Partnership Between Top Restaurant and Church Among Most-Read October Stories

CHICAGO, IL (November 5, 2014) — A story about the unusual partnership between the owner of one of Phoenix’s top new restaurants and his landlord, Genesis Covenant Church, was one of the most-read Covenant News Service posts in October. Stidham, a retired restaurateur had seen a sign that the building was for rent, and it led to something of an epiphany.

To read that story and others, click on the links below.

Obituary: Charles “Chuck” Walles

Restaurateur Sees Sign, Partners with Church

Three Executive Minister Searches Announced

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Five for Friday: Russell Wilson No Longer a Bully, Bart Campolo No Longer a Christian

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Foundation Offers Grants with Funds from CBC Sale

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