The Journey, the relational and transformational discipleship and confirmation
curriculum of the Evangelical Covenant Church, is currently being produced as an audio resource. This audio edition, which will be included with purchase of the journals, will increase the accessibility of this material for students and mentors alike. Continue Reading »
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The Journey: Discipleship/Confirmation Audio Recording Sample
The Journey: Discipleship/Confirmation Material
The Journey is the official confirmation material of the ECC. The goal of The Journey is to present an overview of the Bible and church beliefs while offering all participants the opportunity to make or strengthen their personal commitment to follow Christ.
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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 »
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 »
Living Faith: Reflections on Covenant Affirmations
The Covenant affirmations bring the vibrant faith tenets of the Evangelical Covenant Church into written focus. They form the nucleus of beliefs that shape the Covenant’s theology. Neither a creed nor a confession in the historical sense, they represent long-held theological and biblical views that express living faith in a living God. They continually address believers, asking us to be intentional in how we use our heads, hearts, and hands in the work of Christ. 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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Covenant Affirmations
The Evangelical Covenant Church seeks to form and nurture communities that are deeply committed to Jesus Christ and passionately engaged in Christ’s mission in the world. The purpose of Covenant Affirmations is to make clear the values and principles that have guided the Evangelical Covenant Church since its founding in 1885.
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Glad Hearts
In Glad Hearts, James R. Hawkinson has compiled a collection of the comments and reflections on theology, church life, and the personal walk of faith. Biblical commentary is included in generous measure, along with meditation, admonition, and celebration. The selections range across the entire history of the Covenant Church, including lay and clergy voices, men and women, prose and poetry and hymns.
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Covenant Roots
Covenant Roots (edited by Glenn Anderson) includes minutes, articles, and essays that describe the history, faith and mission of the Covenant Church.
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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