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Smith: God Wants Covenant to Receive Second Wind

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By Stan Friedman

ESTES PARK, CO (June 30, 2011) – Eight thousand feet up in the Rocky Mountains, where the air is thin and the unaccustomed find their footsteps slowed, hundreds of worshipers tonight were left a different kind of …



Short-Term, Project Missionaries Commissioned

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ESTES PARK, CO (June 30, 2011) – Delegates to the 126th Annual Meeting approved commissioning of short-term and project missionaries.…



Delegates Excited About New University Campaign

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ESTES PARK, CO (June 30, 2011) – North Park University has had a wonderful year and faces an even more promising future, North Park University President David Parkyn told delegates to the 126th Annual Meeting of the Evangelical Covenant Church …



Retiring Conference Leaders Honored

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Short-term Missionary

Ministry
  • Evangelism and outreach
  • Young Adult
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Marvin Branstrom Recipient of T.W. Anderson Award

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ESTES PARK, CO (June 30, 2011) – Marvin “Marv” Branstrom, a longtime member of Sierra Bible Church in Murphys, California, was presented with the T.W. Anderson Award during a special ceremony as part of this morning’s business session during the …



Candidates for Ordination, Commissioning Approved

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ESTES PARK, CO (June 30, 2011) – Delegates to the 126th Annual Meeting of the Evangelical Covenant Church today approved the following candidates for ordination to word and sacrament, specialized ministry, and finalization of transfer of ordination, as well as …



Delegates Approve $21.3 Million Budget

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ESTES PARK, CO (June 30, 2011) – Delegates to the 126th Annual Meeting of the Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC) approved a $21.3 million Mission and Ministry Budget for 2012.…



Lifetime Service Recognition for 36 ECC Clergy

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Ministry
  • Agriculture
  • Community Development
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Delegates Elect Members to Various Boards

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ESTES PARK, CO (June 30, 2011) – Delegates elected a number of individuals to various boards, with the results announced during the Thursday morning business session of the 126th Annual Meeting of the Evangelical Covenant Church.…



Will the Church Minister to a Broken World?

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ESTES PARK, CO (June 29, 2011) – The church’s view of reality will determine whether or not it will minister to a broken world, Juan Martinez told those gathered for worship this evening during the 126th Annual …