History

Local Church Archives and Oral History Guides

Use these guides to develop and enhance your church’s archives. Produced by the Commission on Covenant History. Continue Reading »

Anatomy of the Pilgrim Experience

This book presents reflections on being a Covenanter. It was written by Zenos E. Hawkinson and edited by Philip J. Anderson and David E. Hawkinson. Continue Reading »

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 »

Women Ministries Bulletin Inserts

These bulletin inserts are available for printing and distributing in your church. Inserts include the 2013 Annual Project, Global Goods for Congo (Rip ‘N Roll), information on the book Balcony Women from the Women’s History Commission, and an announcement about the availability of the AVA Online Tutorial. Continue Reading »

Covenant Roots

Covenant Roots (edited by Glenn Anderson) includes minutes, articles, and essays that describe the history, faith and mission of the Covenant Church.

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Into One Body…By the Cross

Into One Body…By the Cross (by Karl A. Olsson) is a history of the Covenant produced for its centennial in 1985.

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By One Spirit

By One Spirit (by Karl A. Olsson) is the definitive history of the Covenant Church, tracing its theological foundations and developments through 1962.

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A Great Ambition DVD

This classic survey of the history of the Evangelical Covenant Church is available in DVD format to order for your congregation or to download.
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A Mission to Serve DVD

A Mission to Serve touches on the Covenant’s character, history, and values and introduces the Covenant’s mission to serve Christ, the world God loves, and the local congregation.
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One Body, Many Members: The Covenant Church in Historical Perspective

This booklet (by Phillip J. Anderson) is a brief sketch of the the Evangelical Covenant Church, placing it in historical and theological perspective.

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