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What if living righteously could come naturally to you? Many of us grew up thinking that knowing God was about following all his rules and behaving perfectly. The truth is, God isn't focused on the rules, but on our hearts. When we receive him, he enables us to live from the inside out, so that his righteousness can become second nature to us. Join Emily Given, Dan Gulnac, and Matt Swords as they discuss the difference between rule following and inner transformation and how to live out our new identity in Christ.

Pastor Jim Ehrman speaks on what it looks like to embrace the person and the work of the Holy Spirit.

What does it mean to truly welcome everyone? Jesus calls us to love all, yet many of us struggle to know how to apply that in the complexities of real life. How do we love those who've hurt us or who offend us with their beliefs? How do we hold true to our convictions while also modeling Jesus' radical love for all? Join Matt Swords, Heidi Zimmerman, and Dan Gulnac as they discuss what it looks like, practically, to welcome everyone.

Pastor Dan Gulnac reminds us that we welcome everyone because Jesus welcomes everyone.

Can Values Really Change My Life? Many of us go through life one day at a time without thinking about why we do what we do and what we are aiming our lives toward. But what if, instead, we decided on key values that we want to drive our lives and then strategically fashioned our lives around those values? Join Emily Given, Jim Ehrman, and David Burr as they discuss how values help us answer God's call to live with intentionality and purpose.

Pastor Kevin Eshleman spoke on the values that drive our direction here at ECC.

How do I break free from this cycle? Jesus promised that when he sets us free, we are truly free. Yet, many Christians wrestle with cycles of sin, dysfunction, or struggle. We know that's not God's best for us, but we often don't know how to break free. Join Matt Swords, Jim Ehrman, and Kevin Eshleman as they discuss both practical tools and spiritual principles for walking in freedom in every area of our lives.

Pastor Kevin Eshleman talks about the importance of continuing to take steps so that we do not stagnate in our spiritual journey.

How can I grow in boldness to share Jesus with others?God designed us to live boldly, yet so often we struggle with fear of what others will think of us. This fear can prevent us from sharing about Jesus with others. How can we overcome our fears in order to walk in greater boldness? Join Emily Given and Jim Ehrman as they discuss practical tools for a life of boldness rooted in love.

Pastor Kevin Eshleman reminds us of the power of sharing our God stories with others.

How can I reach my neighbors for Jesus (without being weird)?Many of us interact with our neighbors weekly, if not daily, yet it can be hard to know how to introduce faith topics in a way that doesn't feel awkward or forced. We know sharing the gospel is important, but we just feel stuck. Join Heidi Zimmerman and Dan Gulnac as they talk about practical, natural ways we can disciple our neighborhoods with Jesus.

Pastor David Burr teaches us how to share the gospel in small ways that can have a big impact.

Why should I share my story? We all have stories to share--stories of the way God invaded our hardest moments with his comfort, our weakest moments with his strength, our most desperate moments with his provision. These stories carry great power, both for ourselves and for others. Join Jim Ehrman and David Burr as they discuss the power of story and why sharing our stories matters so much.

Barry Wissler teaches on the need for the generations to value one another and work together in order to reach the world with the gospel.

Many of us feel intimidated by the idea of sharing our faith, but perhaps that's because we've put too much pressure on ourselves to get results. If we share our faith with no result, we start to feel like we've failed. Join Matt Swords and Chris Weber as they discuss a healthier view of evangelism that removes the pressure so we can see others the way God does.