The Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC) is a rapidly growing multiethnic denomination in the United States and Canada with mini ... stries on five continents. Founded in 1885 by Swedish immigrants, the ECC values the Bible as the word of God, the gift of God's grace and ever-deepening spiritual life that comes through a faith in Jesus Christ, the importance of extending God's love and compassion to a hurting world, and the strength that comes from unity within diversity. Our Purpose We join God in God's mission to seek more disciples, among more populations, in a more caring and just world. Our Mission Priorities - Start and Strengthen Churches - Make and Deepen Disciples - Develop Leaders - Love Mercy, Do Justice - Serve Globally read more