About Us
Faith
We receive direction, provision, and the mandate to take the Gospel to the world. The word of God is our base of operations. We declare Jesus is our Lord. We develop and maintain intimacy with Jesus. We depend on God’s miraculous intervention. We share our faith.
Integrity
We are who we are; and we always do the right thing, regardless of expediency. We seek to represent Christ in everything we do. We embrace servanthood and humility. We keep our word. We are honest. We are consistent. We are faithful. We are accountable for our decisions and actions. We maintain boundaries between our work and personal lives. We meet our financial commitments as agreed. We do what is right.
Relationships
We delight to meet the needs of others. We are a team with family values. We are committed to each other. We clearly define expectations and hold people accountable. We teach, coach, and mentor. We invest in people and recognize their gifts and abilities. We love. We appreciate. We trust. We reward. We respect and protect each other. We have fun. We put the interests of others before our own. We value our partners in ministry, including: teens, parents, churches, nationals, and vendors. We serve the body of Christ’s vision for ministry and world evangelism.
Vision
We dare to dream as big as God dreams and believe that we can achieve the impossible. We give all glory to God. We diligently seek to fulfill His mandate. We are tenacious. We are innovative and pioneering in our goals, planning, and implementation.
Excellence
We demand of ourselves uncompromising quality and strive to be people who exude excellence in everything we do. We work together. We are committed to strategic planning. We align our goals with our resources and our resources with our goals. We value communication with others. We learn from failure and mistakes. We are committed to the highest standard of quality.
Eagles Nest Church International has a rich history rooted in a deep hunger for the Holy Spirit. This ministry began in 1954 when two women, Ollie McCubbin and Helen Tong, driven by a passion for teaching about the Holy Spirit, laid its foundation.
In August 1957, The Peoples Church was officially incorporated as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, non-denominational church. A property on Pipe Street, consisting of three lots, was purchased, and a semi-colonial structure was built. Pastors Ollie and Helen, known for their strong prophetic anointing, served as the original co-pastors. Over the years, the church was blessed with the leadership of two additional pastors: Pastor Bob Proy and Pastor Barbara Tippett, who came to us from Africa.
In 1999, Pastor Barbara stepped down, and Pastor Darrell Gant became the senior pastor. In 2001, under his leadership, the ministry was renamed Eagles Nest Church International to reflect its evolving mission. God began uniting people from diverse ethnic backgrounds to worship together as one congregation. The name symbolizes the way the Lord has carried this ministry on "eagles' wings."
Pastor Darrell made his transition to his heavenly home on December 13, 2023. Before his passing, he spoke to many about his belief that his daughter, Minister Danielle Gant, was called to succeed him. Through God’s leading and a vote by the congregation, Minister Gant was chosen as the next pastor of ENCI. She officially stepped into her role on June 3, 2024, and assumed the pulpit on June 9, 2024, continuing her father’s legacy with a heart for God and His people.
Today, Eagles Nest Church International is a vibrant, Holy Spirit-filled church. Each gathering is marked by the tangible presence of Jesus and the love of God. We invite you to join us, experience the anointing of worship, and encounter the presence of the Lord. Come be a part of our growing family as we celebrate His love and purpose together.
Our Fundamental Beliefs:
1. The scriptures are the inspired word of God (2 Timothy 3:15-16; 1 Peter 2:2)
2. There is only one true God (Deuteronomy 6:4; Mark 12:26; Isaiah 43:10-11; Matthew 28:19)
3. Man fell and was redeemed (Romans 5:12-21)
4. The salvation of man came through Jesus Christ
a. The conditions to Salvation: receive it by grace through faith by confessing with your mouth that “Jesus is Lord” and believing in your heart that God raised Jesus from the dead (Titus 2:11; Romans 10:9,13-15; John 3:3, 16; Titus 3:4-7)
b. The evidence of salvation: the inward evidence to the believer of his salvation is the direct witness of the Spirit. The outward evidence to all men is a life of righteousness and true holiness (Romans 8:16)
5. Baptism in water should be observed as commanded in the scriptures (Matthew 28:19; Acts 10:47; Romans 6:4; Acts 20:21; Hebrews 10:22)
6. We partake in the Lord’s supper in memory of Christ’s death (2 Peter 1:4; 1 Corinthians 11:20; 1 Corinthians 11:26)
7. All believers are entitled to the Holy Spirit, who was promised by the Father (Luke 24:49; Acts 1:4, 8; 1 Corinthians 12:1-31)
8. Believers can receive evidence of the baptism in the Holy Ghost (Acts 2:4; 1 Corinthians 12:4-10, 28)
9. Entire sanctification is the will of God for all believers (Hebrews 12:14; 1 Peter 1:15-16; 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24; 1 John 2:6)
10. The church is the body of Christ and habitation of God (Ephesians 1:22-23, 2:22; Hebrews 12:23)
11. We believe in ministry and evangelism to the world and for the edification of the body of Christ (Mark 16:15-20; Ephesians 4:11-13)
12. We believe in the divine healing of God (Isaiah 53:4-5; Matthew 8:16-17)
13. We believe in the blessed hope of the second coming of Christ (Titus 2:13; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17; 1 Corinthians 15:51-52; Romans 8:23)
14. We believe in the millennial reign of Jesus (1 Thessalonians 1:17; Revelation 19:11-14; Romans 11:26-27; Revelation 20:1-7)
15. We believe those not found in the Book of Life will experience eternal punishment (Revelation 19:20, 20:10-15)
16. God has promised a new heaven and a new Earth (2 Peter 3:13; Revelation 21:22)
17. Tithes and offerings are the basis for blessing the church financially (Malachi 3:7-15; 1 Corinthians 15:51, 16:4; 2 Corinthians 8, 9:6-15)
18. We believe in the prosperity of the total man
a. Spiritual (John 3:3; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21; Romans 10:9-10)
b. Mental (2 Timothy 1:7; Romans 12:2; Isaiah 26:3)
c. Physical (Isaiah 53:4-5; Matthew 8:17; 1 Peter 2:24)
d. Financial (3 John 1:2; Malachi 3:10-11; Luke 6:38; 2 Corinthians 9:6-10; Deuteronomy 28:1-14)