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ABOUT US
The Evansville Christian Life Center is an independent non-profit organization
devoted to community outreach through a variety of services. Formerly the Monastery
of St. Clare, the buildings and property were donated by a businessman and his
family in 1986 with the purpose of meeting Evansville’s inner city needs.
The complex includes 85,000-sq. ft. of buildings and 2.5 acres of property. It
is equipped with a commercial kitchen, dining facilities, two chapels, a guesthouse,
and 160 rooms for offices, living quarters, and classroom activities. All contributions
made to the Life Center are channeled into future development of this total outreach.
Thousands of volunteer hours go into the ministry and upkeep of facilities. There
is no debt or previous financial obligation for the extensive facility. This
allows us to dedicate our current and future financial resources to expanding
our ministry and continuing our aggressive and much needed outreach.
CLICK HERE TO MEET THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CLICK HERE TO MEET THE ECLC LEADERSHIP STAFF
"For
I was hungry, and you gave me something to
eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something
to drink. I was a stranger and you invited
me in, and I needed clothes and you clothed
me…" Matthew 25:35-36 (NIV)
MISSION
STATEMENT
Evansville
Christian Life Center is dedicated to the restoration
of people. Our mission is to make a life-changing,
spiritual impact that will restore people to productive
and independent living through Jesus Christ. By networking
human and financial resources, our goal is to effectively
meet the emotional, physical and spiritual needs of
families and individuals.
VISION
STATEMENT
Evansville
Christian Life Center is a starting place on the road
to measurable restoration in Christ helping the Church
answer the call to serve those in need.
WHAT
WE BELIEVE
The
Bible
Everything we believe, say, and do is founded upon and held accountable
to the Bible, which is the inerrant Word of God.
(2 Timothy 3:16-17)
God
There is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and
Holy Spirit. (Matthew
28:19; 1 Timothy 2:5)
Jesus
Jesus Christ is the Son of God…and God the Son. He is the Creator of all
things who was born to the virgin Mary, died for our sins, rose from the dead,
and will one day return to earth for all who have placed their faith in Him.
(Matthew 1:18; John 3:16;
20:28; Colossians 1:16;
1 Thessalonians 4:14-17)
Salvation
God created humans in His own image to enjoy closeness to Him, but we
disobeyed Him, destroying the intimacy of that relationship. We cannot save
ourselves, but need God’s tender mercy to draw us back to Him. Jesus’ death
on the cross is payment in full for the sins of all who place our faith in
Jesus alone for eternal life. In gratitude, we give up our sins as we follow
Him.
(Genesis
1:27, 3:8-19; Acts 2:38; Romans 5:12; Romans 10:9-10;
Ephesians 2:8-10)
The Church
Jesus is the head of the church through which he expresses His amazing
love and awesome purpose on planet Earth. Followers of Christ are to become
part of a local church, where they will be taught, strengthen, equipped, held
accountable, inspired, empowered, and set free to become everything Jesus created
them to be. (Matthew 16:18,
1 Corinthians 12; Colossians 1:18; Ephesians 4:11-16; Hebrews 10:25)
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