What's new:
- Church Salary and Sabbatical Report by churchsalary.com (10/1/22) - Under HR Tab
- New Church Mutual Resources - Under Church Risk and Safety Tab
- Building Temp and Water Alert System, Pull for Police System, Alarm Alert, Ministry Safe, Jackson Lewis
Administrative Resources
ECO Certificates
Must be an ECO Pastor and logged in to view.
Download a variety of templates including Covenant Partner Membership, Installation of an Elder or Deacon, or Adult or Infant Baptism Certificates. Must be logged in to view.
ECO Staff Directory
Need to contact someone on ECO staff? View the directory where you can filter by department.
Church Building and Facility Agreements and SamplesMust be an ECO Pastor and logged in to view.
Make sure your church is protected when renting out your building or facility. We have agreements and policies available for you to use.
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Presbytery Leader Directory
Need to get in contact with a presbytery leader? View the Presbytery Leader Directory on our website where you can select your presbytery and view the contact information for your Moderator, Stated Clerk or Ministry Partnership Team (MPT) Chair.
Shelby Murphy
Financial Administrator
(805) 201-9019
John Terech
Executive Director of Operations
(772) 266-0970
Patty Terech
Assistant to the Executive Director of Operations
(772) 419-9884
2023 ECO National Gathering Flyer
Pastors, elder, lay leaders, spouses, seminarians and students, staff teams, covenant partners and those interested in learning more about ECO. We have designed this year's gathering to be beneficial for your entire leadership team and anyone involved in your local church.
There is an immense opportunity for growth and bonding when you come to the gathering with others from your congregation! Take free time during the week to plan and pray, get to know others serving in similar church settings, or just hang out, have fun and make memories together!
Gift Acceptance PoliciesMust be an ECO Pastor and logged in to view.
We have multiple gift acceptance policies and agreements for you to use as a template or reference in creating your own.
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Giving
ECO is a movement fueled by the generosity of churches and individuals across the country. Please click the link below to set up your contribution. One-time or recurring giving is available.
ECO IRS Exemption: Steps For Inclusion
Many churches have asked to be included under ECO’s 501(c)(3) Federal Group Exemption and we are glad to help make that happen. There are several steps you will need to complete to be approved by the IRS to be part of ECO’s Group Exemption.
Financial Review As Required by ECO Polity
ECO churches are required by ECO Polity to arrange for an independent financial review annually, and shall publish the report to the congregation and to the presbytery. We have a document to provide guidance for this process.
Shelby Murphy
Financial Administrator
(805) 201-9019
John Terech
Executive Director of Operations
(772) 266-0970
Patty Terech
Assistant to the Executive Director of Operations
(772) 419-9884
Bylaws Help
Particularly with Board roles vs. Session roles, Trustees, etc.
There are two examples available for you to view or download.
- Steps For Inclusion in ECO's IRS Exemption
- Bylaws Example - Simple
- Bylaws Example - Carver Model
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Church Governance Course
Free to all ECO Churches. This resource includes downloadable video presentations, book recommendations, conversations with ECO church consultants, as well as sample documents and guiding principles to help churches consider adopting a new model of church governance.
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Governance Policies and Procedures Manual ExampleMust be an ECO Pastor and logged in to view.
Leadership Structure Organizational RecommendationsMust be an ECO Pastor and logged in to view.
Summary of Organizational Decision Authority (Example)
Must be an ECO Pastor and logged in to view.
Shelby Murphy
Financial Administrator
(805) 201-9019
John Terech
Executive Director of Operations
(772) 266-0970
Patty Terech
Assistant to the Executive Director of Operations
(772) 419-9884
Anti-Harassment Policy (Template)
Church Salary & Sabbatical Reportby churchsalary.com
Human Life Statement (7/1/22)
Must be an ECO Pastor and logged in to view.
Proud to Protect: Serving Vulnerable Populations
Must be an ECO Pastor and logged in to view.
Personnel Manual
Must be an ECO Pastor and logged in to view.
Includes:
- Sexual Misconduct Policy
- Sexual Misconduct Policy for All Officers, Employees & Volunteers
Must be logged in to view.
Sexual Misconduct Policies
Must be an ECO Pastor and logged in to view.
Includes:
- Sexual Misconduct Policy
- Sexual Misconduct Policy for All Officers, Employees & Volunteers
Must be logged in to view.
Same-Sex Marriage Synod Statement
Must be an ECO Pastor and logged in to view.
Shelby Murphy
Financial Administrator
(805) 201-9019
John Terech
Executive Director of Operations
(772) 266-0970
Patty Terech
Assistant to the Executive Director of Operations
(772) 419-9884
Church Mutual Sensor 24/7 Temperature & Water Alert System
Exclusively available to CM customers at NO cost
Available at NO COST to Church Mutual customers, this innovative and easy-to-use sensor equipment notifies you when it detects water or extreme temperatures in your building, allowing you to act quickly and prevent small issues from becoming big problems.
Church Mutual Pull for Police
Exclusively available to CM customers at NO cost
Exclusively available to Church Mutual customers at NO COST, this new risk control solution includes a responsive device that notifies local law enforcement of an armed intruder situation within seconds of being pulled.
Church Mutual Alarm Alert
Exclusively available to CM customers at NO cost
Available at NO COST to eligible Church Mutual customers, this service includes a simple device that detects the sound of a smoke alarm in your building and notifies you of a potential fire, allowing you to take appropriate action.
Ministry Safe
Offered through Church Mutual, Ministry Safe provides resources and full training to help proactively prevent child sexual abuse. This Abuse Prevention Systems offers a condensed version of their child abuse prevention workshop to be viewed online at no cost. Church Mutual policyholders are eligible to receive a 50% discount on an annual membership, and 20% off all online training.
Jackson Lewis
Offered through Church Mutual, Jackson Lewis provides resources to minimize the risk of employment-related liability and claims. It offers comprehensive risk management products and services available at no cost. Member churches can register to gain access to Jackson Lewis portal by using code CM2021.
Ecclesiastical Resources
Must be an ECO Pastor and logged in to view certificates.
ECO Certificates
Download a variety of templates including Covenant Partner Membership, Installation of an Elder or Deacon, or Adult or Infant Baptism Certificates. Must be logged in to view.
ECO Confessional Standards
The Nicene Creed
The Apostles’ Creed
The Heidelberg Catechism
The Westminster Confession of Faith
The Westminster Shorter Catechism
The Westminster Larger Catechism
The Theological Declaration of Barmen
Leadership Core Competencies
To be faithful to ECO’s mission to build flourishing churches that make disciples of Jesus Christ, we have compiled a set of competencies (qualities, characteristics, and skills) that we desire in our leaders.
ECO Constitution
The ECO Polity, in The Constitution, outlines our behavioral and theological essentials and requires that all officers “receive, adopt, and be bound by” these essentials tenets.
Mission and Vision
We seek to be a movement, not just a denomination. Learn more about our mission, vision, values, and measures.
Must be an ECO Pastor and logged in to view and download ECO logos.
The Lord's Supper
(2022 Edition)
ECO’s Resource on the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper
Paperback - $12
Digital Ebook - $6
The Theology of Life
(2023 Edition)
New for 2023, ECO’s Standing Theology Committee discusses how to have a robust theology of abundant, resurrection life as a community.
Paperback - $12
Digital Ebook - $6
Baptism
(2022 Edition)
ECO’s resource on the sacrament of Baptism, with liturgical aids
Paperback - $12
Digital Ebook - $6
Politics and The Church
(2023 Edition)
New for 2023, ECO’s Standing Theology Committee discusses biblical, theological, and worldly foundations for why the church is where it is politically, and how we might think and act in faithful ways today.
Paperback - $12
Digital Ebook - $6
In Shared Service
(2022 Edition)
Women & Men In Ministry Together
ECO’s resource on theological foundations for our position on the equality of gender in ministry.
Paperback - $12
Digital Ebook - $6
Lord of Time
(2023 Edition)
The New Theological Document on Sabbath commissioned in 2018 and published in 2023
Paperback - $6
Digital Ebook - $0
The Church
(2022 Edition)
ECO’s resource on Ecclesiology, or the theology of the church
Paperback - $12
Digital Ebook - $6
Essential Tenets
(Different Language Editions)
Combined Publications Paperback
- The Lord's Supper
- Baptism
- In Shared Service: Women and Men in Ministry Together
Paperback - $25
Baptism Liturgy
Communion Liturgy
Confirmation Liturgy
ECO Theology Website
Want to learn more about ECO theology? Visit the ECO Theology website where you can view:
- Current Standing Theology Committee Members
- Current Theology Task Force Members
- Book Summaries: A collection of very brief summaries of major theological works to know what ideas are being discussed in theology today.
- Theology Blogs: All blogs are intended to be a resource for you to think theologically. They represent the thoughts and opinions of authors and do not imply any official theological perspective of ECO.
ECO Mission Affinity and PCG Info Series
Are you new to ECO and confused about Mission Affinity Groups and Pastoral Covenant Groups? Have you been in ECO for a while and still trying to figure out MAGs and PCGs? We are excited to provide this new instructional video series that highlights the aspects of our covenantal life together!
ECO Brochure
If your congregation wan't to know about ECO and the denomination they are part of, we have a trifold brochure that you can distribute. The brochure explored ECO's name, mission, and values.
ECO Presbyteries Graphic
Download a visual graphic representation of ECO presbyteries.
