MINNEAPOLIS, MN (November 18, 2011) – The Evangelical Covenant Church’s second annual Navigate National Gathering drew 120 pastors and lay leaders of established churches who are seeking to form partnerships and seek guidance on helping their congregations grow deeper in their love for Christ and desire to share the gospel. Continue Reading »
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Mobilizing for Mission and Ministry into the Future
By Don Meyer
CHICAGO, IL (November 15, 2011) – The appointment of Richard Lucco to serve as executive director for ministry development of the Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC) represents just one of 27 recommendations developed by a 20-member task group as part of a year-long process known as Organizing for Mission (OFM). Continue Reading »
Lucco Accepts ECC Ministry Development Position
CHICAGO, IL (November 14, 2011) – Richard Lucco, superintendent of the Great Lakes Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC), has been appointed executive director for ministry development, it was announced today by ECC President Gary Walter. Continue Reading »
Pharmacy Squabble Could Affect Some Covenanters
CHICAGO, IL (October 27, 2011) – Unless last-minute negotiations produce a different outcome, effective January 1, Walgreen pharmacies will no longer be part of the Express Scripts network that covers all Bethany Benefit Service medical enrollees, which include Evangelical Covenant Church pastors, missionaries, and employees of Covenant offices and some affiliated entities. Continue Reading »
Walter Nominated to Serve Second Term
CHICAGO, IL (October 16, 2011) – Gary Walter has been nominated to serve a second term as president of the Evangelical Covenant Church, it was announced today during a meeting of the Covenant Executive Board at Covenant offices. Continue Reading »
New CHIC 2012 Speakers, Musicians—“Findout Friday”
CHICAGO, IL (July 20, 2011) – CHIC 2012 organizers are rolling out the names of a new speaker or musician on “Findout Friday” each week on their website. Continue Reading »
Smith: God Wants Covenant to Receive Second Wind
By Stan Friedman
ESTES PARK, CO (June 30, 2011) – Eight thousand feet up in the Rocky Mountains, where the air is thin and the unaccustomed find their footsteps slowed, hundreds of worshipers tonight were left a different kind of breathless, jumping to their feet with their hands waving and shouting “Amen, Amen” to their God when Efrem Smith was done preaching. Continue Reading »
New Covenant Online Video Resource Launched
CHICAGO, IL (June 27, 2011) – A unique Covenant website called CovChurch.tv has been created that gathers into one place all Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC) video content and simplifies the process of accessing that video content for use in congregational settings, for personal use at home or on a variety of mobile devices. Continue Reading »
Covenant Office Employees Compete in Bike-to-Work Challenge
By Stan Friedman
CHICAGO, IL (June 22, 2011) – Employees biking to work at the central offices of the Evangelical Covenant Church hope their participation in a “bike commuter challenge” will earn them the honor of being one of the greenest companies in Chicago, as well as encourage Covenanters across the denomination to consider commuting by bicycle. Continue Reading »
News Briefs: Covenant Heights to Dedicate Pavilion during the Feast
ESTES PARK, CO (June 9, 2011) – Covenant Heights Camp and Retreat Center will dedicate their new pavilion as part of the annual Big Sunday celebration June 26. Festivities begin at 2 p.m.
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