By Don Meyer
IRVINE, CA (March 3, 2009) – More than 2,000 individuals participated in The Idea Camp this past weekend at Newsong Covenant Church – a unique event described by its sponsors as “a gathering of innovative and creative …
Readers Share Their Thoughts
By Don Meyer
CHICAGO, IL (March 3, 2009) – 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.
Virtual Mission Trip Leaves Lasting Imprint
ALEXANDRIA, MN (March 3, 2009) – Teens from around the world who participated in a recent online missions trip have reported that the effort led to interesting discussions and people making professions of faith, says Tim Schmoyer, the youth …
Two Boston Marathon Runners to Benefit Covenant Ministries
HOPKINTON, MA (March 2, 2009) – Children who are oceans apart will benefit when two Covenanters run the 26.2 miles of the Boston Marathon on April 20.
Covenant Leaders Among Most Popular Speakers, Bloggers
CHICAGO, IL (March 2, 2009) – Several ministers and leaders connected with the Evangelical Covenant Church are among the most popular speakers promoted by UrbanMinistry.org, and a Covenant pastor’s blog was listed as the second-most read.
Midwinter Conference Stories Top Most-Read List
CHICAGO, IL (March 2, 2009) – Members of the Evangelical Covenant Church demonstrated a keen interest in speakers during the 2009 Midwinter Pastors Conference, with stories about each evening’s talks among the most read during February. Topics ranged from Phyllis …
Healing, Restoration Keys to Church’s Dynamic Growth
By Matt Enquist
NORCROSS, GA (February 27, 2009) – Pastor Frank Ofosu-Appiah and his wife, Mary, have been all over the globe, planting churches in Ghana, the United Kingdom, Germany, and now in the suburbs of Atlanta, where All Nations …
Conference to Focus on How We ‘Do’ Church
PLEASANT HILL, CA (February 27, 2009) – Hope Center Covenant Church and The Renewal Project are partnering to present the Doing Church 09 conference that will focus on the theme “The Shaping of Things to Come.” The conference will take …
State Pays Up, But Budgeting Challenges Continue
OAK FOREST, IL (February 20, 2009) – Even though the State of Illinois finally caught up on delinquent payments it owed the Covenant Enabling Residences of Illinois (CER), director Julie Smith says she plans to continue being cautious about future …
Spiritual Direction Doesn’t Come ‘Naturally’
CHICAGO, IL (February 26, 2009) – Neil Taylor learned he wasn’t as smart as he thought when he went through the Center for Spiritual Direction program at North Park Theological Seminary. But his hearing improved.