Posts tagged ‘Finance’

Two Leaders Nominated to Additional Terms

CHICAGO, IL (October 5, 2010) – Two executive ministers were nominated for additional four-year terms and a process was approved around the theme of Organizing for Mission when the Executive Board of the Evangelical Covenant Church met this past weekend. Continue Reading »

Bethany Reports Benefit Improvements and Rates

CHICAGO, IL (October 1, 2010) – Bethany Benefit Service medical premiums next year will increase four percent, well under the average nine to 11 percent increases projected for most other employee medical plans for 2011, it was announced today. Continue Reading »

Director of Advancement Application Deadline Approaching

CHICAGO, IL (October 1, 2010) – Individuals interested in applying for the position as director of advancement for the Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC) have until October 30 to submit a cover letter and resume. Continue Reading »

Children Donate Funds to Buy 5,400 Bed Nets for Congo

CHICAGO, IL (September 30, 2010) – Children across the Evangelical Covenant Church contributed more than $54,000 to the “Bed Nets for Life” Children’s Service Project. Continue Reading »

New Covenant Trust Company President Named

CHICAGO, IL (September 24, 2010) – Ann P. Wiesbrock has been selected to serve as president of Covenant Trust Company, replacing Chuck Walles who is retiring this year. Continue Reading »

CWR Seeks Donations to Pakistan Relief Fund

CHICAGO, IL (September 7, 2010) – Covenant World Relief (CWR) is asking Evangelical Covenant Church members to donate to relief efforts in Pakistan, which the United Nations says is suffering the world’s “greatest humanitarian crisis in recent history” due to flooding. Continue Reading »

Aid Still Needed for Flood Victims in India

LEH, INDIA (August 26, 2010) – News reports tend to give facts and figures when talking about the worst flooding in history to strike this small city and the surrounding region, but the story of one child and his family are indicative of the real human suffering taking place, says Steven David, moderator of the Hindustani Covenant Church (HCC). Continue Reading »

Walk Across Africa to Raise Funds for Water Projects

CHICAGO, IL (July 29, 2010) – Amy Russell remembers, “I was sitting at home and the thought came to me, ‘You should walk across Africa.’ ” Continue Reading »

Three Transitioning Leaders Honored By Delegates

ST. PAUL, MN (June 26, 2010) – Delegates attending the 125th Annual Meeting of the Evangelical Covenant Church on Friday honored three denominational leaders who are transitioning from long-held positions. Continue Reading »

Delegates Approve $20 Million Budget for 2011

ST. PAUL, MN (June 26, 2010) – Delegates to the 125th Annual Meeting of the Evangelical Covenant Church approved a $20.8 million Mission and Ministry Budget for 2011. Continue Reading »