About Gafcon ABCI
The Anglican Bishops Council of India (ABCI) is a council of Anglican Bishops who stand together to advance the authentic expression of Anglicanism in India. Founded in October 2021 as the joint venture of the Anglican Church of India (ACI) and Communion of Evangelical Episcopal Church of India (CEEC), It is open to all active and retired Anglican Bishops in India with valid episcopal orders in Apostolic Succession who are willing to commit to following the affirmations contained in the Constitution of the Anglican Bishops Council.
The Anglican Bishops Council of India (ABCI)
Purpose
GAFCON being a global movement within the Communion, the GAFCON Primates recognized the establishment of an Anglican Bishops Council able to represent the interests of the Anglican Churches to the Indian Government under the leadership of Archbishop John Sathiyakumar, but including any or all Bishops who were
willing to commit to following the affirmations contained in the Constitution of the Anglican Bishops Council. These Primates represent over 70 million of the 90 million Anglicans throughout the world. The Bishops of the ABCI seek to work together in this significant step which reinforces the nature of the Anglican Communion whose
members affirm the Jerusalem Declaration as the true inheritors of the Apostolic and Reformation faith of our forefathers. As such, the ABCI extends its invitation to all faithful Anglican Bishops in India.
Vision
By adherence to the rich history of Anglicanism, its deep traditions, and biblical orthodoxy the ABCI seeks to be a beacon of truth among the many “Fake Anglicans” mushrooming in India. The ABCI finds it imperative to send a clarion call to all faithful Anglican Bishops to arise as a united, strong, determined, and convincing force. This endeavor intends to safeguard the doctrinal sanctity and preserve and growing the impact of Anglicanism at regional, national, and global levels.
Mission Outcome
The principal matter of concern is the transmission of the Anglican faith. The ABCI seeks to accomplish that goal by effective evangelization, deliberate discipleship, promoting peace and justice, seeking Christian unity, building strong families and training youth to live empowered lives. The ABCI is to have a far-reaching influence on Indian society in riding the crest of the Revival wave in India through its relationships to all valid Anglican jurisdictions.