CHICAGO, IL (October 4, 2010) – A story in which an Evangelical Covenant Church minister says that vitriol hurled by Christians towards Muslims betrays the love of Christ was the most-read Covenant News Service story in September.

Other most-read stories highlighted the election of Executive Vice President Donn Engebretson to be president of the International Federation of Free Evangelical Churches and a unique auction led by a Covenant minister that attracted worldwide attention.

The headlines below were the most popular stories in September of 2010.

• Pastor: Need to Mimic Jesus in Muslim Relationships
• Engebretson Elected President of IFFEC
• ‘Facebook Pastor’ Teams with Celebrities to Help Orphans
• Covenant Offices Now Operating Out of Higgins Facility
• This Ministry ‘Goodbye’ Comes With a Future
• Five Churches Support Pastor Facing Deportation
• New Covenant Trust Company President Named
• Reflection: The Importance of Place
• Leaders Explore Opportunities for Advancing the Mission
• Colorado Fire Destroys Covenant Family’s Home
• ArtInAPark Lets Kids Create Own History