Mission & beliefs

Nurturing a love for God and a passion for learning.

Our mission is to provide a Christ-centered learning environment that fosters the spiritual, social, emotional, and cognitive development of young children.

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Every child is unique

Each child is created in the image of God with their own talents and abilities. Our developmentally appropriate curriculum supports that God-given potential and brings biblical principles into every part of learning.

Teachers who model Christ

Our staff are dedicated Christian educators who model Christ's love and character and keep a safe, nurturing space where children can explore, create, and discover.

Faith through play

Through intentional, play-based activities we help children build a love of learning and a strong foundation of faith to carry through life.

Statement of faith

What we believe

We are a Christ-centered, Bible-believing family of disciples, grounded in the Word of God and led by the Holy Spirit. Our mission rests on these beliefs.

  1. God the Creator. God created all things and continues to love His creation despite the sin that has corrupted it.

    Gen. 1:1 · Col. 1:16–17 · Isa. 43:7

  2. Jesus Christ. Jesus was fully God and fully human. His death and resurrection paid the penalty for our sins and offer forgiveness and eternal salvation by grace through faith.

    1 Tim. 3:16 · Isa. 9:6 · Rom. 4:25 · Col. 1:15–20 · Gal. 2:20 · 1 Pet. 2:24

  3. Salvation. Christ alone gives forgiveness, assurance of eternal life, and peace. Salvation is a free gift received by faith alone, which begins a lifelong process of growth.

    Acts 4:12 · John 14:6 · Eph. 2:8–9 · John 5:24 · Rom. 3:28 · John 3:16 · Rom. 12:2 · 2 Cor. 5:17

  4. The sacraments. Jesus instituted Holy Baptism and the Lord's Supper as means of His grace, through which He truly acts.

    Mark 16:16 · 1 Cor. 11:23–29

  5. The Bible. Scripture is God's living, inspired Word and our final authority in matters of faith and life.

    2 Tim. 3:16 · Ps. 119:105

  6. The Holy Spirit. The Spirit brings us to saving faith and teaches, gathers, and equips believers to live lives that honor God.

    Acts 2 · 1 Cor. 12:1–31, 14:1–12 · Gal. 5

  7. The Church. We are part of the one true Church of all who believe in Christ, and we welcome everyone who accepts the Gospel into fellowship.

    Eph. 3:4–6 · Rom. 12:5 · Rom. 15:7

  8. Heaven and Hell. Both are real, and God has prepared a glorious eternal home for those saved by His grace.

    John 3:15–17 · John 3:36

  9. The Trinity. There is one God, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

    Deut. 6:4 · Matt. 3:16–17, 28:19 · 2 Cor. 13:14

  10. Creation and sin. Creation is good, but because of the Fall and our own sin we need Jesus Christ, who alone can save and redeem us.

    Isa. 53 · Rom. 1–3

  11. Prayer. God invites us to pray, always hears, and answers in ways that fulfill His will.

    James 5:16 · Matt. 18:18–20

  12. Sharing the Gospel. Christians are called to share the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ with all people.

    Matt. 28:18–20 · 2 Pet. 3:9

  13. Peace and justice. Christians should actively make peace, seek justice, and meet human needs for all people.

    Eph. 2:14 · Matt. 5:9 · Matt. 25

  14. Breaking down barriers. Christians should work to break down divisions of race, economics, and gender, so the Church on earth reflects the unity of heaven.

    Acts 10:34–35 · Gal. 3:28 · Matt. 6:10

See our mission in action.

The best way to know ECA is to visit. Tours are on Wednesdays.

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