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Guidelines for Writers

As the denominational magazine of the Evangelical Covenant Church, The Covenant Companion informs, stimulates thought, and encourages dialogue on issues that impact the church and its members.

Articles dealing with Christian life, the church (local, denominational, and universal), spirituality, contemporary issues impacting the Christian community, social justice, and outreach ministry are preferred.

We reserve the right to edit all submissions to meet our editorial standards. The average length of articles published in the Companion is 1200 to 1800 words. Material can be submitted by mail or electronically. Please include the following with your submission:

A cover letter that includes
   •    your name, address, phone number, and e-mail address;
   •    your vocational background and church affiliation;
   •    the title of your submission;
   •    a statement of whether you want your submission to be returned.

Your submission
   •    Keep a complete copy, in case of loss.

A self addressed, stamped envelope (SASE)
   •    If you would like your submission returned, please include sufficient postage.

Payment is made within sixty days following publication, and includes three copies of the issue in which the article appears.

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