Announcing the 2024 Release of And a Father Cried, a Riveting, Reflective and Biblically Instructive Book Authored by the ECA’s Rev. Thomas Mitchell, Staff Pastor and Jail/Prison Chaplain, Sharing the Personal Tragedy of Losing His Two Sons, One to a Life Sentence for Murder, and the Other to Murder
Rev. Thomas Mitchell
And a Father Cried, published by Urban Press (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) and printed in the U.S.A., is available for worldwide distribution and can be purchased through Amazon. Rev. Mitchell holds a Master of Theological Study from Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) and serves as Staff Pastor at Covenant Church of Pittsburgh.
Author and Christian Counselor Dr. Roy Smith Offers Fellow ECA Members Free Men’s-Ministry Resource Through “Servant Oasis”
Dr. Smith
I feel honored to be a member of the Evangelical Church Alliance. Together, with God leading, we serve to establish the kingdom of God on Earth.
The widespread struggle with pornography and its detrimental effect on one’s faith and relationships is one of the major obstacles many servant-leaders face today. Servant’s Oasis, a 501c3 whose mission is to support servant-leaders such as yourself, has created, in conjunction with several nationally known ministries such as Covenant Eyes, a video series called The Church and Pornography.
In this video series, Sam Black, author of The Healing Church, along with myself and three other treatment specialists, discuss how to assist others in owning, understanding, and recovering from what has disrupted their walk with God. We would like to provide the ECA with this entire series as a free resource to help free those you serve from such enslavement. You can find The Church and Pornography here: https://liveupresources.com/the-church-and-pornography
To show my gratitude for all the ECA does, use promo code ECA10 by November 15th to receive a 10% discount on any LiveUp Resources material as well as free shipping at LiveUpResources.com
I’d also like to invite you to participate in the LiveUp podcast, covering the themes of marriage, male sexuality, and effective servanthood. Learn more about the LiveUp Podcast and join future discussions with exciting guest speakers like Nate Larkin of the Samson Society and Dean Brior of the Marriage Hub here: https://www.drroysmith.com/liveuppodcast
In His service,
Dr. Roy Smith, MDiv, PhD
Founder, Pennsylvania Counseling Services, Inc.
Founder & Author, LiveUp Resources
Founder & President, Servant’s Oasis
The ECA’s 2024 International Conference held July 16-18 at the Greenville Marriott, Greenville, South Carolina
Attendees gathered at the ordination ceremony the last evening of the conference
The ECA’s Rev. Jason Woolford, President of Mission Cry, Co-laborer with wife, the ECA’s Rev. Maria Woolford, the Ministry’s Executive Director, in Distribution of Used Bibles and Other Christian Resources Worldwide
To learn more about this labor of love, you are invited
to click here to view the ministry’s informative website.
The ECA’s 2023 International Conference held July 18-20 at the Great Wolf Lodge in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Attendees gathered at the ordination ceremony the last evening of the conference
The ECA’s Rev. Rick Kline, Speaker, Instructor, Apologist and Author, Announces 20MAR22 Book Release of Sorting Through Worldviews: How to Give Reasonable Responses in Defense of Christianity
Rev. Rick Kline
Rev. Rick Kline, ordained minister and active board member of ECA, announces the publication of his book by Wipf & Stock of Eugene, Oregon. Rick has a master’s in theological studies from Liberty University Theological Seminary and a certificate of achievement in Christian apologetics from Biola University. He was a conference speaker at ECA’s Fall Gathering in Pennsylvania in 2021, and at the International Conference in Norfolk, Virginia, in 2022. The book is available on Amazon Books; Barnes and Nobel; or Google “Sorting through Worldviews by Rick Kline” for additional booksellers.
Listed below are book-endorsement comments that appear in the opening pages of Sorting through Worldviews:
* “I recommend Sorting through Worldviews . . . . The chapters are concise and focus on what is vital in defending the faith.”
Scott Lemenager, D.D. Special Assistant to the President, Evangelical Church Alliance International.
* “Kline . . . uniquely responds to hard questions . . . by powerful logic and respectful conversation” thereby making” this book “a work of profound value . . . and thus highly recommended.”
Mark Patterson, Ph.D. Director, Flourish Institute; Graduate School of Ministry.
* Kline’s method “offers the possibility that followers of Jesus . . . can engage with others with confidence” concerning the Christian faith.
Michael McNichols, D.Min. Affiliate Assistant Professor, Fuller Theological Seminary.
* This book “is clearly written; the arguments are easy to follow and helpful for anyone who wants to learn about . . . faith in Christ.”
Kent Meads, M.Div. Former Professor of Greek and Theology, San Jose Bible College.
* This book “combines the church’s wisdom with life anecdotes to equip anyone . . . to engage others in matters of faith.”
Mark Whitsel, D.Min. Lead Pastor, Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church, in Pennsylvania
ECA Brothers Dr. Scott Lemenager and Chaplain Major Yan Xiong Speakers at 2-5April21 Chinese Evangelical Multilocational Rally in New York City Area
Dr. Lemenager gives address for the occasion
Chaplain Xiong at pulpit of a hosting church
Praise the Lord for the opportunity afforded the ECA to participate in this blessed event!
Remembering ECA Board Chairman
Dr. Sterling L. Cauble
Dr. Sterling L. Cauble
1932-2021
It is with a sense of loss, but also of celebration for his life and legacy, that I announce the February 14, 2021, homegoing of Dr. Sterling L. Cauble, in his 88th year. For the benefit of those who have more recently become members of the ECA and may not have been acquainted with him, Dr. Cauble, born in Toronto, Ontario, founded Sunman Bible Church, Sunman, Indiana, retiring from his pastorate there in 2009 after 32 years of service as a humble servant and committed shepherd. An ordained member of the ECA since 1960, Brother Cauble sat on its Board of Directors from 1965 until 2005, having served 22 years of that tenure as Chairman of the Board. A seasoned conference speaker and devotional leader, he authored two books, Faith Wins! and Touch Power!, and wrote a weekly newspaper column entitled, “God’s Way”. For a glimpse into his personal life, whenever anyone would ask Dr. Cauble how he was doing, he would always respond, “Rejoicing!” Indeed, he is now rejoicing in the presence of His Savior. “Blessed in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints” (Ps. 116:15).
Please remember our brother's wife, Norma, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in your prayers. To view the funeral arrangements and obituary for Dr. Cauble, click here.
To God be the glory,
Dr. Robert H. Turrill
President & CEO
Evangelical Church Alliance
The ECA’s Rev. James Kang Shares the Gospel Through his Hip-hop Ministry, City Lights
Brother Kang
To read more about Pastor Kang’s impactful ministry, click here.
Moody Bible Institute Announces ECA’s Dr. Dwight Perry as Next Provost Effective December 30, 2019
Dr. Dwight Perry
According to Dr. Mark Jobe, President of Moody Bible Institute, “Dr. Perry has the heart of a pastor, the experience of a seasoned leader, and the capability of a skilled educator. He has a long history with Moody, a deep understanding of Chicago, and is highly recommended.”
Congratulations Dr. Perry!
ECA’s Rev. Bob Tiede, Cru Staff, Founder of “Leading with Questions", and Author of Great Leaders Ask Questions: A Fortune 100 List and 339 Questions Jesus Asked, releases latest work, Now That’s a Great Question
Rev. Tiede
We are pleased to announce the release of Rev. Bob Tiede's newest FREE eBook: "Now That's A Great Question." It is available for FREE download @ LeadingWithQuestions.com/resources. Bob spoke at the ECA 2018 International Conference - sharing about "Leading With Questions". Bob and his wife Sherry have been on the staff of Cru (formerly known as Campus Crusade for Christ) for 48 years. They serve on the Global and U.S. Leadership Development Teams - developing the next generation of leaders for Cru. Bob's blog is followed by leaders in over 190 countries. Included in the 30 Chapters of Bob's new book are chapters on: "Confession - I was a Benevolent Dictator" - "What Was the First Question God Asked?" - "What Can We Learn From Jesus About Asking Great Questions?" - "What Are You Doing When You Feel God's Pleasure?" You can also request the FREE download of Bob's first two eBooks: "Great Leaders ASK Questions - A Fortune 100 List" & "339 Questions Jesus Asked" through the link highlighted above in this post. Bob's free eBooks can be a great resource for you to share with all those in the shadow of your influence.
The ECA’s Dr. John Plastow Announces Newest Book, The Humility Factor, for Pastoral Leadership
Dr. Plastow
The Humility Factor, also Brother Plastow’s doctoral project, is an in-depth study of pastoral leadership and the introduction of humble intelligence, which focuses upon Jesus' leadership example. To learn more about this rich resource, click here.
Rev. Bernie Beall, Co-Founder With Wife, Linda, of Great Commission Families and Former Campus Crusade for Christ Washington, D.C. Metro Director, Hosts Evangelistic and Spiritual History Tours in the Nation’s Capital and Surrounding Area
Rev. Beall
Rev. Bernard Beall has been an ECA member since 1992. As an evangelist, he has taken hundreds of groups, both Americans and international guests, through our nation's capital, always with a heart to share spiritual truth from history for our edification today. To experience on location for yourself some of this exciting ministry and to meet your tour guide, Rev. Beall, click here to view a brief video. Also, visit the ministry's informative website, http://www.gcfamilies.org/.
Assumptions Institute, the Ministry of the ECA's Rev. David Richardson, Provides Vital Tools to Challenge Presuppositions of Contemporary Culture
Rev. Richardson
President & CEO
Assumptions Institute
Acclaimed by noted Christians like James Dobson and Eric Metaxas, Dave Richardson’s innovative ministry equips adults and students with a useful discernment skill that is so simple it’s a phone app. Dave enables people to tell whether the messages in academia, media, and culture are true in just 30 seconds using the ground-breaking power of assumptions. Understanding assumptions helps adults to align their public lives with God in practical ways turning their work, leadership, and expertise into their ministry. Dave is available for speaking, consulting, and various seminars for students, professionals, teachers and professors, and other leaders who want to be effective ambassadors for Christ. To learn more, he invites you to explore the following links:
www.assumptionsinstitute.org
www.daverichardson.org
www.TheTransparentBook.com
[email protected]
Dr. Scott Lemenager, ECA Special Assistant to the President, Follows Up With ECA Membership During August 2017 European Trip
Dr. Lemenager stands near Notre Dame Cathedral (above) and tours the Holocaust Museum of Paris (immediately below).
While in Switzerland, Dr. Scott visited Geneva's "Reformers Wall" (immediately above) and enjoyed a French-speaking church service before calling on and praying with ECA member Rev. Walter Aebi and his wife, Bonnie (both below). The Aebis were on their way to Africa for 3-1/2 months of mission. Brother Walter has been with the ECA since 2014.
The ECA’s Rev. Huntley Brown, Pianist for the World Summit in Defense of Persecuted Christians, May 10-13, 2017, in Washington, D.C.
Rev. Huntley Brown at World Summit
Hosted by Dr. Franklin Graham and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, for which Rev. Brown plays internationally, the summit had over 600 attendees from 130 countries. Dr. Turrill also attended the event and had the privilege of engaging fellow believers tortured for their faith or who had lost loved ones due to martyrdom. To learn more about this momentous occasion from Dr. Graham himself, click on 'The Persecution of One Christian Affects Us All' - YouTube.
