Helping the Church rediscover the beauty of Jesus.
Excellencies of Christ exists to serve pastors, leaders, and communities with Christ-centered discipleship resources — freely given, rooted in Scripture, and shaped by decades of ministry.
A mission as simple as it is serious.
Proclaim the Person of Jesus Christ, disciple the Church in the knowledge of God, and build communities of love for Him.
Our vision is a Church that looks like Jesus. Where the beauty of Christ is the center of worship, the knowledge of God shapes how we think, and love for Him overflows into communities that heal, serve, and send.
Every course, every teaching, every tool we build exists to serve that vision.
Born from decades of teaching. Built for the Church today.
Excellencies of Christ was formed around a single conviction: Jesus is the answer, and the Church is still His plan. For more than thirty-five years, Allen Hood has taught the beauty of Christ, mentored leaders, and walked alongside communities seeking a faith that is grounded, Christ-centered, and alive.
What began as teaching has grown into a ministry of resources — courses, books, an app, live gatherings, and tools for leaders — all aimed at helping the Church rediscover Jesus together.
We exist to strengthen the local Church, not replace it. To equip pastors and small-group leaders, not compete with them. And to keep every resource free, so that anyone, anywhere, can encounter the Person of Jesus.
“EOC exists to strengthen the local Church, not replace it.”
Rooted in Scripture. Centered on Jesus. In step with the historic Church.
The Person of Jesus
Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, fully divine and fully human — the clearest revelation of the Father and the center of all Scripture.
The Authority of Scripture
The Bible is the inspired, trustworthy Word of God, the final authority for faith and life.
The Gospel of Grace
Salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone — a free gift received, not a reward earned.
The Life of the Spirit
The Holy Spirit indwells every believer, transforming us into the likeness of Jesus and empowering the Church for her mission.
The Local Church
The Church is Christ's ongoing plan — local, embodied, and essential to the life of discipleship.
The Hope of Christ's Return
Jesus will return to renew all things. Until then, we live, serve, and love in light of that coming day.
The people carrying the mission forward.
Leaders, teachers, and builders serving the Church through Christ-centered discipleship.
Founder & Teaching Voice
Allen Hood
For more than three decades, Allen has devoted his life to teaching the beauty of Jesus and serving the Church through preaching, writing, and mentoring.
Chief Executive Officer
Joshua Spence
Joshua leads the day-to-day mission and operations of Excellencies of Christ, helping resources reach the global Church.
Chair of the Board
Luke Wile
Luke provides strategic leadership and governance, stewarding the long-term vision of the ministry.
Co-Founder
Rachel Hood
Rachel partners with Allen in the mission and ministry of Excellencies of Christ.
The teaching of Jesus should never sit behind a paywall.
Because partners give, every course, book, study guide, and teaching in the app stays free — for everyone, everywhere. That conviction shapes every resource we make.
Start rediscovering Jesus, today.
Download the app, start a course, or walk with us as a partner. Every path leads back to the Person of Jesus.