Historic Resources for Faith and Study

For those who want to explore theology more deeply, our pastors draw from these trusted, historic statements—not as replacements for Scripture, but as guides that help us understand it more fully.

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ECO Confessional Standards (Link)

The above link hosts all of the doctrinal documents listed below.  

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The Heidelberg Catechism (1563)

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Pastoral and deeply personal, it begins with the beloved confession:

“What is your only comfort in life and in death?”

“That I am not my own, but belong—body and soul, in life and in death—to my faithful Savior Jesus Christ.”

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The Westminster Standards (1648)  

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• The Person and Work of Christ

• Baptism and the Lord’s Supper

• Repentance, Faith, and Salvation

• Christian Ethics and Marriage

• The Second Coming 

 

The Barmen Declaration (1934)

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• Christ Alone

Our highest allegiance belongs to Jesus Christ—not to any nation, ideology, or political movement.

• Faith Above Politics

We teach biblical truth boldly, but we don’t take partisan sides or confuse political power with the gospel. The good news of Jesus can’t be captured by any party or platform—it calls us to something far greater.

• A Global Kingdom

Our identity in Christ crosses every border and culture. We belong to a Kingdom made up of people from every nation and language, united by grace and love.

• Beyond the Culture War

We refuse to join the culture wars or trade the way of Jesus for political combat. Instead, we seek to “act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God” (Micah 6:8). We believe real faith shows itself not in outrage or power-grabbing, but in humble service, compassion, and integrity.

• Walls Torn Down

Through the Cross, every dividing wall—political, racial, national, or social—comes down. In its place, we find a new community, reconciled and made whole in Jesus.

Our hope isn’t in winning earthly battles but in following a living Savior whose Kingdom is big enough for the whole world.