Epic Mandate "Love God, Love Others"

"'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments."  

Matt. 22:36 - 40

Why "Epic"?

What is the name of our church? EPIC Faith, Inc. is our new legal name, but we will refer to our church as Epic or Epic Faith. Epic, which means larger-than-life, grand, or heroic, describes a faith that is bigger than our human ability to define it. We are a part of a very big story. "The Story of all stories" - as Pastor Jack told us. And our stories all fit within The Story.

Why are we changing the name of our church? If you've been around for a while, you have noticed that we have changed. If you are new to the church, you will notice that we are a bit different than most - not better, just different. 

Just like God changed Abram's name to Abraham, Sari's name to Sarah and Jacob's name to Israel - to reflect the new people they had become. As leaders we feel that God has changed us as a people, and with that change came a new name.

Who selected this name? A meeting was conducted by elder Wes Ike, which included the elders and about 25 people who had been selected from various generations and demographics. We participated in a think-tank which led us to generate a huge list of names, and then through a process of elimination, we built a top-10 list. We left that day with a great feeling of joy and excitement, and continued to pray about the final decision. We feel that the Lord has put His finger on EPIC which seemed to best describe our faith journey.

Why change the name now? Our move to this property marked a milestone in the transition that began in us over 3 years ago. We are in a "new place" - physically, emotionally and spiritually. And we are a new people. We have seen the Lord do great things over the 18 years of Calvary Christian Fellowship. We are proud of our past, but we are truly enjoying our present and greatly anticipating our future. Our world is different today, and we desire to minister to the world we live in, not in the world we used to live in. Stephanie Wolfe

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Epic Governing Scriptures

"This is a trustworthy saying, and everyone should accept it: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners”—and I am the worst of them all." 1 Tim. 1:15

"For there is only one God and one Mediator who can reconcile God and humanity—the man Christ Jesus."  I Tim. 2:5

 "Since you excel in so many ways—in your faith, your gifted speakers, your knowledge, your enthusiasm, and your love from us—I want you to excel also in this gracious act of giving."

2 Cor. 8:7

 “'Some people have faith; others have good deeds.' But I say, 'How can you show me your faith if you don’t have good deeds? I will show you my faith by my good deeds.'” James 2:18

"But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere. And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of righteousness."

James 3:17-18

"Now I beg you, brethren, through the Lord Jesus Christ, and through the love of the Spirit, that you strive together with me in prayers to God for me, that I may come to you with joy by the will of God, and may be refreshed together with you." 

Romans 15:30, 32

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Epic's Rules of Self Government - 

based on the Greatest Commandments

Repentance (God)

Obedience (God)

Love  (Others)

Service (Others)

“Our relationship with each other is the criterion the world uses to judge whether our message is truthful. Christian community is the final apologetic.”  

-- Francis Schaeffer 

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