“Renewed 2024” was the theme of the first regional children’s ministry leaders retreat on the north coast. The weekend retreat took place in a finca (country retreat house) outside of Barranquilla, with 20 participants from 6 different Covenant churches attending.…
In July, a huge highlight for us was participating in the Stott-Bediako Forum. This is an International Forum hosted by INFEMIT (International Fellowship of Mission as Transformation). Julio attended his first forum back in 2017, when it was hosted in …
Hello friends…it’s been awhile. As we are finding our way in this new reality after the death of my parents, I’m slowly getting back to writing and posting. Grieving is hard work and it certainly is surprising in the ways …
I, Katie, am coming off an incredible week of connection, profound teaching, worship, and renewal. I am grateful to have traveled to the Covenant’s Midwinter conference in Chicago the last week of January. Click here for a recap video and …
Wow, still can’t get our brains around all the goodness that transpired a little over a week ago. Thirty-seven people from Covenant and non-Covenant Churches from around Colombia recently completed another year of study, that resulted in receiving a certificate …
The past two weekends I, Katie, have had significant time to savor being in nature. There has always been something so special about being in God’s creation that helps me connect on a deeper level with God. Whether it is …
November was a month of travel for me, Katie. Less than a week after I traveled to San Marcos and Monteria, I was on a plane again heading to Bogotá. It was a quick trip, but filled with significant, life-giving …
I have learned that road trips in Colombia are a bit different than what I was used to living in Minnesota and Illinois. Medellin is situated in a valley. In order to get anywhere you almost always drive up through …
What does it mean to lead from a biblical perspective? What characteristics are essential in a youth leader? What does it mean to lead in the context of youth ministry?
These are some of the questions that participants in the …
There is nothing like seeing first-hand and hearing testimonies of participants who’s lives have been changed by the commitment of youth and young adults to be peace builders in their communities. This past week Julio and representatives from Covenant World …