The Evangelical Covenant Church takes seriously both the mission of Christ and the unity of Christ’s church. These two burdens converge at the point of pressing forward in ethnic ministry and diversity. This document is part of the larger Mission Friends: The Meaning of Membership material, Session 2. Continue Reading »
Identity | Beliefs
The Five Fold Test
Covenant Affirmations: This We Believe
This book, by Donald C. Frisk, is an attempt to present, in a relatively small volume, the basic theological affirmations of the Evangelical Covenant Church. It is not intended to be in any sense a “Covenant Creed.” It does not seek to cover the entire range of Covenant convictions; it lifts up for consideration those doctrines which have been of most vital significance in our life as a Christian fellowship. Continue Reading »
Covenant Logo
The Covenant logo is a registered trademark of the Evangelical Covenant Church and serves as the primary identifier for core ECC ministries and programs. Reproductions must be made from authorized art and must not be re-drawn or re-proportioned. Continue Reading »
Living Faith: Reflections on Covenant Affirmations
The Covenant affirmations bring the vibrant faith tenets of the Evangelical Covenant Church into written focus. They form the nucleus of beliefs that shape the Covenant’s theology. Neither a creed nor a confession in the historical sense, they represent long-held theological and biblical views that express living faith in a living God. They continually address believers, asking us to be intentional in how we use our heads, hearts, and hands in the work of Christ. Continue Reading »
Covenant Faith in Action: Reflections on Covenant Resolutions
Faith in Action is a ten-week study guide for congregations, small groups, and student/adult Sunday school classes. The booklet is available for dowload below and is full of easy-to-use study guides to use alongside your Bible. Each one-hour lesson incorporates reflection, discussion, mini-lectures, worship, an action challenge, and resources to help participants understand topics around stewardship, sacredness, and biblical reconciliation. Continue Reading »
Covenant Resource Papers
A Covenant Resource Paper is a teaching document designed to provide context and clarity for Covenant churches on critical issues of concern in matters of faith, doctrine, and conduct. Continue Reading »
Covenant Affirmations
The Evangelical Covenant Church seeks to form and nurture communities that are deeply committed to Jesus Christ and passionately engaged in Christ’s mission in the world. The purpose of Covenant Affirmations is to make clear the values and principles that have guided the Evangelical Covenant Church since its founding in 1885.
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Exploring Covenant Affirmations DVD and Study Guide
Exploring Covenant Affirmations curriculum is a resource designed to help congregations learn more about the core beliefs, or affirmations, that have shaped the Evangelical Covenant Church.
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Women in Ministry Articles
This collection of articles (from The Covenant Quarterly, May 2009) is a continuation of the dialogue on women in ministry in the Covenant. Continue Reading »
Rock Solid Daily Journal and Leader’s Guide
What does the Bible have to say about God, sin, Jesus, the sacraments, the Holy Spirit, and the church? These are just a few of the twenty-six formational footholds of faith explored through this new disciple-forming resource for small groups, mentors, and individual devotions. Both youth and adults can benefit from Rock Solid. Continue Reading »
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