A Place to Be
Our Story
East Dayton Christian Church is a place to be real and authentic. We are not people pretending to have it all together. We are broken, imperfect people who have experienced God’s love and mercy and try to live every day in gratitude of it. We’re a community of believers who cheer each other on and lift each other up. Just come as you are. God will meet you with acceptance, love and forgiveness. We hope that this introduction will give you some insight into who we are, and why we are here.
Our Mission
Connecting Christ and our community by loving God and loving people as we are commanded in the Bible.
Matthew 28:18-20, Matthew 22:34-40
Our Vision
Our Vision is that EDCC is a place to be. A place for people to love deeply by becoming fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ. A place to live boldly in service to others, fulfilling the mission of God's church. A place to grow stronger by connecting to the body of Christ.
Our Church
EDCC is a small church with a big faith! We love God first and acknowledge that each of us is broken in our own way and the only way to live in this world is by following Jesus.
EDCC is a place to be real and authentic. From our leadership to our church families, and congregation members, we admit we are broken imperfect people who have had the honor of receiving God’s grace and love. Our community believes in loving God first, and people second as we were commanded. We believe in accountability, encouraging each other, lifting each other up, guiding each other in nurturing relationship with God, and always presenting truth in love, the way God did for us.
In addition to our Sunday morning service, we branch out and find ways to fellowship, serve, and be involved in the East Dayton community. Be sure to check our calendar of events for more details.
We invite you to come and experience a God that loves you passionately, and a church ready to welcome you with open arms.
Our Beliefs
About God God is the creator of the universe. He is in eternal existence in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are One. Genesis 1:1&26-27; 3:22; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19; 1 Peter 1:2; 2 Corinthians 13:14
About Jesus Christ Jesus Christ is the Son of God. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on the cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven and will return again. Matthew 1:22-23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-5; 14:10-30; Hebrews 4:14-15; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Romans 1:3-4; Acts 1:9-11; 1 Timothy 6:14-15; Titus 2:13
About the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit is present in the world to make people aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He lives in every Christian person. He provides the power for living, understanding of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is right. 2 Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-13; 14:16-17; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 2:12; 3:16; Ephesians 1:13; 5:18; Galatians 5:25
About the Bible The Bible is the inspired Word of God. It is the final and only authority of truth and revelation for all Christian people. 2 Timothy 1:13; 3:16; Psalm 12:6; 119:105; 160; 2 Peter 1:20-21; Proverbs 30:5
About Sin We believe that all people are created in the image of God. Sin is a result of man's disobedience toward God. As a result of our sin, we have been separated from God. Genesis 1:27; Psalm 8:3-6; Isaiah 53:6a; 59:1-2; Romans 3:23
About Salvation Salvation is God's free gift (grace) to us but we must accept it by acknowldging Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior (confessing); turning from our sinful life-style (repentance); and trusting in Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of our sinds. Romans 5:1; 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-9; John 1:12; 14:6; Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26
About Baptism When we accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, we are commanded in the Bible to be immersed in order to receive forgiveness for our sins and the gift of the Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:19-20; Mark 1:9-11; Galatians 3:26-27; Acts 8:26-40; 9:17-19; 10:47-48; 16:15; 16:29-33
About Eternity We are created to exist forever. Heaven and hell are real places of eternal existence. Eternal life begins the moment we receive forgiveness for our sins and the gift of the Holy Spirit. John 3:16; 14:17; Romans 6:23; 8:17-18; Revelation 20:15; 21:27; 1 Corinthians 2:7-9; Matthew 25:41
About Truth Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life and so represents the way we are to live our lives. Living out this indisputable truth can be found in the Bible. John 14:6
About Homosexuality & Gender Dysphoria We believe that while all people can be saved by God's grace, marriage should be between one man and one woman. We do acknowledge that same sex attraction and gender dysphoria are struggles for many, however we believe that biblically this is not God's design. Matthew 19:4-6
About Abortion Our church believes that life is created at the moment of conception and there is no cause biblically to end that life.