Below is a letter from ECC president Gary Walter, for distribution at congregational 2013 annual meetings.
Posts tagged ‘Developing Leaders’
Congregational Annual Meeting Letter
Serving in a Non-Covenant Setting Form
Credentialed ministers must request permission by using this form from the Board of the Ordered Ministry to serve in a non-Covenant setting.
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Covenant Pension Plan Material
These documents and forms will be of use to those enrolled in the Covenant’s Pension Plan.
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Highmark Insurance Material
These documents will be of use to those insured through Bethany Benefit Service (Highmark).
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Express Scripts Material
The forms below will be of use to those insured through Bethany Benefit Service (Express Scripts).
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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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Rules for the Ordered Ministry of the Evangelical Covenant Church
These rules which govern ministers in the Evangelical Covenant Church were adopted in 2002 and were revised in 2008.
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Covenant Clergy and Social Media
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 »
Final Report of Organizing for Mission
This document is the Final Report of the Organizing for Mission task force, approved by the Covenant Executive Board at its October 2011 meeting. 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 »
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