1974
The Birth of the Evangelical Fellowship of South Africa (EFSA)
Uniting Evangelicals in South Africa
The Evangelical Fellowship of South Africa (EFSA) was established to unite evangelical Christians across racial and denominational lines. This was a foundational step toward building a collective evangelical voice in South Africa.
1986
A Call for Representation and Justice
Concerned Evangelicals Formed
In response to racial divisions within the evangelical movement, black evangelicals broke away from the EFSA and formed Concerned Evangelicals (CE). This movement emerged to address the lack of representation and ensure that black evangelicals had a voice in shaping the faith community.
1994
The Dawn of Democracy and Reconciliation
A New South Africa
With the end of apartheid, South Africa held its first democratic elections, setting the stage for a new era of reconciliation. This milestone provided evangelicals with a critical opportunity to move beyond historical divisions and work toward racial unity and justice.
1995
Uniting Evangelicals for a Shared Future
The Birth of TEASA
Recognising the urgent need for unity, black and white evangelical church leaders came together to establish TEASA (The Evangelical Alliance of South Africa). This marked a turning point in fostering greater cooperation among evangelicals to address national and faith-based challenges.
1997
Engaging in National Healing
Truth & Reconciliation Submission
TEASA actively participated in the post-apartheid reconciliation process by making a formal submission to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC). This initiative reinforced the role of evangelicals in promoting truth, justice, and healing.
2005
A Faith-Based Response to a Health Crisis
Regional HIV & AIDS Conference
In response to the HIV & AIDS pandemic, TEASA hosted a major regional conference that brought together evangelical alliances from across the Southern African Development Community (SADC). The conference focused on mobilising faith communities to address the crisis.
2008
Advocating for Social and Economic Justice
Launch of Micah South Africa
To align with the Millennium Development Goals, TEASA launched Micah South Africa, an initiative aimed at advocating for poverty alleviation, social justice, and sustainable development from a Christian perspective.
2010
Hosting a Global Mission Event
The Lausanne Congress in Cape Town
TEASA co-hosted the Third Lausanne Congress on World Evangelisation, a landmark gathering of over 4,000 Christian leaders from 198 countries. The event reinforced global partnerships in evangelism and mission work.
2013
Strengthening Christian Leadership in South Africa
Founding of SACLI
In partnership with the South African Council of Churches, African Enterprise, and other faith-based organisations, TEASA co-founded SACLI (South African Christian Leadership Initiative). This platform was established to provide strategic leadership in addressing national issues.
2016
Taking a Stand for Ethical Leadership
Confronting State Capture
TEASA played a critical role in forging alliances with other organisations to confront State Capture, a widespread corruption crisis in South Africa. The organisation stood firm in advocating for justice, accountability, and ethical governance.
2018
Reigniting Mission and Evangelism
The Decade of Evangelism
TEASA, alongside other evangelical movements, launched the Decade of Evangelism, a national campaign aimed at revitalising the church’s role in mission work, outreach, and faith-based transformation.
