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In the weeks following the G26 gathering in Abuja, questions emerged across the Anglican world about what, exactly, was established and how leadership within this new structure is meant to function. Much of the concern centered on the Global Anglican Council and the role it will play in relation to the wider Global Anglican Communion. After an exclusive conversation with the Rt. Rev. Paul Donison, General Secretary of the Global Anglican Communion, it is clear that the developments in Abuja are best understood as an effort to bring clarity and consistency to leadership within a Communion already defined by shared theological commitments.

At the heart of this clarification is a distinction that is essential to understanding the Council itself....

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Clarifying Leadership in the Global Anglican Communion After G26 - American Anglican Council In the weeks following the G26 gathering in Abuja, questions emerged across the Anglican world about what, exactly, was established and how leadership within this new structure is meant to function. Much of the concern centered on the Global Anglican Council and the role it will play in relation to....

The fourth and final day of the GAFCON Council in Abuja brought the week’s discussions to a close with a renewed call for biblical faithfulness, culminating in the release of the Abuja Affirmation and a closing service at the Cathedral Church of the Advent, the cathedral of the Anglican Church of Nigeria.

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Day 4: GAFCON Council Concludes in Abuja with the Abuja Affirmation and a Call to Faithful Witness - American Anglican Council The fourth and final day of the GAFCON Council in Abuja brought the week’s discussions to a close with a renewed call for biblical faithfulness, culminating in the release of the Abuja Affirmation and a closing service at the Cathedral Church of the Advent, the cathedral of the Anglican Church of ...

The communiqué issued at the conclusion of the G26 gathering, called the Abuja Affirmation, marks a significant moment in the life of the GAFCON movement and in the ongoing conversation about the future of the Anglican Communion. Bishops and Anglican leaders from across the global church gathered in Nigeria not simply for fellowship, but to reflect on the implications of the October 2025 Martyrs’ Day Statement and to continue discerning how faithful Anglicans might walk together in a time of deep ecclesial division.

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The Abuja Affirmation and the Future of the Global Anglican Communion - American Anglican Council The Abuja Affirmation can be found online here. The communiqué issued at the conclusion of the G26 gathering, called the Abuja Affirmation, marks a significant moment in the life of the GAFCON movement and in the ongoing conversation about the future of the Anglican Communion. Bishops and Anglican ...

Questions surrounding the change in language from primus inter pares (“first among equals”) to “Chair of the Council” during the recent GAFCON Council gathering prompted further clarification from leaders during the afternoon sessions in Abuja. Earlier in the day, the public announcement regarding the formation of the new Global Anglican Council referred to the elected leader as Chair of the Council, rather than using the term primus inter pares that had appeared in earlier discussions and press conferences leading up to the meeting. The shift generated curiosity among some observers, particularly within English church media, who wondered whether the change reflected internal disagreements or outside pressures.

Later in the afternoon, the Rt. Rev. Paul Donison addressed the AAC’s question about this directly, offering historical and ecclesiological reasons for the decision...

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Beyond Primus Inter Pares: GAFCON Secretariat Explains Shift to Conciliar Council Structure - American Anglican Council Questions surrounding the change in language from primus inter pares (“first among equals”) to “Chair of the Council” during the recent GAFCON Council gathering prompted further clarification from leaders during the afternoon sessions in Abuja. Earlier in the day, the public announcement reg...

Together, the announcement of these revised structures and the teaching sessions throughout the day pointed toward a growing resolve among GAFCON leaders to move beyond reaction and toward the faithful building of structures that will strengthen orthodox Anglican fellowship. The Council’s discussions increasingly focused not only on defending the faith but also on providing durable frameworks for cooperation, accountability, and shared mission among provinces that remain committed to biblical teaching...

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Day 3: GAFCON Leaders Emphasize Faithfulness and Reform as Council Continues in Abuja - American Anglican Council As the GAFCON Council continued its work in Abuja on the third day of meetings, bishops and Anglican leaders from across the Global Communion gathered for worship, teaching, and strategic discussion centered on the future of faithful Anglican witness. The day’s sessions emphasized a clear message:...

At the GAFCON Council meeting in Abuja, leaders announced the formation of the Global Anglican Council and the election of Laurent Mbanda as Chairman. The new council expands leadership beyond primates to include bishops, clergy, and lay representatives from across the global church.

Supporters say the move reflects a growing effort to strengthen Anglican fellowship around the authority of Scripture and the historic faith of the Church.

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GAFCON Establishes Global Anglican Council, Elects Mbanda as Chairman - American Anglican Council Leaders of the GAFCON movement announced a significant development in the ordering of global Anglican leadership this week, dissolving the longstanding Primates Council and establishing a new governing body known as the Global Anglican Council. The newly formed council will include primates, advisor...