Our Denomination

The mission of ECO: A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians is to build flourishing churches that make disciples of Jesus Christ.

ECO is committed to cultivating a healthy, diverse, resource-rich ecosystem where pastors and congregations can flourish.

Founded in January 2012, ECO is a Presbyterian denomination that exists to serve the local church. ECO seeks to nurture leaders and connect congregations so as to reclaim a sense of covenanted biblical community with a denominational context.

The name ECO is not an acronym. It reinforces our passion for strengthening the ecosystems of local churches. We believe that the Church is a living organism that needs life-giving resources to help it grow, thrive, and multiply. ECO is committed to cultivating a healthy, diverse, resource-rich ecosystem where pastors and congregations can flourish.

The full name (ECO: A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians) speaks to our core commitments:

• Covenant: To connect leaders in accountable relationships and encourage collaboration
• Order: To commit to a shared way of life as we unite around a shared theological core
• Evangelical: To advance the gospel of Jesus Christ and plant new missional communities
• Presbyterian: To stand within our Reformed heritage and celebrate the life of the mind

Visit ECO online at eco-pres.org.