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Covenanters in World Mission

A Covenanter in World Mission is a recognized member of a local Covenant church doing mission work internationally with another mission organization for at least one year. The Department of World Mission (DWM) acknowledges and values their work toward building the kingdom of God. Once identified by the DWM, a Covenanter in World Mission will:

• be acknowledged and recognized at the Annual Meeting of the Covenant.

• be listed annually in the Covenant missionary prayer calendar and on the Covenant website.

• receive a letter of appreciation from the DWM acknowledging participation in international mission as a Covenanter.

• be invited to communicate regularly with appropriate regional coordinators for encouragement.

• be invited to participate in the fellowship and encouragement of any geographically close DWM country mission events and gatherings.

Download the description of and the application for Covenanters in World Mission (PDF)

Covenanters in World Mission
2008-2009

Africa

Applequist, Hannah; First Covenant, Salina, KS
Friendship evangelism through teaching English with Africa Inland Mission in the Horn of Africa, 2006-2008.

Bell, Jonathan & Alysa; Milwaukee Covenant, Milwaukee, WI
Pilot with Flying Mission in Botswana, 2008-2010.

Coots, Wally & Donna, Chad, Ethan; Forest Park Covenant, Muskegon, MI
Youth pastor with Africa Inland Mission at Rift Valley Academy in Kenya since 2002.

DeValve, John & Nancy, Daniel, Suzanne; Trinity Covenant, Manchester, CT
Bible translation, discipleship, agricultural projects and church planting with S.I.M. U.S.A. in Niger since 1984.

Mead, Timothy & Jana, Rebecca, Benjamin, Aaron, Abby; Forest Park Covenant, Muskegon, MI
Medicine and outreach with CURE International in Kenya since 1998.

Mulay, Dan & Patty, Ryan, Mark; Life House Covenant, Longmont, CO
Education of missionary children with United World Mission at Dakar Academy in Senegal since 2004.

Ndoga, Abednygo & Rejoyce, Asher; Church of the Redeemer Evangelical Covenant, Bowie, MD
Church supervision with Bindura Christian Fellowship in Zimbabwe, 2005-2010.

Olson, Ken & Jessica, Anastasia; Rochester Covenant, Rochester, MN
Linguistics and editing with Wycliffe Bible Translators in Democratic Republic of Congo, currently in the U.S., since 1989.

Propst, Jim & Laura, Daniel, Heidi, Ryan; Hillcrest Covenant, Prairie Village, KS
Serving with Africa Inland Mission-Tech in Kenya since 1979.

Roberts, Denise; Moses Hill Covenant, Loomis, NE
Orphan ministry with Adventures in Missions in Kenya since 2006.

Wadley, Dennis & Susan, Tasha, Addie, Elijah; Rolling Hills Covenant, Rolling Hills Estates, CA and Community Covenant, Santa Barbara, CA
Holistic community transformation among those suffering from HIV/AIDS with Bridges of Hope International in South Africa since 2003, currently U.S. office.

Asia

Allen, Averill & Kathy; Mercer Island Covenant, Mercer Island, WA
Staffing with Mission to Unreached Peoples and therapy with Cornerstone Counseling Foundation in Thailand beginning 2007.

Bergstrazer, Dennis & Rose, Justina, Joy, Jessica; Grace Covenant, Little Falls, MN
Serving with Mission Aviation Fellowship in SE Asia since 1985.

Driver, John & Vivian, Aaron, Andrew; Modesto Covenant, Modesto, CA
Resource Coordinator with LifeWind International in Asia since 2002.

M.E. (initials only given for security purposes); Trinity Covenant, Manchester, CT
Teaching special needs children with Interserve in India since 2004.

Hederstedt, Roger & Julie, Eric, Steve; First Covenant, Salina, KS
Church and ministry consultation with CRM in Japan since 1982.

Jansen, Nathan & Harmony, Andre; First Covenant, Portland, OR
Serving with TEAM in SE Asia since 2005.

Krutsch, Mike & Kim, Kyle; First Covenant, Portland, OR
Serving with OMF International in Cambodia since 2005.

Park, John & Hae Suk, Sung Do, Sung Sil; Korean Hope Evangelical Covenant, Anchorage, AK
Nursing home, orphanage care and outreach in Central Asia since 1994.

D.R. (initials only given for security purposes); Evangelical Covenant, Lafayette, IN
Serving with CLC Ministries International in Central Asia since 1994.

S.R. (initials only given for security purposes); Evangelical Covenant, Lafayette, IN
Serving with CLC Ministries International in Central Asia since 2002.

Europe

Brown, Keith & Margie, Marissa, Josiah; Modesto Covenant, Modesto, CA
Working with the Roma community as well as men’s and women’s ministry with International Teams in Bulgaria since 1995.

Davis, Michael & Janet, Bethany, John-Marvin, Matthew, Gabriela; Modesto Covenant, Modesto, CA
Area leader, Western Europe for EFCA ReachGlobal since 1994.

Eastvold, Bethany; Grace Covenant, Little Falls, MN
Serving with Outfitters for Adventure in Ireland since 2004.

Gehrls, Kristi; Church of the Open Door, Maple Grove, MN
International camping ministry with EFCA ReachGlobal in Asia and Austria since 2004.

Mangels, Jonathan & Emily, Rebekah, Ross, Elias; First Covenant, Portland, OR
Serving with SEND International in Macedonia since 2007.

Sanford, Ray & Diane, Laura, Raymond, Elizabeth, Christopher; Faith Evangelical Covenant, Colorado, Springs CO
Serving with OC International in France, currently in the U.S., since 1986.

Webster, Stewart & Beth, Claire, Patrick, Laura; Community Covenant, Santa Cruz, CA
Evangelism and church planting with TEAM in Sweden since 1985.

Latin America

Agnew, Richard & Pamela, Rachel, Megan, Talitha, Seth, Nathan; Evangelical Covenant, Springfield, MA
Maintenance, community development (Richard) & field secretary (Pamela) with New Tribes Mission in Mexico since 2002.

Clower, Betty; Church of the Good Shepherd Evangelical Covenant, Crest Hill, IL
Church planting, children & social ministries with WEC International in Brazil since 1965.

Eberhardt, Roy & Julia, Joy, Ann, Hope; Grace Community Covenant, Tucson, AZ
Serving with Wycliffe Bible Translators in Mexico since 1975.

Feijoo, Carlos & Karen, Benjamin, Stephanie, Andrea; Ravenswood Evangelical Covenant, Chicago, IL
Serving in Ecuador since 1989, now with Commission to Every Nation.

Hanson, Pamela; Winnetka Evangelical Covenant, Wilmette, IL
Equipping and encouraging pastors in the slums with Second Coming Ministry in Honduras since 2005.

Johnson, Matt & Elsa; Winnetka Evangelical Covenant, Wilmette, IL
Serving with International Teams in Bolivia, 2008-2010.

Leander, Kent & Gulnara, Eliana, Daniel, Andre, Jessiel; Hillsview Evangelical Covenant, Gresham, OR
Children and family ministry with Community Vision International in Ecuador, 2004-2014.

Moore, Adam & Dulce; Milwaukie Covenant, Milwaukie, OR
Community development with Medical Teams International in Mexico since 2006.

Neiswender, Karen; Selah Covenant, Selah, WA
Nursing, health programs and classes with Food for the Hungry in Guatemala since 2000.

Perez, Chuck & Sarai, Rafael, Raquel; Evangelical Covenant, Antioch, CA
Serving with Medical Teams International in Mexico since 2004.

Peterson, Steve & Elizabeth, Rachel, Abigail; Evangelical Covenant, Princeton, IL
Team leaders, theological communities project with International Teams in Costa Rica since 2005.

Schafer, Colleen; Irvington Covenant, Portland, OR
Serving at a children’s home with Core Ministries in Mexico since 2001.

Scoggan, Richard & Gladys, Isaiah, Andy, Gracie; First Covenant, Salina, KS
Education and benevolence with D.M. Sterns Mission in Bolivia since 1992.

Other

Hirt, Christopher & Rebecca; Thornapple Evangelical Covenant, Grand Rapids, MI
Training to support translation through computer technology and counseling with Wycliffe Bible Translators, 2008.