What is the EA?
The Evangelical Association of Reformed and Congregational Christian Churches is a nationwide voluntary association of churches, ministers, and believers networking together to further the cause of our Lord Jesus Christ. Recognition in this Association is fully compatible with the participation in other denominations and associations.
Purpose
The purpose of this Association is:
- To deepen and expand the fellowship of our clergy and churches.
- To facilitate co-operation and counsel among our Association with regard to supporting clergy and churches.
- To support and promote the Scriptural principles of the autonomy of the local church and encourage a steadfast Biblical witness by our churches, our clergy and laity - to our Lord, Jesus Christ.
- To provide guidance for clergy and churches in regard to life insurance and retirement savings.
- To assist churches in finding pastors.
We hold fast to the belief that:
- Jesus Christ is the head of His body, the Church, and of the local church.
- Christ exercises His authority in each local church by the Holy Spirit and through the Holy Scriptures.
- Each local church is in itself a complete church, and is therefore autonomous and possesses all the rights and responsibilities of the church as bestowed upon it by the Holy Spirit and set forth in God's Word.
- Along with our guiding principles and beliefs, the association abides by a Statement of Faith, which is the cornerstone of the organization.
Statement of Faith
Along with our guiding principles and beliefs, the association abides by a Statement of Faith, which is the cornerstone of the organization.
We Affirm the Following:
- The Trinitarian name of God - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
- God has revealed Himself fully and decisively as attested in Holy Scripture. We believe the Bible, consisting of the Old and New Testaments, to be the inspired and authoritative Word of God. The Scriptures are the guide for faith and life.
- There is only one way to Salvation - through Jesus Christ.
- The sanctity of human life based on our creation in the image of God and our election by God for service in His Kingdom. This leads us to respectfully affirm sanctity at every stage of human life.
- The Biblical guidelines for human sexuality: marriage as the union of one man and one woman, fidelity and holiness in marriage and chastity outside of marriage for the sake of the Kingdom.
- That the mission of the Church is to spread the Good News of the Gospel of salvation in every word and deed. We are sent by Christ into all the world to proclaim the atoning death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and to bring every person into a life of faith, discipleship and submission to the Lordship of Jesus Christ.