ST. PAUL, MN (June 25, 2010) – Ten churches from six conferences were removed from denominational membership during the 125th Annual Meeting of the Evangelical Covenant Church.
Archive for June, 2010
Ten Churches Removed from Member Roster
Filed under: Announcement, News
Tags: Central, East Coast, Great Lakes, Local Church, Pacific Northwest, Pacific Southwest, Southeast
Reaching Out In Love, Hospitality
Filed under: News
Tags: Annual Meeting 2010, ECCAK, Evangelism-Outreach
ST. PAUL, MN (June 25, 2010) – A small gift of hospitality extended 100 years ago to the widowed mother of a boy extended through multiple generations led to a surprise connection between this morning’s devotional speaker, Curtis Ivanoff, and …
Living Legacy Award Honors Ohio Congregation
Filed under: News
Tags: Annual Meeting 2010, Great Lakes, Local Church, Planting-Vitality
ST. PAUL, MN (June 25, 2010) – The Evangelical Covenant Church of Hudson, Ohio, was honored with the Living Legacy Award today during the 125th Annual Meeting of the Evangelical Covenant Church.
Covenant Growth Presents Challenges, Opportunities
Filed under: News
Tags: Annual Meeting 2010, ECC Offices, Planting-Vitality
ST. PAUL, MN (June 25, 2010) – Evangelical Covenant Church President Gary Walter today said that the dramatic growth of the denomination over the past 25 years is presenting new challenges that will require structural change and new approaches to …
Sankofa Participants Reflect on Impact of Journey
Filed under: News
Tags: Annual Meeting 2010, Compassion-Justice
ST. PAUL, MN (June 25, 2010) – Participants of Sankofa journeys gathered for lunch today to renew friendships and share how the Sankofa has continued to influence and shape their lives.
International Guests Welcomed by Delegates
Filed under: News
Tags: Africa, Annual Meeting 2010, Asia, Europe, Latin America, Mission
ST. PAUL, MN (June 25, 2010) – Leaders of Covenant churches and other partners from around the world were called on stage and introduced to the delegates during this morning’s business session. Introducing the delegates, President Gary Walter said, “It …
Wade Into the Current? Or Stay on Shore?
By Don Meyer
ST. PAUL, MN (June 25, 2010) – The theme of tonight’s message for those attending the 125th Annual Meeting worship service could not have been more appropriate to the venue – “Down By the Riverside.”
Pastor Reflects on Damage from Gulf Oil Spill
FOLEY, AL (June 25, 2010) – Bob Simmons, pastor of New Covenant Church, laments that the oil gushing from 5,000 feet below the surface of the Gulf of Mexico is just the latest in a series of disasters that threaten …
Covenant World Leaders Pursue Coordinated Mission
Filed under: News
Tags: Africa, Annual Meeting 2010, Asia, ECC Offices, Europe, Latin America, Leadership, Mission
By Stan Friedman
ST. PAUL, MN (June 25, 2010) – Leaders of Covenant denominations from around the world – many of whom had never met – effused that their “Global Dialogue” gathering earlier this week will lead to a greater …
Bob Hoey Receives Irving C. Lambert Award
Filed under: News
Tags: Annual Meeting 2010, Compassion-Justice, Great Lakes, Health Care, Leadership, Newsmakers
ST. PAUL, MN (June 25, 2010) – Good ministries generally run on tight budgets, and leaders cannot be afraid to fail, says Bob Hoey, pastor of Messiah Church in Detroit, Michigan, and the recipient of this year’s Irving C. Lambert …