What do churches in the EA believe?
The Evangelical Association was recently featured on the Ready to Harvest YouTube channel. The video gave a summary of the beliefs held by the churches of the Evangelical Association, along with some distinctive beliefs held by individual congregations across the country.
Dig a little deeper into the core beliefs of affiliated churches and pastors who are a part of the EA.
2026 EA National Convocation coming to Ohio September 18-20
The 2026 EA National Convocation is coming to Jerusalem Church, located in New Philadelphia, Ohio, September 18-20 with the theme "United and "Unashamed."
Registration Deadline is September 1.
Keynote speakers include Rev. Derek Sissel, Rev. Dr. Randy Smith, Doug Pollock, and Rev. Daryl Higgins.
Convocation will feature a Company of Pastors Retreat, four Main Sessions with worship and keynote messages, and three sessions of workshops on topics that will grow the ministry of your church.
All EA pastors, lay leaders, and members of EA affiliated churches are invited to this weekend of refreshing worship, study, networking and fellowship.
Click on link for schedule, online registration and hotel information.
Watch the video of this year's theme song, "United and Unashamed," below.
New EA National Minister named
After prayer and careful consideration, the members of the Evangelical Association Board of Directors have extended the call to the Rev. Jason Ford to serve as our new National Minister when Rev. Jim Barnes retires in September. Jason accepted the call and is eager to begin serving you.
Jason brings 34 years of ministry experience across diverse settings, including youth and pastoral ministry in Texas, Indiana and Mississippi, short-term mission projects, and various supervisory roles. He has experience in missions and is a team builder. He is a gifted, gospel-focused, Christ-centered expositor of Scripture with strong administrative skills. In keeping with the EA's mission, Jason excels at casting vision, doing development work and has a proven record of revitalizing declining churches. He is a creative thinker and visionary leader who can articulate a fresh vision for the future in these challenging, rapidly changing times.
Jason has served on the EA Board of Directors since 2017 and as Vice-President since 2022. He is from Collierville, Tennessee, and is 53 years old. Jason has been married to Stephanie for 28 years. They have one son, Ben, age 23.
On Saturday, September 19, 2026 we will be installing Jason into his new role at the EA Annual Convocation at Jerusalem Church in New Philadelphia, Ohio.
Networker
The Summer 2026 edition of the Networker newsletter is now online. Check out the recap to our Spring Regional Gatherings, prayer requests from global EA missionaries, registration materials for the 2026 EA National Convocation coming in September, among other news,