By Stan Friedman
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (June 15, 2006) – Brenda Salter McNeil preached.
Several hundred people shouted amens. They also applauded – often. When Salter McNeil was done, she had inspired them with the call to live “a gospel …
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Parkyn Elected President of North Park University
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (June 15, 2006) – David Parkyn officially became the ninth president of North Park University with a unanimous vote from delegates to the 121st Annual Meeting of the Evangelical Covenant Church this afternoon.
Delegates Approve New Department, Honor Women
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (June 15, 2006) – A new Department of Compassion, Mercy and Justice was formed today with the unanimous vote of delegates to the 121st Annual Meeting of the Evangelical Covenant Church.
President’s Report Highlights Morning Session
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (June 15, 2006) – In his report to delegates attending the 121st Annual Meeting of the Evangelical Covenant Church, President Glenn Palmberg highlighted the ministries of the denomination that are impacting the world in areas of compassion …
Dr. Jean C. Lambert Receives Lambert Award
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (June 15, 2006) – Dr. Jean C. Lambert is this year’s recipient of the Irving C. Lambert Award, which recognizes excellence in support of urban and ethnic ministries.
Eight Churches Removed from Member Roster
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (June 15, 2006) – Eight churches from three conferences of the Evangelical Covenant Church have been removed from the denominational membership roster during the 121st Annual Meeting.
Churches removed include:
Twenty-Five Churches Welcomed into Membership
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (June 15, 2006) – Welcoming new churches into membership of the Evangelical Covenant Church always is a highlight at the annual meetings, and this year was no exception during the denomination’s 121st Annual Meeting.
Civil Unrest Introduces ‘Lesson on Flexibility’
CHICAGO, IL (June 15, 2006) – A recent mission trip to Africa proved to be a “lesson on flexibility” for a group of North Park University students when political unrest at their originally intended destination forced them to change their …
Sanguma: Spirit Must Guide Efforts to Bear Witness
By Stan Friedman
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (June 14, 2006) – The “do not leave” command of Jesus to his disciples is as important as his commission to “go into all the world,” Dr. Mossai Sanguma told attendees during the opening …
Covenant Pastors Attend Hispanic Prayer Breakfast
CHICAGO, IL (June 14, 2006) – Approximately 30 pastors and other leaders of the Evangelical Covenant Church attended the Hispanic National Prayer Breakfast and Conference June 6-8 in Washington D.C., where they discussed issues ranging from church planting to an …