Updated in 2025
Much has changed at ECTLC since the original CEO, Harold Brown, passed way and Julie Hayden took over and I fear it's not for the better. It appears as if the Lord is removing his Spirit from this place as all of the leadership who loved the Lord with all their heart, soul, and mind were pushed out by the new CEO and her husband to "cut costs" and high paid consultants (who don't put God first) were brought in from the CEO's personal for profit business. Since ECTLC is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, this doesn't seem ethical. ECTLC was once known as a place where Jesus healed people, other Christian organizations were encouraged to volunteer, and no one was turned away due to a lack of funds. Now, it's all about making money with psychology as the main solution and Christianity being used as a tool to try to keep current donors happy. Christian organizations are even discouraged from volunteering and are being asked to give money instead. Julie has started taking government money which means that it can no longer be a faith-based nonprofit. Many board members have left and I'm not even sure they have a legal number of board members now. ECTLC hasn't even had an audit since Julie took over so there's no transparency regarding funding. I pray that I'm wrong about the Lord removing his Spirit from ECTLC, but time will tell and the truth shall come to light. If you're looking for a solidly faith based Christian nonprofit organization, you might want to pray hard about whether or not this place actually fits that bill. God bless you in your search for assistance!
Much has changed over the past year (2023) at ECTLC and I fear it’s not for the better. It appears as if the Lord is removing his Spirit from this place as all of the leadership who loved the Lord with all their heart, soul, and mind are slowly being pushed out by the new CEO to “cut costs” and high paid consultants (who don’t put God first) are brought in from the CEO’s personal for profit business. Since ECTLC is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, this doesn’t seem ethical. ECTLC was once known as a place where Jesus healed people, other Christian organizations were encouraged to volunteer, and no one was turned away due to a lack of funds. Now, it’s all about making money with psychology as the main solution and Christianity being used as a tool to try to keep current donors happy. Christian organizations are even discouraged from volunteering and are being asked to give money instead. I pray that I’m wrong about the Lord removing his Spirit from ECTLC, but time will tell and the truth shall come to light. If you’re looking for a solidly faith based Christian organization, you might want to pray hard about whether or not this place actually fits that bill. God bless you in your search for assistance!
Review from Guidestar
I observed this organization labor diligently for years helping afflicted, impoverished, addicted, outcast, or otherwise hopeless people turn their lives around. I began referring people and following those who came into the different programs. As a result of the change in them and their lives--restored relationships, renewed self esteem, stability, jobs, community involvement, productivity--my family began to support ECTLC financially. We also became involved in helping advance various programs. The unique level of success led me to join the Board to help the organization continue impacting individuals and the community. Now seen from the inside, I'm impressed with the level of integrity seen in the leadership at all levels.