PUNE, INDIA (December 22, 2011) – Editor’s note: Advent is a season for both reflection and anticipation – celebrating the incarnation of Jesus while looking forward to the Messiah’s return and the kingdom of God in all its fullness. It …
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Walking in Another’s Shoes – That’s Friendship
Filed under: News
Tags: Children, Compassion-Justice, Midsouth
By Stan Friedman
DESOTO, TX (December 21, 2011) – A spontaneous small act by a little child at CrossRoads Covenant Church is one that Pastor Josef Rasheed says he will always remember.…
CWR Funds Assisting Victims of Philippines Typhoon
MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES (December 20, 2011) – World Relief International uses Covenant World Relief (CWR) funds to provide initial relief in disaster areas where they have existing partnerships with local organizations.…
CWR Partner Named One of 10 Top Charities
Filed under: News
Tags: Compassion-Justice, Haiti Disaster, Health Care
PORTLAND, OR (December 20, 2012) – The United States’ premiere charity evaluator has named Covenant World Relief’s partner Medical Teams International (MTI) as one of its “10 Top-Notch Charities.”…
Colorado Church Launches Web-Based Radio Ministry
Filed under: Ministry Idea, News
Tags: Evangelism-Outreach, Midwest
BOULDER, CO (December 19, 2011) – Although New Day Covenant Church launched its Internet radio ministry “God’s Feeding Station” less than two months ago, it already has attracted listeners in 17 countries and 33 states, says Pastor Doug …
Mission School Great Opportunity to Serve
Filed under: News
Tags: Africa, Educational Institutions, Mission
YAOUNDE, CAMEROON (December 19, 2012) – Although some people might not consider working at a school that educates children of missionaries to be “real” missionary work, that service is as important as ministering to nationals, says Konroy Boeckel, an Evangelical …
Hindustani Church ‘Arising Anew’ from Tragedy
PUNE, INDIA (December 16, 2011) – “You wouldn’t believe, but it has happened – the church is arising anew!”…
Hamilton to Receive Alumni Medallion Award
SOLDOTNA, AK – (December 16, 2011) – Alaska Christian College President Keith Hamilton is the winner of Seattle Pacific University’s 2012 Alumni Medallion Award, it was announced today.…
New Online Giving Feature Now Available
Filed under: News
Tags: Compassion-Justice, Development-Relief, Health Care, Stewardship
CHICAGO, IL (December 16, 2011) – A new and improved online giving feature is now available on the Evangelical Covenant Church website, providing a more convenient and user-friendly experience for those wanting to support a variety of Covenant mission and …
Briefs: AVA, Disabilities and Inclusiveness
Christianity Today Article Includes AVA
CHICAGO, IL (December 15, 2011) – A story posted on the Christianity Today blog “Her.meneutics” addresses the issue of domestic violence and includes comments by two people connected with the Department of Women Ministry’s Advocacy …