, citing her prior endorsement of same-sex blessings as emblematic of continued divergence from Anglican formularies. It reiterated an invitation to and renewal via the GSFA's covenanted structure, adopting a tone of bold by expressing prayers for Mullally's leadership while underscoring the imperative of realignment with orthodox doctrine to restore trust. These communiqués consistently frame pastoral guidance as rooted in scriptural realism, urging orthodox provinces to embody internally while extending grace externally, without compromising on core convictions.

Formation and Training Initiatives

The Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches (GSFA) conducts bishops' formation retreats to equip leaders with biblical grounding and mission-oriented skills. A notable example is the Bishops Formation Retreat held from October 18 to 24, 2025, at Lweza Training and Conference Centre in , , which gathered Anglican bishops from Global South provinces to focus on Christ-centered leadership and spiritual maturity. This event built on prior retreats, such as the inaugural one in , , in February 2024, emphasizing practical training in scriptural authority and evangelistic resilience amid doctrinal challenges. GSFA's training extends to and through linkages and exchange programs among affiliated theological colleges, promoting unity in mission and fidelity to orthodox . These initiatives prioritize scriptural fidelity as the foundation for formation, fostering resilience in and pastoral oversight. Participation draws from provinces across dozens of nations, reflecting the GSFA's demographic base in the Global South, where such programs aim to build long-term capacity for doctrinal health and church growth.

Relations Within Global Anglicanism

Engagement with the Anglican Communion Instruments

The Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches (GSFA) maintains selective and critical engagement with the 's Instruments of Communion—the , , Anglican Consultative Council, and Primates' Meeting—assessing them as impaired in fostering doctrinal unity due to leadership influenced by Western revisionism despite the Global South's numerical predominance. GSFA provinces, representing approximately 75-85% of global Anglicans, argue that these Instruments marginalize orthodox voices in decision-making, as evidenced by outcomes prioritizing geographic and institutional primacy over covenantal fidelity to historic Anglican formularies. At the of 2022, held from July 26 to August 8, GSFA-affiliated bishops participated but abstained from receiving Holy Communion alongside others, citing the absence of true ecclesial communion amid unresolved doctrinal divergences; this action underscored their view of the gathering as partial rather than fully representative. During the conference, GSFA leaders issued reaffirmations of Lambeth Resolution I.10 (1998) on , attended by bishops from provinces such as and others, involving over 40,000 worshippers in associated events, to witness orthodoxy without endorsing the Instruments' perceived equivocations. In its Ash Wednesday Statement of February 20, 2023, the GSFA Primates' Council explicitly critiqued the Instruments, declaring "no confidence" in the of Canterbury's unifying role or the Instruments' capacity for coherent leadership, attributing this to accommodations of revisionist positions that contradict Scripture and Anglican tradition. The statement pledged continued presence within the Communion to preserve its inheritance but advocated reconfiguration, positioning the GSFA's Cairo Covenant as a parallel instrument to realign relationships on biblical foundations rather than Canterbury-centered authority. This approach reflects a causal prioritization of fidelity to core Anglican texts—the Bible, Thirty-Nine Articles, and 1662 Book of Common Prayer—over institutional continuity, with GSFA viewing the Instruments' structure as enabling minority Western influence to override the Global South's demographic weight in shaping Communion-wide guidance. Subsequent communiqués, such as the June 2024 assembly outcome, reaffirmed this stance, endorsing covenanted accountability as essential for authentic unity amid the Instruments' perceived failures.

Interactions with GAFCON and Other Conservative Networks

The Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches (GSFA) maintains cooperative relations with GAFCON, characterized by overlapping provincial memberships and shared commitments to orthodox Anglican doctrine, while preserving distinct operational models. GAFCON operates primarily through periodic conferences and a primates' council, fostering a movement-based fellowship, whereas the GSFA emphasizes a covenantal framework for structured governance and mutual accountability among its members. This complementarity has enabled joint advocacy, as evidenced by mutual endorsements in responses to doctrinal developments in Western provinces. In February 2023, the GSFA issued its Statement condemning the Church of England's approval of blessings for same-sex unions, declaring impaired communion with and calling for a reordering of Anglican structures. GAFCON echoed this position in June 2023, explicitly referencing the GSFA's prior declaration and affirming that both organizations no longer recognize the as a focus of unity. These aligned stances underscored their collaborative intent without formal merger, with the GSFA expressing anticipation for working with GAFCON to shape alternative networks. By October 2025, GAFCON advanced toward establishing rival Communion instruments, announcing a reconfiguration of global centered on scriptural authority and provincial autonomy, which implicitly builds on GSFA's covenantal initiatives. While some orthodox Anglican commentators have critiqued potential redundancies between the two, citing duplicated efforts in representation, their combined influence extends to approximately 85% of global Anglicans, enhancing coordinated mission and doctrinal fidelity across conservative networks.

Divergences from Canterbury-Centered Leadership

The Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches (GSFA) formally rejected the unique leadership role of the in February 2023, following the Church of England's General Synod approval of blessings for same-sex couples on February 9, 2023. In a statement issued from , GSFA primates declared they could no longer recognize as the "first among equals" in the Communion, citing his failure to uphold orthodox doctrine amid perceived capitulation to revisionist pressures. This marked a doctrinal break, attributing the erosion of traditional Anglican teaching—particularly on and —to Canterbury's relational primacy, which GSFA leaders argued has prioritized consensus over scriptural fidelity. GSFA's position elevates the primacy of Holy Scripture as the ultimate authority, superseding the historic instruments of unity centered on , which are seen as compromised by Western theological innovations. This stance traces a causal chain from 's influence to the adoption of practices diverging from biblical norms, such as the 2023 blessings, which GSFA views as enabling further revisionism rather than preserving the faith once delivered. The fellowship's Covenant, adopted in October 2021 and reaffirmed in subsequent assemblies, explicitly prioritizes covenantal fidelity to Scripture and the historic creeds over deference to 's convening role. In October 2025, GSFA reiterated this divergence upon the appointment of as Archbishop, expressing "no confidence" in -led instruments and representing provinces encompassing approximately 85% of global Anglicans. Empirical trends underscore GSFA's critique: Anglican membership in Western provinces, including the , has shown consistent decline in active attendance, with reports documenting drops in weekly worshippers from over 1 million in 2000 to under 700,000 by 2019, amid broader and doctrinal shifts. Conversely, Global South Anglican churches have driven overall Communion growth to around 100 million members by 2025, adding roughly 1 million annually, primarily through adherence to orthodox teachings in regions like and . This numerical disparity suggests a causal link between revisionist leadership under and stagnation in the West, contrasted with vitality in scripturally grounded models. Progressive voices within the Communion, such as those from the and , advocate maintaining Canterbury's role through inclusive dialogue and relational bonds to foster unity despite doctrinal variances. However, GSFA counters that such approaches have empirically failed to resolve impairments, as evidenced by persistent membership erosion in revisionist provinces—e.g., the 's decline from 2.3 million in 2000 to under 1.6 million by 2020—while orthodox adherence correlates with sustained expansion, indicating that scriptural primacy better sustains missional effectiveness.

Controversies and Debates

Conflicts Over Doctrinal Innovations in Western Provinces

The consecration of , an openly partnered homosexual, as Bishop of by the (TEC) on November 2, 2003, marked a pivotal doctrinal flashpoint that elicited strong resistance from Global South Anglican leaders. from Global South provinces had warned TEC of the consequences prior to the event, emphasizing that such an action would impair communion across the Anglican world. In response, entities like the Province of declared a break in communion with TEC on November 20, 2003, citing the consecration's violation of scriptural prohibitions on same-sex relations and its threat to orthodox unity. This event breached agreed moratoria on consecrating non-celibate gay clergy, as later reiterated in Anglican Instruments, and catalyzed broader realignment efforts among conservative provinces. Subsequent TEC innovations, including the authorization of rites in 2015, deepened the rift, with Global South voices framing these as causal drivers of division rather than benign diversity. Orthodox critiques highlighted empirical fallout, such as TEC's membership drop from approximately 2.3 million in 2003 to under 1.9 million by 2007—a 6% decline amid stagnant U.S. —attributed by conservative analysts to alienation of biblically faithful members. Proponents within TEC, however, defended the moves as prophetic extensions of and inclusivity, aligning with evolving societal norms on human dignity. These tensions underscored a fundamental disagreement: whether innovations reflect contextual adaptation or departure from the Bible's depiction of marriage as a union between one man and one woman, as affirmed in Lambeth Resolution 1.10 (1998). The Church of England's (CofE) approval of blessings for same-sex couples via General Synod motions in February 2023 intensified orthodox pushback, serving as a direct catalyst for GSFA's covenantal framework. GSFA's initial response condemned the blessings as doctrinally incoherent, arguing that embodies teaching and that endorsing same-sex unions contradicts God's Word on , thereby impairing fellowship with GSFA-associated provinces. In its statement, GSFA primates declared CofE disqualified as the historic "," rejected walking together with revisionist bodies, and committed to collaborating with orthodox networks like GAFCON for Communion oversight and renewal grounded in historic faith. This stance echoed earlier Global South resistance, positioning doctrinal fidelity—not mere tolerance of difference—as the basis for unity, with GSFA's 2019 Covenant formalizing mutual accountability among adherent provinces to firewall such innovations. CofE advocates countered by portraying the blessings as pastoral accommodations short of liturgical change, aimed at affirming committed relationships without altering marriage doctrine.

Accusations of Schism and Division

The Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches (GSFA) has consistently framed its establishment and covenantal structure as a necessary reconfiguration of the to restore fidelity to biblical teaching, rather than an act of . In a February 20, 2023, primates' statement, GSFA leaders declared that actions by provinces like the —such as proposals for blessing same-sex unions—constituted a departure from orthodox Anglican faith, prompting a "reset" through voluntary covenanted commitments among aligned provinces to preserve doctrinal integrity without severing ties outright. This perspective positions reconfiguration as a response to perceived revisionism in Western churches, emphasizing that unity impaired by cannot be maintained at the expense of truth. Critics aligned with Canterbury, including Archbishop Justin Welby, have accused GSFA of undermining Communion unity by rejecting his role as "first among equals" and forming parallel structures, actions seen as exacerbating fragmentation. Some Anglican commentators have labeled these moves as divisive, arguing that GSFA's non-recognition of Welby prioritizes exclusion over Christ's unconditional unity. However, empirical data on Anglican demographics counters narratives of GSFA-induced division: the Communion's membership has grown to approximately 85-110 million, with annual increases of over 1 million adherents concentrated in Global South provinces, while Western churches experience stagnation or decline due to factors including secularization and lower birth rates. This shift underscores that sustained vitality resides in orthodox Global South networks, representing roughly 75-80% of global Anglicans, rather than implying schism as the causal driver. Certain observers have portrayed GSFA's rise as a "power grab" by leveraging numerical strength to dominate Communion instruments, potentially marginalizing minority Western voices. This view is rebutted by GSFA's emphasis on covenantal charity—offering an inclusive framework for orthodox provinces to collaborate without imposing uniformity—and the reality that demographic majorities in the Global South reflect from conversions, high , and mission focus, not coercive centralization. Such majorities, spanning 12 full member provinces and additional networks by 2024, align with causal patterns of adherence to historic doctrine fostering expansion, whereas critiques often overlook how Western innovations have already eroded relational bonds.

Responses to Criticisms of Exclusivity or Power Dynamics

Proponents of the Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches (GSFA) rebut accusations of exclusivity by underscoring its empirical representation of Anglicanism's demographic core, encompassing approximately 75% of the world's active Anglicans primarily through provinces in , Asia, and . This majority stake, they argue, stems from tied to adherence to historic Anglican formularies rather than contrived exclusion, as alone accounts for over 55% of global Anglicans amid broader southern expansion. GSFA communiqués emphasize an open framework of covenanted relationships extended to any orthodox province willing to affirm biblical faith, positioning the fellowship as a steward of shared inheritance rather than an elitist enclave. Critics from minority liberal constituencies in Western provinces, such as the in the United States, contend that GSFA structures marginalize progressive voices by conditioning fellowship on rejection of doctrinal innovations like same-sex blessings, thereby skewing power toward conservative majorities. In response, GSFA highlight internal synodical accountability in member provinces, where decisions reflect grassroots consultations among millions of and , not top-down imposition; they frame orthodoxy as a unifying baseline inclusive of all faithful adherents, irrespective of geography. This counters claims of dominance by noting that Western revisionist bodies, representing under 10% of communicants, retain autonomy but forfeit covenantal parity through unilateral departures from resolutions. Causally, the fellowship's influence reflects theological driving membership vitality—evident in southern provinces' annual net gains of millions—contrasted with numerical stagnation or decline in innovation-tolerant northern churches, rendering power redistribution a byproduct of fidelity rather than opportunistic maneuvering. GSFA documents reject ambition-driven narratives, asserting joint among orthodox as a restorative mechanism grounded in scriptural authority, not hegemonic intent.

Influence and Broader Impact

Demographic Representation and Numerical Strength

The Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches (GSFA) draws its membership from provinces concentrated in , , and other developing regions, where Anglican adherence has expanded amid demographic shifts and evangelistic efforts. Originating from an initial coalition of 25 provinces within the , GSFA had secured 11 fully covenanted provincial members by June 2024, alongside associate dioceses and networks. These entities align with the broader Global South's dominance in Anglican demographics, as alone hosted over 55% of the world's Anglicans by the late 2000s, a proportion that has grown with annual Communion-wide increases of approximately one million members. GSFA-aligned primates and provinces claim to embody roughly 85% of global Anglican active participation, measured by average Sunday attendance across an estimated 85-100 million total adherents, far outpacing the 1-2% attendance share of Canterbury-focused Western bodies. This scale is anchored in powerhouse provinces such as (approximately 12 million active baptized members), , , and , which collectively dwarf the numerical footprint of liberal-leaning counterparts like the of the , whose baptized membership contracted from about 2.3 million in the early to 1.55 million in 2023. Such disparities highlight empirical patterns of vitality in the Global South versus stagnation in the North, where secular trends have eroded rolls despite institutional emphasis on cultural adaptation over membership metrics.
Province ExampleEstimated Active Members (millions)Region
Church of Nigeria~12Africa
Episcopal Church (USA)~1.55North America
This numerical imbalance underscores GSFA's representation of Anglicanism's growth trajectory, rooted in high-fertility contexts and orthodox appeal, rather than proportional influence from shrinking Western entities.

Contributions to Anglican Orthodoxy and Mission

The Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches (GSFA) has advanced Anglican through its Covenantal Structure, adopted on October 15, 2021, which establishes a doctrinal basis rooted in biblical and historical Anglican commitments, including mutual to prevent deviations from creedal . This framework serves as a to shared leadership among bishops, , and , functioning as a firewall against false teaching while fostering verifiable doctrinal stability across member provinces. By prioritizing the training of bishops as guardians of orthodox , the GSFA ensures continuity in proclamation and transmission, countering erosion observed in provinces adopting revisionist positions. In mission endeavors, the GSFA promotes collaborative and through structured consultations, such as the roundtable held May 6–9, 2025, at All Saints Cathedral in , , under the theme “Built Together for Mission” from Ephesians 2:22. Involving mission leaders from provinces including , South East Asia, the Indian Ocean, , , , Congo, and , the event facilitated sharing of ongoing work, development of blueprints for joint projects, and emphasis on South-South, South-North, and East-West partnerships to address discipleship and underfunding challenges. These initiatives underscore the GSFA's role in sustaining evangelistic vigor amid global secularization, enabling member provinces to expand where Western Anglican bodies have declined. While the GSFA's focus on covenanted risks limiting broader ecumenical engagements tied to Canterbury's instruments, this approach has demonstrated resilience in orthodox alliances by enabling sustained unity and mission output, as evidenced by annual meetings of Anglican orthodox leaders initiated post-October 2023 gathering for ongoing fellowship and strategic collaboration. Such structures prioritize causal fidelity to scriptural authority over inclusive dialogues that dilute core tenets, yielding practical advancements in and ministry formation without compromising doctrinal integrity.

Challenges and Future Prospects

The Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches (GSFA) confronts internal challenges stemming from the entrenched autonomy of its member provinces, which complicates efforts to establish enforceable covenants of mutual accountability and discipline. While the GSFA's 2024 assembly in Cairo outlined a vision for interdependent relationships grounded in shared orthodoxy, provincial independence— a core Anglican principle—has historically undermined collective action, as seen in past failures to impose sanctions on revisionist bodies like the Episcopal Church despite primate calls in 2016. This tension risks fragmenting the fellowship if stronger mechanisms for addressing doctrinal deviations are not realized, potentially leading to ad hoc alliances rather than unified governance. Externally, the GSFA faces pressures from the Anglican Communion's instruments, including de facto marginalization by Canterbury-led bodies that continue to accommodate revisionist innovations, as evidenced by the rejection of Archbishop Justin Welby's unifying role in 2023. Although formal sanctions against GSFA provinces remain absent, the fellowship's deliberate distancing from participation signals escalating isolation, with causal risks of resource withholding or diplomatic strains in ecumenical partnerships. These dynamics underscore a realist assessment: without broader orthodox buy-in, the GSFA could encounter amplified cultural incursions from Western , necessitating adaptive strategies rooted in scriptural fidelity over institutional loyalty. Prospects for the GSFA hinge on leveraging 2025 shifts within GAFCON, whose October declaration of a "Global Anglican Communion" and planned 2026 bishops' conference in may catalyze expanded covenanting among like-minded provinces, emphasizing voluntary accountability to counter revisionism. This trajectory favors permanent realignment over , as empirical patterns of orthodox growth in the majority world outpace Western decline, enabling mission-focused collaborations that prioritize scriptural responses to local threats like or . While some Communion commissions detect glimmers of resolution, causal realism points to entrenched divisions rendering full healing improbable absent repentance from revisionist quarters, positioning the GSFA as a vanguard for a reoriented Anglican future.

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