ECC Missions
YOUR WORLD
Why Missions?
Some of the last words Jesus said before He ascended are what we call the Great Commission: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:19–20).
In Acts we see Jesus say something similar: “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” (Acts 1:8).
We take these words of Jesus very seriously. The phrases “make disciples of all nations” and “you will be my witnesses…in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” imply the need and command for a global mindset in the Church’s pursuit of making disciples. Missions, then, is a pursuit born of discipleship and is therefore a part of our own growth as individual followers of Jesus.
This is why we are blessed to spread the Good News of Jesus not only in our local and national communities but also communities around the world. We partner domestically with churches in the Northeast part of our country in places like Delaware, New York, and Massachusetts. We partner globally with churches and organizations that support churches like Kasr El Dobara Evangelical Church in Egypt, Eastern European Missions, and King’s Castle in El Salvador.
Ways To Get Involved With Missions At The Experience
Commit to Prayer
Prayer is the best way to support all mission work; pray for provision, protection, and for people to receive Jesus with open arms. This is a team effort, and we are so grateful for the prayers for those spreading and hearing the gospel.Join us on a Mission Trip
If you are able to join us on a mission trip and feel led to do so, we would love to have you get involved. We will have opportunities to share the gospel throughout the year at several locations in the States as well as many overseas. If you would like to join us on a future trip, please fill out the application below.Give Financially
Giving financially allows us to further the work of the gospel. There are opportunities throughout the year to donate to mission trip teams or missionaries we support on the ground. We appreciate all of the ways the generous people in our congregation continue to support missions and are excited to see His name exalted all over the world.El Salvador
We are blessed with the opportunity to go out and serve the communities and children in rural El Salvador. The relationships we initiate are maintained by the Salvadoran brothers and sisters we work with each year.
Our focus in El Salvador is evangelism and discipleship. We are honored to partner with King’s Castle who is committed to reaching all 2,300,000 children in the country. The mission is to raise young, spirit-filled Believers who will invade Latin America with the simple message that “Jesus saves and is coming soon.”
Egypt
Founded in January of 1940 by the Evangelical Synod of Delta, KDEC is now the largest evangelical church in Cairo and the Arab world. The platform that God has given them through their radical outreach has caused churches from all over the region and southern Africa to look to them for resources, encouragement, equipping, and guidance.
In April of 2023, Sudanese refugees began arriving in Egypt as civil war broke out in Sudan. Many of these refugees settled in Cairo. Beginning in April 2023, KDEC and several other Cairo church partners started ministering to the physical needs of many of these refugees, and many who did not know Christ started experiencing His love. ECC has been privileged with the opportunity to send teams to Cairo to support KDEC in the work they are doing to minister to the Sudanese refugees.
Northeastern State Churches
City Church
Albany, New York | citychurchalbany.com
City Church was founded in 2011 by Pastor Mike and his wife, Kristi. Their vision is to create a space where all people can come and experience Jesus.
Garden City Church
Beverly, Massachusetts | gardencitychurch.net
Garden City Church is a thriving community of Believers. They are passionate about sharing biblical truths in a welcoming environment.
Hope Church
Seaford, Delaware | hopedelmarva.com
Hope Church began with a heartfelt cry for the people of Delmarva to find hope and a relationship with Jesus Christ. Pastors Alphie and Emma desire to see a community where people know God.
NewLife Church
Leominster, Massachusetts | newlifema.com
NewLife Church is a community of people passionate about Jesus and committed to loving and serving others. Led by Pastor David Stewart since 2014, NewLife Church is passionate about making disciples of Jesus Christ, advocating discipleship processes that include evangelism, teaching, and mentoring relationships.