For all the controversy, it does seem like a joyful time for American Anglicans. Membership is around 134,000 Anglicans in 1,062 churches, with 25 new churches coming on each year.<\/p>\n
ACNA leaders say much of their growth now comes from people who are new to Anglicanism. Many don\u2019t feel defined by the struggles of the past decade. Some don\u2019t even know much about those struggles.<\/p>\n
Still, they face challenges of their own: The ACNA doesn\u2019t allow women bishops, but it does allow dioceses to decide whether they will ordain women. The differences haven\u2019t caused a divide so far, but they remain a substantial point of disagreement between some in the province.<\/p>\n
Robert Duncan, the ACNA\u2019s first archbishop, says he thinks the ACNA\u2019s biggest challenge will be moving forward but staying true to the Biblical principles they began with: \u201cThe future will be determined by our adherence to the very same values with which we were founded.\u2009\u2026 If we submit everything to the Word of God, it will go well for us.\u201d<\/p>\n
Read it all<\/a>.<\/p>\n ‘True grit: The Anglican Church in North America turns 10 as the battle for Biblical fidelity continues.’ If you want to know more about why and how Gafcon began and more about the courageous leaders who have endured hardship for the Gospel, read here:https:\/\/t.co\/eeLkNXFrkZ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 GAFCON (@gafconference) July 10, 2019<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n