Our History
WHERE IT
ALL STARTED
AFES groups have been gathering on university campuses for over 90 years. Founded by students for students, these local Christian groups continue to meet regularly to investigate the Bible, share the good news of Jesus, and support each other in their faith.
THE HISTORY
OF GCS
GCS was one of Griffith’s first clubs when the campus was founded. Its modern iteration restarted in 2012 with a handful of students and one campus. It’s now one of Griffith’s largest and most active clubs and has students on every campus.
GCS is an affiliate group of the Australian branch (AFES) of the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students (IFES) comprised of hundreds of student groups in almost 200 countries. IFES was formed in 1947, and Australia was one of its ten founding members.
GCS is one of 60+ student groups on campuses around Australia to give the uni a place to meet Jesus.
THE HISTORY
OF AFES
The history of AFES is rooted in the belief that community is essential for spiritual growth. Founded to support students in their faith journey, AFES encourages connections among believers through campus groups, local church events, and informal gatherings. By fostering relationships with like-minded individuals, AFES enriches the university experience, making it more meaningful and impactful. Together, we can navigate our faith journeys and support one another in our growth.
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