This resource seeks to foster a thoughtful conversation about how social media tools intersect with the vocation of ministry within the Evangelical Covenant Church. Continue Reading »
Clergy
Covenant Clergy and Social Media
Minister’s Guide for 2011 Income Tax
The Minister’s Guide for 2011 Income Tax by Conrad Teitell is a 72-page booklet which assists ministers in preparing their 2011 federal income tax returns which are due April 12, 2012. Continue Reading »
Midwinter Downloads (2012)
Downloads and material from the Midwinter Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church (2012) can be downloaded using the links below. There were multiple round table discussions focused on various ministry areas available during Midwinter. Download the pdf to view notes from these small group lunch time conversations. Continue Reading »
Pastoral Compensation Report
The Pastoral Compensation Report exists to disseminate minimum salary guidelines and to encourage churches to improve compensation where warranted. This report focuses on internal and external data, additional resource materials, and revision of the minimum guidelines. Specific application of this information requires interpretation and adjustment depending on the specifics of the local church situation.
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Guest and Supply Preaching List (2011)
This resource is provided in an effort to allow Covenanters to experience the wealth of Christian insight provided by the preaching gifts of women clergy. If you need assistance finding other names, please contact the Department of the Ordered Ministry at ministry(at)covchurch.org or at (773) 583-3211. Continue Reading »
Housing the Sacred
Housing the Sacred reflects veteran Covenant pastor Glen Wiberg’s high understanding of the sermon and liturgy – the space created by language for the sacred, where people are transformed as they encounter God. Challenging pastors to approach the task of preaching with respect and humility, Wiberg offers insights into the creative and intellectual process of developing a sermon, including the various steps along with a sample of his own work. Continue Reading »
Midwinter Downloads (2011)
Downloads and material from the Midwinter Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church (2011) can be downloaded using the links below. Continue Reading »
Prayers Public and Personal
This book by Arthur A.R. Nelson is an invaluable resource for pastors as they minister to individuals in times of pain and grief, and in times of significance and celebration. This small volume is designed to be carried during visitation to hospital and home, and includes prayers for a multitude of unique pastoral situations, Scripture passages, and selected services from The Covenant Book of Worship.
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Balcony Women
Balcony Women was compiled by the Women’s History Commission of the Department of Women Ministries and was released at Triennial XIII. It highlights over sixty brief stories of women who have encouraged and inspired the “ordinary” and extraordinary women of the Covenant. Women from all over the Covenant have contributed to this publication giving thanks and recognition to the women who most influenced their walk of faith. Continue Reading »
Bi-Vocational Ministers’ Reading List
Those who hold a bi-vocational ministry license (BVL) in the Evangelical Covenant Church are required to read four books annually from the reading list and submit a report with their license renewal. The report form may be used to complete the written report.
Click here to learn more about the BVL ministry license.
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