- Passion for sharing the gospel
AFES ministry is gospel-driven and arises from our personal awareness of the grace of God in salvation
- National and international gospel concern
AFES ministry is committed to the proclamation of the gospel to all tertiary students across Australia and to gospel proclamation throughout the world
- Systematic bible teaching
AFES ministry is characterised by the systematic teaching of the Scriptures for Christian maturity and to equip people for effective Christian living
- Prayer
AFES ministry expresses its dependence on the sovereignty of God through an emphasis on prayer
- Leadership
AFES ministry is committed to identifying and training people who will provide leadership for the Christian community and for the world
- Partnership in the cause of the gospel
AFES ministry actively fosters relationships between staff, students, graduates, churches and other supporters that reflect Christ-like love
- Local sensitivity
AFES ministry recognises that the methods and strategies employed must be appropriate for the particular campus, geographic place or demographic group in which they are carried out
- Commitment to evangelical unity
AFES ministry recognises that there is a diversity of views and emphases within the community of evangelical Christians and seeks to uphold fellowship with all those whose beliefs are in agreement with the AFES doctrinal basis