ECO: A Covenant Order of Presbyterians
On March 25, 2016, Faith Church became a part of “ECO: A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians.”
Mission and Vision
ECO, which began in January 2012, seeks to be “a movement, not just a denomination,” and is engaged in the mission “to build flourishing churches that make disciples of Jesus Christ.”
ECO is growing rapidly and consists of over 300 congregations and more than 500 pastors.
The name ECO reinforces our passion for strengthening the ecosystems of local churches. We believe 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.
ECO congregations work together in 13 regional area called “presbyteries.” The role of the presbytery is to “support, encourage, and be a resource for local congregations. ECO presbyteries are designed to be flexible and to cultivate connection and community among member churches.”
Faith is in the Presbytery of Upper Midwest which covers Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Nebraska. Several additional congregations are currently in the process of becoming part of our presbytery. These are the congregations currently in the Presbytery of Upper Midwest:
Minnesota
Christ Presbyterian, Edina
Faith Church, Minnetonka
First Presbyterian, Albert Lea
Hope Church, Richfield
Lawrence Presbyterian, Wendell
Prairie Community Church, Eden Prairie
Stadium Village Church, Minneapolis
Iowa
First Presbyterian, Sibley
Lyon County First Presbyterian, St. George
United Presbyterian, Boyden
North Dakota
Cornerstone Presbyterian, Minot
