OUR STORY
Erie Evangelical Free Church was birthed from a small group, community Bible study in 1978. The founding members had a desire to see a strong, Bible-teaching church developed in Erie. In 1981, the church was formally organized in affiliation with the Evangelical Free Church of America.
Over the course of the past 45 years the church has seen its share of great victories - from the life changing power of the gospel in individuals, families, and neighborhoods to the miraculous purchase of our current property. We have also experienced our share of trials and struggles. But, through it all, the church has continued to grow and mature in God's call on our lives as a church as we seek to know Jesus Christ and to make Him known in the word around us.
What keeps EEFC striving today is the same dedication to the unwavering truth of God's Word, Christ's sacrifice, and the Holy Spirit's power.
OUR TEAM
JONATHAN ECKBERG
LEAD PASTOR
Pastor Jonathan came to EEFC in 2014 and has been married to his wonderful wife, Erin, since 2011. He is the proud father of two daughters and a son: Emersyn, Chase, and Hayden. Jonathan earned his M.Div in Pastoral Counseling from Grace Theological Seminary in Winona Lake, IN in 2014. Jonathan loves creating music, running long distances, and roasting and brewing really good coffee.
RON ECKBERG
ASSOCIATE PASTOR
Pastor Ron has been in pastoral leadership at EEFC for over 20 years (January 2005). He is joined in life and ministry by his childhood sweetheart and wife of 51 years, Judy. They have five sons, four daughters-in-law, and nine grandchildren.
ERIN ECKBERG
SECRETARY TO THE PASTORS
Erin began working in our office in 2016. She is a vital help to the pastors in the areas of administration, communication and creative aspects of the church’s ministry.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Erie Evangelical Free Church
(309) 659-7125
admin@erieefree.com
1409 16th Ave - Erie, IL, 61250
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