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Teter Assumes New ECC Evangelism Role

2 comments Written on February 10th, 2011     
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CHICAGO, IL (February 10, 2011) – Evangelical Covenant Church pastor John Teter has assumed a position as evangelism team leader with the Department of Church Growth and Evangelism, a role that represents a new direction for the denomination’s focus on …



Congo Church Advancing Despite Trials, Persecution

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GBADO-LITE, DR CONGO (February 8, 2011) – As Evangelical Covenant Church pastors return from the Midwinter Conference in Chicago and reflect on the week’s activities, Gary Gaddini says he was overwhelmed by what he saw while attending and speaking at …



Free NIV App Available on Limited Basis

Post a Comment » Written on February 9th, 2011     
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EDMOND, OK (February 9, 2011) – The King James Version (KJV) of the Bible was published in the common language of the people 400 years ago to make God’s word more accessible.…



Entrants Sought for Chicago Marathon Fund-Raising

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CHICAGO, IL (February 8, 2011) – Naperville Covenant Church Pastor Scot Gillan is looking for Covenanters from around the country to join him in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, one of the sport’s premier events.…



Article Features Outreach Work of HEAL Africa

Post a Comment » Written on February 7th, 2011     
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By Stan Friedman

GOMA, DR CONGO (February 7, 2011) – A recent article in The Economist magazine about the epidemic of rape in this country includes insights provided by a lawyer for HEAL Africa, an organization in eastern Congo …



Governor’s Call Tops January’s Most-Read List

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CHICAGO, IL (February 07, 2011) – When the Alaska governor read a Covenant News Service article about the nomination of Curtis Ivanoff to be the director of the Evangelical Covenant Church’s Alaska Region, he surprised the nominee with a call …



Halverson to Lead ECC Advancement Office

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CHICAGO, IL (February 4, 2011) – Cynthia J. Halverson has joined the Evangelical Covenant Church team as executive director for advancement, it was announced today by President Gary Walter.…



Truax: Christian Hope Embraces Tough Questions

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By Stan Friedman

ROSEMONT, IL (February 4, 2011) – Christian hope is a far cry from that offered by others because it is painfully clear-eyed about the world, trusts that God is at work in the midst of suffering, and …



Johnston: People Looking for Infusion of Hope

3 comments Written on February 3rd, 2011     
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By Stan Friedman

ROSEMONT, IL (February 3, 2011) – Ray Johnston exhorted ministers at the Midwinter Conference on Tuesday night to give more attention to living with hope, because they and the rest of the world are in desperate need …



Storm Closes ECC Offices; Conference Continues

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CHICAGO, IL (February 3, 2011) – Offices of the Evangelical Covenant Church are closed today due to heavy snow and high wind that swept through the greater Chicago Tuesday evening and for most of the day Wednesday.…



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