Ordination
Ordination in ECO is a joyful affirmation of a leader’s call, character, and competency to serve the church and advance the gospel.
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ECO’s ordination has been redesigned to be a transformational journey built around learning, relationships, and practical ministry experiences.
Discover and Discern
ECO Ordination Information Packet
- Ordination Flyer
- Ordination Infographic
- Ordination Journey Key Descriptions
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Ready to Get Started?
To begin the ordination process, please request an ordination application from the ECO Office at records@eco-pres.org. The retreat intensive schedule and deadlines to register are listed to the right.
Please keep in mind that in order to attend a retreat intensive, you must submit an application, complete an Intake Interview, be accepted as an ordination candidate, and complete various assessments. The intake process could take up to a month, so we encourage inquiries to submit their applications at least two months before a retreat intensive deadline to ensure that all steps can be completed in time.
If an application is submitted less than two months before a retreat registration deadline, the Ordination Team cannot guarantee that the pre-retreat requirements listed above can be completed before the retreat registration deadline.
Fall 2026 Retreat Intensive #1
- Deadline to Apply: July 3rd
- Deadline to Register: September 4th
- Dates of Retreat: October 21st-23rd
Spring 2027 Retreat Intensive #1
- Deadline to Apply: January 8th
- Deadline to Register: March 11th
- Dates of Retreat: April 21st-23rd