ECO: A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians

ECO: A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians is an evangelical Presbyterian denomination in the United States. As a Presbyterian church, ECO adheres to Reformed theology and Presbyterian polity. It was established in 2012 by former congregations and members of the Presbyterian Church (USA), abbreviated PC(USA). Denominational disputes over theology—particularly ordination of practicing homosexuals as pastors and gay marriage—and bureaucracy led to the founding of ECO. In 2018, ECO has over 383 congregations, 103,425 covenant partners (church members) and over 500 pastors. ECO churches are egalitarian in beliefs and ordain women as pastors and elders.

Not to be confused with Evangelical Covenant Church.
ECO: A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians
ClassificationProtestant
OrientationReformed Evangelical
PolityPresbyterian
Synod ExecutiveDana Allin
Associations
  • World Communion of Reformed Churches
  • National Association of Evangelicals
HeadquartersIrving, Texas
Origin2012
Separated fromPresbyterian Church (USA)
Congregations383 congregations
Members129,765
Ministers500
Official websiteeco-pres.org
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