The shared language that expresses our convictions, shapes our culture, and guides our mission.
Every church has a shared language—words, phrases, and sayings that communicate what matters and become part of its culture. At Ekklesia, we call these “Ekklesia-isms.”
Some describe our convictions and ministry philosophy. Others are simple sayings you’ll hear in sermons, leadership conversations, or around the table. Together, they help communicate who we are, how we think, and how we live out the mission.
This is a collection of those expressions and the meaning behind them. Whether you’re new to Ekklesia or have called this church home for years, knowing our shared language helps us understand one another and carry the vision together.
This collection will grow over time as we add more of the phrases, sayings, and expressions that have become part of life at Ekklesia.
Our People
(The type of disciple we seek to be and multiply)
Biblically Literate
Gospel Fluent
Christ-Centered
Mission-Oriented
Our Gathering
(The culture we seek to develop and foster)
A Diverse Gathering of People
Madly In Love With Jesus
Deeply Connected to Each Other
Radically Devoted to the Great Commission
Our Vision
Every Christian on Mission
Our Mission
To fulfill the Great Commission: making disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything Jesus commanded (Matthew 28:18–20).
Our Missional Strategy
Reach. Win. Train. Send.
Reach beyond the walls of the church to those who are far from God.
Win them with the gospel—the power of God for salvation.
Train them to follow Jesus in Christian community.
Send them on mission, equipped and mobilized for Kingdom work.
Our Worship Expression
Ancient liturgy + modern context
Rooted in the historic practices of Christian worship, expressed in ways that connect with people today.
Our Liturgy
Liturgy is our order of service and the things we do at our weekly worship gatherings. Every church has a liturgy, whether they call it that or not. At Ekklesia, we want ours to be reverent and intentional, with a reason for everything we do. Our atmosphere is casual yet reverent.
Elements of Our Liturgy
Our weekly gatherings include these shared rhythms:
Call to Worship: Letting God’s Word direct our hearts and minds toward Him before we sing.
Expressive, Family-Integrated Worship: Singing together with heartfelt participation across generations.
Public Reading of Holy Scripture: Hearing God’s Word read aloud as a church.
Preaching and Teaching: Understanding God’s Word and applying it to our lives.
Prayer: Coming before God together in praise, thanksgiving, confession, and dependence.
Communion: Partaking by faith of Christ’s body and blood through the bread and the cup.
Fellowship Meals: Breaking bread, sharing a meal, and building relationships as the family of God.
Our Formation Pathways
Spiritual formation happens intentionally, over time, as we follow Jesus together in His Church.
Formation is what God is producing in us. Pathways are the environments and relationships He uses to shape us. Think hiking trails, not highways: we share the destination of becoming more like Christ, but we begin in different places and grow at different paces.
At Ekklesia, we have three Formation Pathways:
Disciple Formation — 90 Days to Die: Becoming a mature follower of Jesus.
Member Formation — Ekklesiology: Learning what it means to belong to the church and becoming a fully committed member of the Ekklesia family.
Leader Formation — The Table: Becoming a leader worth following who leads others well.
Our Member Commitments
These five commitments are what we expect of everyone who calls Ekklesia home:
Participating: Taking part in the life and worship of the church.
Holiness: Living a life consistent with your profession of Jesus as Lord.
Giving: Giving joyfully and generously, as you have purposed in your heart.
Serving: Using your time, talents, and spiritual gifts to serve the needs of the church.
Mission: Actively and intentionally seeking to make Christ known to those outside the church.