Everything we’ve said should be true of every Christian church on the planet. What are some of the signatures that set ECC apart?
We major in the majors – If everything is important, nothing is. Not every program, issue, doctrine or teaching will get equal press or investment at ECC.
We invest heavily in kids, marriages and families – No ministries at ECC are more important than our ministries to kids, marriages and families.
We believe Pop Christianity isn’t Christianity – There usually aren’t three simple steps to anything that matters.
Mystery doesn’t freak us out – We believe much of God’s revealed truth exists in paradox and mystery. We don’t disregard biblical passages that stretch our neat little theological boxes, cultural norms, or patterns of behavior.
We embrace the vintage aspects of our faith – We think some wheels shouldn’t be reinvented.
We are culturally progressive – We believe there are lots of things that should keep changing.
We talk like normal people – You can leave your English to Christianese dictionary at home.
We have short attention spans – So we value innovative and creative communication.
We don’t think OK is OK – We aren’t into slick, but we do value consistent excellence.
We don't believe frumpiness is next to godliness – We are attentive to design, color and style.
We love to laugh – We don’t card grumpy folks, but we won’t hand them the microphone.
We use the word “we” a lot – We’re all in this together.
We aren’t space invaders – We hope you find us really, really friendly – not really, really intrusive.
We come as we are – There’s no need to dress up or dress down and it’s safe to check masks at the door.
We leave a bit changed – If what’s said and experienced can’t be applied – what’s the point? |