Our Vision and Mission
Eagles Christian Connections (ECC) is a part of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) established in 2004.
RCCG is a worldwide church that was established in 1952. The church is led by Pastor
E.A. Adeboye (who is the General Overseer).
RCCG WORLDWIDE MANDATE
1. To get to heaven
2. To take as many people with me as possible
3. To live a life of holiness
4. To preach the gospel throughout the world
5. To plant churches
Who we are
We are a church of multi-national, multicultural, multiracial with one kingdom culture.
ECC Mandate– Restoring God’s image - Restoration, Worship, Influence
Mission Statement
Changing expectation to manifestations, Impacting society.
We accomplish this by: helping each individual Discover, Develop and ultimately
Deploy their gifts & potentials
Core Values
1. Excellence: in all we do
2. Expansion: taking territories for Jesus Christ through church plants
3. Evangelism: expanding God’s kingdom by methods of soul winning and community projects
4. Equipping: educating & edifying saints through motivational and empowering teaching
Our Statement of Faith
RCCG (WORLDWIDE)- STATEMENT OF FAITH
GOD THE FATHER
Creator of heaven and earth, who made man in His own image and likeness.
THE HOLY TRINITY
The three persons of the Godhead; God the father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit – Three in One
THE VIRGIN BIRTH
Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary
THE DEATH AND RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST
Jesus was crucified and died for the sins of mankind on the cross at Calvary, was buried and rose from the dead on the third day. He ascended into heaven and is forever seated at the right hand of God the Father
THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Comforter and teacher of all things, who dwells within us, uniting us to Jesus Christ
THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
This is freely available to all who believe in Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit, and is manifested by the gift of speaking in unknown tongues
SALVATION
A gift from God through grace and faith in Jesus Christ; that all who believe in Him may be saved by turning from sin to repentance, trusting in His death and resurrection and are born again by the Holy Spirit
THE BLOOD OF JESUS CHRIST
It was shed for us on the cross at Calvary, cleanses us from all sin and grants us access into the presence of God
THE SECOND COMING OF JESUS CHRIST
Jesus will COME again to earth in glory and the dead in Christ will rise and those who are alive in Christ will be translated into the presence of God for eternity
THE HOLY BIBLE
The infallible and authoritative Word of God given to direct all men and women to salvation
Our People
The Pastoral
Pastor TS Ekundayo – is the Resident Pastor.
Pastor Elizabeth Ekundayo – Associate Pastor.
Ministers
Team Leaders/Coordinators
Workers/Volunteers
Board of Trustees
Pastor Michael Adeyinka (Chair)
Pastor Festus Merotohun (Secretary)
Pastor TS Ekundayo (Member)
Our Structure
Congregation → Members → Workers (Volunteers) → Team Leaders I Coordinators→ Ministers → Deacons I Deaconesses I Pastors → Associate Pastor → Resident Pastor
Becoming a member of ECC family
1) Belong (Member): Willingness and active participation in Membership / Believers Class.
2) Contribute (Worker/Volunteer): Willing to use gifts, talents, and resources to serve the Lord. Attend Workers Training.
3) Influence (Leader): Willing to positively affect people to move forward and upward. Go through Leadership Class.
4) Ministry (Minister): Willing to be committed to the work of the mission. Go through The Committed Class.
Belonging to our local church – What is means?
1.Being born again and baptised in water and Holy Spirit. John 3:4-5
2.Willing to be taught and discipled in line with the Bible. Matthew 4:18-19
3.Willing to receive mentorship for growth and developments. John 15:8. 16
4. Willing to accept personal development for witnessing Christ and actively involved in mission work. 1 Peter 2:1-3
5.Willing to contribute to the local church and God’s kingdom with talents, spiritual gifts, finances and sacrifices. Romans 12:6-8
Belonging to our local church – Expectations
1.Demonstration of love. Roman 12:10
2.Encouraging others. Hebrew 10:25;
3.Building up others. Colossian 3:16
4.Admonishing others (faithfully with our gifts). 1 Peter 4:10
5.Forgiving yourself and others. Ephesians 4:32
6.Praying personally, with others and for others. James 5 :16
7.Bearing others burdens. Colossian 3:13
Belonging to our local church – Benefits
1.Development of deeper levels of fellowship and family relationships. Colossians
2. Greater sense of accountability and responsibility among members. Galatians 6:1-
3. Greater opportunity to receive consistent pastoral care and oversight.
4. Spiritual food and nourishment from the word of God. Matthew 4:4.
5. Support of the church from the giving of others. Acts 4:35-36.