Excellencies of Christ Ministries
Resourcesfor the Church
Equipping the global church with rich, Christ-centered discipleship — completely free, forever. Courses, podcasts, written guides, and books, all given freely in the spirit of the gospel.
Structured video courses from
Allen Hood & the EOC Team
Whether you're an individual, leading a small group, or discipling a church or school — our courses are built for you. Accessible on your phone, completely free, forever.
Course 01
The Excellencies of Christ
An in-depth journey through the person of Jesus Christ — his character, his beauty, and his eternal worth. The foundational course of the Excellencies ministry.
Enroll Free →Course 02
Knowing God
A deep exploration of what it means to truly know God — not merely know about Him — through Scripture, prayer, and the practices of the interior life.
Enroll Free →Browse All
More Courses Coming
New courses are continually being added across topics of spiritual formation, biblical theology, prayer, and the knowledge of God. Browse the full library.
View All Courses →Wherever you are,
we have a path for you
Our resources are designed to meet you where you are — as an individual seeker, a small group leader, or a pastor discipling a whole community.
Individuals
Begin a personal journey into the knowledge of God. Go at your own pace with structured video courses and written guides.
Begin the Journey →Small Groups
Walk through courses together as a community. Each course includes discussion guides and group resources to deepen shared formation.
Start Together →Churches & Schools
Deploy our curriculum across your entire congregation or school. Build a culture of theological depth and devotional love for Christ.
Equip Your Community →Encouraging, equipping,
and Christ-centered
Listen to Allen Hood and the EOC team on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
Solus Christus Society
A podcast for those who want to go deeper in their knowledge of Christ — exploring theology, prayer, and spiritual formation with Allen Hood and guests.
Allen Hood's Sermons
A curated library of sermons and teachings from Allen Hood — drawn from decades of ministry, available as a dedicated podcast feed.
Excellencies of Christ
The Excellencies of Christ course content in audio form — bringing the full teaching series to your ears for commutes, walks, and quiet moments.
Guides, notes, and tools
for your journey
Downloadable course notes, study guides, and written materials to accompany your learning — all free, all yours.
Knowing God — Study Notes
Comprehensive written notes to accompany the Knowing God video course. Perfect for personal study or group discussion.
Access Free →The Excellencies of Christ — Guide
A structured guide through the Excellencies of Christ course, with reflection questions and Scripture references for each session.
Access Free →Additional Written Materials
Browse the full library of written resources, devotionals, and supplementary guides available through the Excellencies platform.
Browse All →Excellencies Publishing
— our first title
Known by God
by Allen Hood
A spiritual journey into being truly known and fully loved. Drawing from Scripture, church history, and decades of pastoral ministry, Allen Hood guides readers into the transforming reality of divine knowledge and love.
Published by Excellencies Publishing — available in print and eBook.
"Because discipleship should never be behind a paywall. Every course, podcast, and guide is freely given, made possible by the generosity of our family."
Partner With Us — Join the EOC Family →Common Questions
What courses and resources do you offer?
We provide a variety of courses and resources aimed at developing individuals, churches, schools, and communities in their personal understanding of Jesus Christ. Our resources focus on strengthening and discipling the nations in the knowledge of Jesus.
How do I enroll in a course?
You can enroll through our courses platform at courses.excellencies.org by creating a free account and selecting the course you wish to join.
Are your courses really free?
Yes — all of our resources are completely free, forever, thanks to the generous support of our donors and partners. We believe discipleship should never be behind a paywall.
How do I contact support?
You can reach our support team at [email protected].