CHICAGO, IL (September 5, 2008) – John Couleur, a longtime member of Winnetka Covenant Church, is seeking to help other Evangelical Covenant churches in the area by enlisting a coalition of volunteers from other congregations.
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Covenant-Built Homes Withstand Gustav’s Fury
PLAQUEMINES PARISH, LA (September 4, 2008) – All of the homes built by members of the Evangelical Covenant Church in this area devastated by Hurricane Katrina survived Hurricane Gustav with little or no damage.
CBC Windsor Campus Sold for $1.6 Million
WINDSOR, CO (September 4, 2008) – Covenant Bible College has sold its Windsor campus for $1.6 million to a couple who want to use the property for ministry and community service.
Lisa Orris Named Director of Evangelism
CHICAGO, IL (September 4, 2008) – Lisa Orris has been named director of evangelism for the Department of Church Growth and Evangelism of the Evangelical Covenant Church.
Palin, Drive-By Shooting Among Most-Read Stories
CHICAGO, IL (September 4, 2008) – An article highlighting Evangelical Covenant Church connections with Alaska Governor Sarah Palin and her family was the most-read story in the online Covenant News Service report during August.
North Park Names Rebecca Nelson Dean of Education
CHICAGO, IL (September 3, 2008) – The new dean of education at North Park University, Rebecca Nelson, says she is looking forward to advancing the tradition of the school that has had a major impact on her family and where …
Olson Critical of Free Gas Promotions by Churches
CHICAGO, IL (September 3, 2008) – David Olson, director of church planting for the Evangelical Covenant Church, is quoted by the Associated Press as questioning the effectiveness of some churches’ efforts to attract attendance with gasoline promotions.
Readers Share Their Thoughts
By Don Meyer
CHICAGO, IL (September 3, 2008) – Hardly a week goes by that we do not receive a few comments from readers on stories published as part of the Covenant online news report.
New President Challenges Staff to Embrace Key Imperatives
CHICAGO, IL (September 2, 2008) – In a message this morning that reflects his passion and vision for the Evangelical Covenant Church, newly elected President Gary Walter encouraged Covenant offices staff and others to continue the Covenant’s historic commitment to …
Returning Evacuees to Assess Status of Phoenix Homes
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (September 2, 2008) – Houses built in Phoenix, Louisiana, stood a good chance of surviving Hurricane Gustav – even if the storm had remained at its original category three rating – but the fate of the structures won’t …