CHICAGO, IL (June 7, 2006) – With help and support from thousands of alumni and friends, North Park University (NPU) has surpassed the $26 million goal for its most recent capital campaign. Supporters have contributed $27.5 million to Formation & …
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Northwest Covenant Celebrates 50 Years of Ministry
MT. PROSPECT, IL (June 7, 2006) – Northwest Covenant Church (NWCC) recently concluded its yearlong celebration of 50 years of ministry. Four major anniversary events – a picnic, a brunch, a luncheon and a banquet – each following a celebrative …
Africa Missionaries Meet for Inspiration, Planning
KRIBI, CAMEROON (June 6, 2006) – Inspiration, mental health and strategizing were part of the agenda of a recent retreat for Covenant missionaries in Africa.
Sundholm Contributes Reflections to ‘Hunger for the Word’
CHICAGO, IL (June 6, 2006) – Three reflections by Jim Sundholm, the director of Covenant World Relief and Paul Carlson Partnership are included in Hunger for the Word: Lectionary Reflections on Food and Justice (Year C), published by Bread for …
Bands for CHIC Announced; Deadline for Film Contest Pushed Back
CHICAGO, IL (June 5, 2006) – The alt-rock band Hawk Nelson will head the list of performers at CHIC 2006, the Covenant’s triennial youth event, to be held July 16-21 at the University of Tennessee.
Covenant Chaplains Team Up to Help Wounded Soldier
LANDSTUHL, GERMANY (June 5, 2006) – Two Covenant military chaplains – one in Iraq and one in Germany – had a rare opportunity to work together to assist a seriously wounded soldier.
Josephson Resigns as CBC President
STRATHMORE, AB (June 5, 2006) – Neil Josephson, president of Covenant Bible College International (CBC), has resigned.
Church Seeks Student Ministries Pastor
REDWOOD CITY, CA (January 3, 2006) – Peninsula Covenant Church is seeking a full-time pastor of student ministries, The position will provide visionary leadership to middle, high school and SkateChurch ministries and supervise from three to five salaried staff members. …
Sunday School Class Buys Six Cows for Paul Carlson
MERCER, ISLAND, WA (June 2, 2006) – The fifth grade girls Sunday school class at Mercer Island Covenant Church hoped to raise $350 to buy a cow and calf for the Paul Carlson Partnership by selling homemade crafts and coffee …
Acres of Hope Welcomes First Residents
APPLEGATE, CA (June 2, 2006) – Hope begins in the strangest places. For three homeless women and their children in Placer County, California, it began on the back of a napkin at a church retreat.
In September 2004, Frank Calton, …