Question on the Evangelical Covenant Church

Just received a question about the “The Evangelical Covenant Church”.

I’m not familiar with this denomination, but a Google search provided this main link and several others.

Their core beliefs state that they are Bible-centered, but that they allow flexibility in interpretation. Their core beliefs also don’t mention the name of Jesus or what they believe specifically about Him.

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Corpuz Valdemor Avellaneda Ramil and Gina Cook like this.
Ed Chait Here’s their history and some more insight into their beliefs.

http://www.covchurch.org/…/what-is-the…/history/

http://www.covchurch.org/…/what-is…/history/preamble/

Interesting that they practice both infant baptism and believer baptism and mention that in their Preamble as an example of freedom in Christ.

“The Evangelical Covenant Church adheres to the affirmations of the Protestant Reformation regarding the Bible. It confesses that the Holy Scripture, the Old and the New Testament, is the Word of God and the only perfect rule for faith, doctrine, and conduct.”

They hold to the Apostle’s Creed and the Nicene Creed. The baby baptisms seem to be their tradition. Should that be a deal breaker or cause for alarm?

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Ed Chait Here’s the deal breaker.

“Ordination of Women: The ECC affirms and practices the ordination of women to full pastoral ministry. You can learn more about women in ministry here –http://www.covchurch.org/vocational-ministry/women/.”

Women in Ministry

www.covchurch.org

The Evangelical Covenant Church affirms the call to ministry for all persons. We have ordained and fully credentialed women since 1976 and we seek to be a diverse and welcoming church that affirms the calling and gifts of the entire body of Christ. Covenant Documents Click here to learn more about a…

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Ed Chait What if it was just the infant baptism? Would that be enough to prevent you guys from giving this denomination a thumbs up?

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