Ecclesia was founded in 1975 as a training center for young missionaries. Now a Christ-centered liberal arts college, Ecclesia educates young leaders for a variety of professional fields by focusing on academic excellence, work ethic, character growth, and Christian service in the U.S. and abroad. Denominationally and culturally diverse, Ecclesia is a friendly, close-knit campus where Christ is emphasized as the worthy center of a student's college years, as well as ongoing personal and professional life. The College campus is also the home of Ecclesia Prep, which offers supplementary classes and activities for Christian homeschoolers. For a growing number of families, Ecclesia College is the natural choice to follow and build on a godly private or home education. As an institution of higher learning, our mission is to mentor effective leaders to strengthen the foundations of society through the life and values of Christ. "I've experienced first hand how Ecclesia prepares students for success in every aspect of life." Twila Paris, EC Alumnus Mission Statement: As an institution of higher learning, Ecclesia College mentors effective leaders to strengthen the foundations of society through the life and values of Christ.