By Stan Friedman
CHICAGO, IL (February 6, 2012) – Two new Evangelical Covenant Church initiatives announced during the final service of the Midwinter Conference on Friday will expand evangelism and justice ministries. Continue Reading »
Posts tagged ‘Midwinter 2012’
The Call: Trust God to Do the Work
By Stan Friedman
CHICAGO, IL (February 6, 2012) – Pathos and praise intermixed at the Midwinter Conference’s Thursday night worship service when attendees were moved to acknowledge the depth of suffering that strikes all people, to praise the Almighty who can do more than one could ever think or imagine, and let him empower their ability and to love their enemies. Continue Reading »
Evangelism: Focus On Number Going Out, Not Coming In
By Stan Friedman
CHICAGO, IL (February 1, 2012) – A biblically illiterate world needs to hear and see the gospel story from followers of Christ who are confident they have been sent on the mission by Jesus, even if they don’t feel they have the “gift of evangelism,” John Teter said during the Tuesday night worship service at the Midwinter Conference. Continue Reading »
‘Not Good Church Material’ Is Christ’s Material
By Stan Friedman
CHICAGO, IL (January 31, 2012) – The lives of people considered “not good church material” can be transformed if the church will build bridges across troubled waters to reach whosoever, wheresoever, howsoever and whensoever, Bishop Vashti McKenzie told the gathering at the opening worship service of the Midwinter Conference Monday night. Continue Reading »
Richard Stearns of World Vision Special Midwinter Guest
ROSEMONT, IL (January 27, 2012) – A major new mission partnership in the Democratic Republic of Congo, introduction of new evangelism resources and an overview of new directions in the Department of Compassion, Mercy and Justice are among highlights of the 2012 Midwinter Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church that begins Monday and concludes with Friday morning’s vision-packed presentation facilitated by President Gary Walter. Continue Reading »
John Perkins Hospitalized Following Surgery
JACKSON, MS (January 23, 2012) – Civil rights leader John Perkins remains hospitalized following surgery last week for blockages in his digestive system. Continue Reading »
Wednesday Deadline for Special Midwinter-Connection Rates
CHICAGO, IL (January 3, 2012) – Wednesday is the last day reduced hotel room rates are guaranteed for those planning to attend the Midwinter Conference and Youth Workers Connection. After tomorrow, rates will be at the discretion of the hotels. Continue Reading »
Midwinter Primary Registration Deadline Next Week
CHICAGO, IL (December 7, 2012) – The deadline for primary registration for the 2012 Midwinter Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church is next Wednesday. Continue Reading »
Special Venues Part of Youth Workers Convention
CHICAGO, IL (November 25, 2011) – The Youth Workers Connection will take place in different parts of Chicago and in some unusual locations for worship January 28-30. Continue Reading »
Covenanters Praise Midwinter Lineup of Speakers
CHICAGO, IL (November 9, 2011) – More than 1,000 Covenant ministers are expected to attend the 2012 Midwinter Conference at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare, which will run January 30 to February 3. Continue Reading »
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