Southeast Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church http://blogs.covchurch.org/se-conf Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:42:51 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 John Perkins Hospitalized Following Surgery http://www.covchurch.org/news/2012/01/23/john-perkins-hospitalized-following-surgery/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+covchurch%2Fnews+%28Covenant+Newswire%29 http://www.covchurch.org/news/2012/01/23/john-perkins-hospitalized-following-surgery/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+covchurch%2Fnews+%28Covenant+Newswire%29#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:27:46 +0000 se-conf http://blogs.covchurch.org/se-conf/?p=1085

]]> http://www.covchurch.org/news/2012/01/23/john-perkins-hospitalized-following-surgery/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+covchurch%2Fnews+%28Covenant+Newswire%29/feed/ 0 SEC Leadership Gathering in NC http://blogs.covchurch.org/se-conf/sec-leadership-gathering-in-nc/ http://blogs.covchurch.org/se-conf/sec-leadership-gathering-in-nc/#comments Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:02:54 +0000 se-conf http://blogs.covchurch.org/se-conf/?p=1013 For two days (Sept. 30th – Oct 1st) a group of about 80 pastors, staff, and lay leaders from six churches from North and South Carolina gathered under the leadership of Southeast Conference Superintendent Dr. Robert Owens, and special guest presenter Gary Walter, President of the ECC.  The purpose of this time was to help our church leaders (staff and laity) come to experience the connection and community that has come to define what it means to be a “Covenanter.”

Dr. Owens has said many times that the ethos of the Covenant “is more caught than taught.”  Words are not adequate to describe the sense of love, support, and encouragement that arise from our gatherings together.  However, as soon as one experiences this fellowship, the lights go on and there is a new sense of being part of a larger community of faith that brings our SEC motto, “It’s Better Together” to life.
At this particular gathering, many “Greats” were experienced by those in attendance.  These include:
-Great Preaching – Two powerful messages were shared on the biblical call, and resultant blessings, that
arise when Christ’s Church lives in vital community/partnership with each other.
-Great Food – The host church (C4, with Pastor Ed Arroyo) provided an amazing dinner on Friday
evening, and breakfast on Saturday morning.
-Great Fellowship – Pastors, staff, and lay leaders were encouraged to sit at different tables, mixing and
mingling with those from the other NC and SC churches.  We learned much
about each other as we shared about our personal backgrounds, families, and how
we became connected to our various churches.
-Greater Understanding of Who We Are Together as a Covenant People –
Gary Walter, shared a presentation on the history and ethos of the ECC, as well as
our commitment to being on mission with God.  This helped many who were there
understand more clearly the wonderful community of faith of which we are a part.
-Great Insight into Ministry – There was a time of sharing at tables where ministry successes and
challenges were shared, and ways of partnering with each other across churches
were discussed.
At the conclusion of the gathering, comments were made that there was now a greater understanding of the Covenant, and a great hunger to continue to meet and strengthen the connections that were fostered in this time.  Some spoke of even having pulpit exchanges, and choir or praise team exchanges, and similar ideas as ways of furthering our support and shared ministry together!
Overall this was a powerful time, and God clearly made our slogan come alive right before our eyes…truly we are “Better Together!”  We look forward to being together again real soon!

David Bowden
Associate Pastor
Trinity Church, Greensboro, NC
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]]> http://blogs.covchurch.org/se-conf/sec-leadership-gathering-in-nc/feed/ 0 Ain’t No Mountain High Enough! http://blogs.covchurch.org/se-conf/aint-no-mountain-high-enough/ http://blogs.covchurch.org/se-conf/aint-no-mountain-high-enough/#comments Fri, 19 Aug 2011 17:26:19 +0000 se-conf http://blogs.covchurch.org/se-conf/?p=1006 Pastor Shaun of Courageous Church is always in a place of Loving God, Loving People and Proving It, in line with the mission and vision of the church he leads in Midtown Atlanta, Courageous Church. He is known not just for courageously leading the church, but courageously leading causes in Atlanta and around the world that matter. Most recently, he endeavored to climb Mount Rainer (14,411 feet in Seattle, WA). This was not done to win a popularity contest or an IronMan contest, but for something more important. The goal is to provide the people of Haiti with fresh water. Now that’s a goal to b proud of!

The Evangelical Covenant Church can be proud to have a pastor within its ranks that takes to heart the words of Jesus not just in the church, but around the world!

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ANNUAL MEETING 2011

April 14, 2011 ~ April 16, 2011

Miami, Florida

Annual Meeting Letter

Annual Meeting Invitation Video

Annual Meeting Brochure

Annual Meeting Online Registration

Delegate Credentials Registration Form

Annual Meeting Schedule of Events

 

]]> http://blogs.covchurch.org/se-conf/secannualmtg/feed/ 4 Student Voices: Black History Month (Brother Gilliard) http://www.northparkpress.com/2011/02/student-voices-black-history-month/ http://www.northparkpress.com/2011/02/student-voices-black-history-month/#comments Tue, 15 Feb 2011 15:39:16 +0000 se-conf http://blogs.covchurch.org/se-conf/?p=802

]]> http://www.northparkpress.com/2011/02/student-voices-black-history-month/feed/ 0 Transforming Lives http://blogs.covchurch.org/se-conf/transforminglives/ http://blogs.covchurch.org/se-conf/transforminglives/#comments Thu, 18 Nov 2010 18:50:38 +0000 se-conf http://blogs.covchurch.org/se-conf/transforming-lives/ This year’s theme in the Conference is about the transforming of lives.  When I think about transformation, I am thinking about change, and the scripture that comes to mind is Romans 12: 2, ”Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” The gospel has the power to change our lives and engender fruit that is well pleasing to the Father.

Let me first start with me; how had the gospel changed me. I believe that God has gifted me to proclaim the message of reconciliation and a holistic gospel from an evangelical perspective. I believe that all of my Christian experiences have prepared me to move aggressively into this phase of ministry for the 21st century.

My model of ministry has been, and continues to be, a vision for a church that is Christological focused rather than ecclesiological focused, and one that lives out its call by reflecting the Kingdom of God.  Three areas of concentration for achieving this are discipleship, addressing the needs of the poor and reconciliation in the body of Christ. When I think about the values of the Conference (reaching the lost, nurturing the faithful, transforming lives and reflecting the kingdom), I am hopeful that living out those values helps us to be incarnate and reflect the heart of Christ.  As you think through your call and what it is that God has placed in your Spirit, how have you been transformed and what does that mean for your ministry?

]]> http://blogs.covchurch.org/se-conf/transforminglives/feed/ 1 Spiritual Direction in the Southeast Conference http://blogs.covchurch.org/se-conf/spiritualdirectioninthesoutheastconference/ http://blogs.covchurch.org/se-conf/spiritualdirectioninthesoutheastconference/#comments Wed, 29 Sep 2010 04:02:11 +0000 se-conf http://blogs.covchurch.org/se-conf/?p=210 Spiritual direction, as describe by Dr. Robert Tenglin, “is a ministry of one person prayerfully listening to and sharing in the spiritual journey of another. Together, both are paying attention to God’s presence and movement in the life of the person who is sharing his or her story.”

In the next couple of weeks, more specifically, October 5-7, 2010, pastors and spouses from all over the Southeast Conference will be gathering at the Karaway Conference Center (4756 Karaway Mountain Road, Sophia, NC 27350) for the Pastor/Spouse Retreat. This year, we have included the opportunity for spiritual direction. I am encouraging you to take advantage of this opportunity and to go on this journey of sharing. Personally, I am on the journey, and I have found it to be revealing, redemptive and a time of renewal.

You may contact Dr. Tenglin for an appointment at rjtenglin@aol.com

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