The Early Childhood Christian Network (ECCN) is a professional community of faith-based early childhood educators, established in 1996 as the Texas Baptist Church Weekday Education Association. ECCN is committed to providing affordable, relevant, and research-based training and resources that support educators in teaching young children age-appropriate physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual concepts with a Biblical focus.
Our Philosophy
Based on Psalm 127:3, ECCN believes that all children are gifts from God and that He has a plan and purpose for each one (Jeremiah 29:11). We hold that young children grow, learn, and thrive best through loving, nurturing relationships in an active, engaging, play-based educational environment. Additionally, we believe that young children deserve the opportunity to experience God and His world by spending time outdoors.
Our Mission
The mission of ECCN is to equip and encourage those on the front lines of childcare and early education to be effective each day, recognizing the significant impact they have on the emotional, spiritual, and educational growth of the children in their care, as well as ministering to their entire families. We aim to plant the seeds of the Gospel into the hearts of young children and their parents, acknowledging that this work will have eternal rewards.
Board of Directors
Monica Healer
Executive Director
First Baptist Church, McKinney, TX
Dr. Melissa Ewing
President
First Baptist Church, McKinney, TX
Paula Miller
Board Member
First Baptist Church, Georgetown, TX
Laurie McKee
Secretary
Indiana Ave Baptist Church, Lubbock, TX
Carrie Andrus
Board Member
South Main Baptist Church, Pasadena, TX
Melissa Dutton
Board Member
University Baptist Church, Houston, TX
Lisa Nelson
Board Member
First Baptist Church,
Bryan, TX
Dr. Karen Kennemur
Board Member
Stonegate Church,
Midlothian, TX
Shawn Cotten
Board Member
First Baptist Church, Texarkana, TX