Affiliation: 
Lakeview is part of the Evangelical Free Churches of America (EFCA), which is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. There are approximately 1,500 EFCA churches in the US, which is divided up into 17 regional districts. Our district consists of the states of Texas and Oklahoma (excluding El Paso), and our district superintendent is Dr. Bob Rowley. Though we are technically “free” in the sense that there are no demands made of us, we align ourselves with the EFCA and comply willingly with other EFCA churches. Part of this affiliation is that we share our resources in what is called the “FairShare” program. Each church pledges to give 1% of its annual budget to the national office, and 2% to the district office. Our affiliation with the EFCA affords us invaluable resources and training opportunities for leaders and members, as well as wonderful accountability and support. As our district motto goes: “We’re better together!”