CHICAGO, IL (February 2, 2010) – Stories about the Evangelical Covenant Church’s response to the catastrophe in Haiti, the nomination of Efrem Smith to be the superintendent of the Pacific Southwest Conference, as well as the death of Keith C. Fullerton were the most-read on the denomination’s website in January.
Sale of CBC Property Makes Possible New Seminary Center
CHICAGO, IL (February 1, 2010) – The legacy of Covenant Bible College (CBC) as an institution that prepared its students for intercultural ministry will continue with the formation of the Center for World Christian Studies at North Park Theological Seminary.
Connection Participants Engage in “Beautiful Struggle”
DENVER, CO (February 1, 2010) – Participants at this year’s Connection event held January 23–25, prior to the Midwinter Conference at the Sheraton Hotel, were inspired to engage the theme, “The Beautiful Struggle.”
Covenant Children’s Home Residents Contribute to Haiti Relief Efforts
CROMWELL, CT (February 1, 2010) – Teenagers at the Covenant Children’s Home of Cromwell are getting a chance to learn about Haiti as they contribute to the relief efforts.
Physicians Must Be ‘Resourceful’ in Treating Haitians
BEAVERTON, OR (January 29, 2010) – Orthopedic surgeon Todd Ulmer says teams from World Relief International and Medical Teams International had to be “very resourceful” to obtain medical supplies in Haiti so that they could perform surgery and treat other patients.
CWR Director Outlines Response to Haiti
DENVER, CO (January 29, 2010) – “It has been a real team effort,” said Covenant World Relief (CWR) Director David Husby in describing the work involved in responding to the Haiti earthquake and in particular in setting up the new Haiti Relief Fund, which President Gary Walter reported has reached the $500,000 mark.
Funeral Service Monday for Wesley Nordstrom
MOBILE, AL (January 29, 2010) – A funeral service will be conducted on Monday, February 1, for retired Evangelical Covenant Church Pastor Wesley Nordstrom, 82, who died this morning.
Camp Conversion Leads to Life of Ministry, Outreach
DENVER, CO (January 28, 2010) – Noel Castellanos, the CEO of the Christian Community Development Association, said Thursday morning that the transformative power of God he had known in his own life and family inspires him to work for a more just and caring world.
Formula and Transformation – ‘They Don’t Equate’
DENVER, CO (January 27, 2010) – Four simple words – wonder, mistakes, time, comparison – and yet so powerful in the pursuit of spiritual growth and the satisfaction of a life well lived.
‘Words, Works and Wow’ – A Simple Old Message
DENVER, CO (January 27, 2010) – Church can be a scary place to go, Lon Allison told hundreds of Evangelical Covenant Church pastors gathered for the annual Midwinter Pastors Conference.