CHICAGO, IL (February 13, 2012) – A search process is under way for a new executive minister of the Department of the Ordered Ministry of the Evangelical Covenant Church, following the announcement of David W. Kersten’s nomination to become the new dean of North Park Theological Seminary. Continue Reading »
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Kersten Nominated to Lead North Park Theological Seminary
CHICAGO, IL (February 13, 2012) – David W. Kersten has been nominated to serve as dean of North Park Theological Seminary, following approval of the North Park University Board of Trustees on Saturday. Continue Reading »
CHET Scholarships Help Student Pursue Dream
COMPTON, CA (December 14, 2011) – Benito Amaya says the two scholarships he received during graduation ceremonies at Centro Hispano de Estudios Teologicos (CHET) will one day enable him to walk across the stage in a cap and gown as did the 74 graduates he watched earlier this month. Continue Reading »
Covenanter Honored as Illinois Student Laureate
CHICAGO, IL (November 17, 2011) – Hannah A. Haugen, a North Park University senior and member of Milwaukie (Oregon) Covenant Church, is one of 51 students from Illinois colleges and universities to be named a Student Laureate. Continue Reading »
CHET: Nothing Like Success to Create More Challenges
By Don Meyer
COMPTON, CA (September 26, 2011) – “Can you believe it?” the email begins. “We have just started our second academic school year at our new, beautiful CHET Compton venue, and we are literally bulging at the seams.” Continue Reading »
A Pastor Looks at Ministry Over the Long Haul
SANTA BARBARA, CA (September 16, 2011) – Editor’s note: From time to time, we come across articles in church newsletters, individual blogs and other media that we believe may interest our readers. Continue Reading »
Briefs: Megachurch Reflection, February Sankofa
Smaller Ministries the Focus, Not ‘Mega’ Growth
IRVINE, CA (September 16, 2011) – OCWeekly features a cover story on David Gibbons, pastor of Newsong Church, and his decision to switch the direction of the ministry when it was on its way to becoming a megachurch. Continue Reading »
News Briefs: Covenanters Making Headlines
Free Workshop for Town and Country Leaders
ALEXANDRIA, MN (August 23, 2011) – The Town and Country Commission will sponsor a free leadership workshop October 9-10. It will precede the Ministerial Association Retreat. Continue Reading »
Briefs: Conference Realigns Leadership; Building Remodeled
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (August 19, 2011) – The Northwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church has restructured its staff and redefined roles among the leadership to better advance its three priorities of congregational vitality, church planting, and children, youth and family ministry, says new superintendent Mark Stromberg. Continue Reading »
Symposium Speaks to Role of Nonprofits in Cities
CHICAGO, IL (May 19, 2011) — Rahm Emanuel, the newly inaugurated mayor of Chicago, spoke about the importance of the nonprofit community in Chicago at North Park University’s annual Axelson Center Symposium for Nonprofit Professionals and Volunteers.
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