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As an institution of higher learning, Ecclesia College mentors influential leaders to strengthen society's foundations through the life and values of Christ. Choosing a college is one of the most important decisions you will make in your life. Our team wants to help you discover what is best for you. EC is not for everyone. Students who do well here desire to continue growing in their walk with Christ and be a change agent no matter what career they choose. Our team is looking forward to hearing from you! You may start the admission process now, or you can select your state below to get connected with your counselor today. At Ecclesia, our goal is to offer an outstanding education at an affordable price. We can do that through federal aid, in-house scholarships, and our unique work-learning program. At Ecclesia, your education goes beyond the classroom with work-learning and campus life. The work-learning program emphasis prepares you for the workforce and develops a solid work ethic and leadership skills. Campus life provides opportunities to make new friends, connect with your professors, and enjoy a college adventure. It is through community living; students learn what it means to be the Body of Christ. Ask any student why Ecclesia College and they will tell you, "the people." We are a family. The NCCAA is a collegiate athletic association that emphasizes faith and character. There are roughly 100 member institutions between Division I and Division II. Ecclesia competes at the Division I level, which features teams that are dually affiliated with NCAA Division II and NAIA. This offers exceptionally high competition for our athletic teams. Complete the recruiting questionnaire to connect with the coaching staff. Ecclesia's music programs allow students to be a part of ministry happening on campus. Students can participate in the choir and perform at official college events. Students who play an instrument and have a heart and calling to lead worship can grow in their abilities by leading worship in assembly and other campus events. We are called to study all disciplines in light of the Scriptures to "show ourselves approved unto God, workmen that need not be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth," learning to think and walk honestly before Him in the light of His truth according to our ever-increasing frame of reference. Humankind is the highest order of intelligent beings on earth individually created by God in His image for a unique purpose higher than ourselves to enjoy Him and be enjoyed by Him forever. We are called to a healthy curiosity and continued learning of why what, how-to, and eventual outcomes of the faithful stewardship of our thought, time, talent, treasure, and trust. We are called to the ideal educational prescription of "adding virtue to faith and knowledge to virtue" in that order of cyclical increase through mentoring for life and learning, God-honoring and academically challenging classes, work learning internships, community service, and Christian outreach. Christ's Great Commandment and Great Commission are integral to advancing His kingdom within ourselves and among all people groups in all nations. We are called to prepare and equip faithful ministry-minded persons of excellence, integrity, and order for professions across all aspects of society and grow networking resources for them in their chosen vocations and further study, serving to increase and reinforce their quality learning and service. The holy, spiritual, and eternal mindset of redeemed humanity eclipses and surpasses the profane, carnal, and temporal mindset of fallen humanity while re-establishing the only efficient norm for all things. We are called to live and learn now in light of eternal values, anticipating God's "well done." The family of God under the Lordship of Christ is called to "maintain the spirit of unity…until we come into the unity of the faith." We are called to faithfully serve the whole Body of Christ, understanding that our true compatibility is based on our shared Christ-life, a core foundational values, God-given vision, godly relationships, and wholehearted involvement. We are called to interdependence over isolation based on God's firm principle of domain with forgiveness of trespasses as the basis for healthy, committed relationships aligned with His heart and ways. We also honor God in preparing for long-term, faithful service by following acceptable healthful practices such as proper diet, adequate rest, regular exercise, and consistent meditation on Him. In June of 1975, Oren and Inez Paris, accompanied by their children and Oren's parents, veterans of the ministry, established Ecclesia Inc. Ecclesia was founded based on the family's life theme from Colossians 1:27, "Christ in you the hope of glory." As the first step in Ecclesia's development, a one-year school of discipleship and ministry commenced, equipping students to bring God's hope to their world. This school would become the central core of Ecclesia College's educational approach: mentoring, faith and character-based classes, and a practical student-work program. Trans-denominationally diverse, Ecclesia began building and serving a growing local, national, and international enterprise network. We continue to work together with community leaders and pastors of all denominations and fellowships who share the joint commitment to the advancement of God's kingdom. View full university