In June 2007 the Board of the Ordered Ministry released this paper (Human Sexuality & the Marriage Ethic: Towards a Biblical & Theological Discernment of God in Human Sexuality) which serves as a study guide for teaching and conversation for Covenant churches.
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Human Sexuality Paper
Constitution and Bylaws of the Evangelical Covenant Church
This document presents the constitution and bylaws of the Evangelical Covenant Church which were revised in 2001 and amended in 2012.
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A Biblical & Theological Basis for Women in Ministry, Occasional Paper
This eight-page paper was written ten years after the Evangelical Covenant Church voted to ordain women (in 1976), in order to put the arguments on paper. It is a very quick tour of women in the Bible, and the passage that affirm their ministry and value. The paper treats the “problem” texts briefly, discusses the issues of submission, authority, and doctrine. All in all, this paper serves as a quick review reminder for those who have studied this issue more deeply. For those unfamiliar with the Bible, the many references without much explanation may be difficult to fully appreciate. Continue Reading »
Divorce and Remarriage: A Policy Statement
This is a restatement of the Covenant policy on divorce and remarriage, and is intended to be a guide for Covenant pastors and laity in dealing with this issue.
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Covenant Distinctives
This pamphlet gives a detailed overview of four core principles of the denomination.
A Study on Baptism
This collection of articles (from The Covenant Quarterly, Nov. 1995-Feb 1996) is a continuation of the dialogue on baptism in the Covenant. Continue Reading »
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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