By Stan Friedman
IRVINE, CA (July 9, 2012) – “There is no babysitting in the church,” says Steve Burger, director of adult, children and family ministries of the Evangelical Covenant Church.
Posts Tagged ‘Annual Meeting 2012’
‘Jumping the Shark’ a Sign of Sure Decline
By Stan Friedman
IRVINE, CA (June 23, 2012) – Entreating a gathering of worshipers to not “jump the shark” would seem a wholly unnecessary exhortation, but Gary Gaddini pleaded just that – multiple times – during his sermon during the …
God Calls Us to Serve Globally at Home
By Stan Friedman
IRVINE, CA (June 24, 2012) – When Linnea Carnes was ordained, she told God she didn’t want to go to Africa or anyplace where she would be uncomfortable. So God brought Africa and other parts of the …
127th Annual Meeting Completes Work
IRVINE, CA (June 23, 2012) – The gavel sounded at 2:45 p.m. today, bringing to a close the business sessions of the 127th Annual Meeting of the Evangelical Covenant Church. The meeting formally concludes with Sunday morning’s ordination service.
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Resolution on Domestic Violence Approved
IRVINE, CA (June 23, 2012) – The Christian Action Commission presented a new draft of a Resolution on Generosity and Stewardship during the 127th Annual Meeting of the Evangelical Covenant Church. The final resolution will be rewritten for the 2013 …
Four Leaders Honored for Ministry Service
IRVINE, CA (June 23, 2012) – Four leaders who are changing positions within the denomination or are retiring were honored during today’s business session of the 127th Annual Meeting of the Evangelical Covenant Church.
Resolution of Sympathy Affirmed by Delegates
IRVINE, CA (June 23, 2012) – Delegates attending the 127th Annual Meeting of the Evangelical Covenant Church today approved a Resolution of Sympathy to honor the lives and ministries of Covenant pastors, missionaries, and spouses who went to be with …
Delegates Approve $22.3 Million Budget for 2013
IRVINE, CA (June 23, 2012) – Delegates to the 127th Annual Meeting of the Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC) approved a $22.3 million Mission and Ministry Budget for 2013.
Byron Miller Honored for Service
IRVINE, CA (June 23, 2012) – Byron Miller, executive director of the Paul Carlson Partnership, was honored for his years of service during the Friday business session of the 127th Annual Meeting of the Evangelical Covenant Church.
God’s Grace Does Not Confer Privilege
By Stan Friedman
IRVINE, CA (June 23, 2012) – Labib Madanat, an Arab Christian who has spent his entire life living among various “enemies” in the Middle East, exhorted a worship gathering Friday night to abandon thoughts focused on self-survival …
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