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Covenant World Leaders Pursue Coordinated Mission

by covwebster – Jun 25, 2010

ST. PAUL, MN (June 25, 2010) – Leaders of Covenant denominations from around the world – many of whom had never met – effused that their “Global Dialogue” gathering earlier this week will lead to a greater sense of belonging and more coordinated mission.

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Bob Hoey Receives Irving C. Lambert Award

by covwebster – Jun 25, 2010

ST. PAUL, MN (June 25, 2010) – Good ministries generally run on tight budgets, and leaders cannot be afraid to fail, says Bob Hoey, pastor of Messiah Church in Detroit, Michigan, and the recipient of this year’s Irving C. Lambert Award.

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Delegates Elect Representatives to Various Boards

by covwebster – Jun 25, 2010

ST. PAUL, MN (June 25, 2010) – Delegates elected a number of individuals to various boards, with the results announced during the Friday afternoon business session of the 125th Annual Meeting of the Evangelical Covenant Church.

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Beckmann Named 2010 World Food Prize Laureate

by covwebster – Jun 22, 2010

WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 22, 2010) – David Beckmann, president of Bread for the World, a significant partner with Covenant World Relief, has been named the 2010 World Food Prize Laureate.

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New Pastoral Care Director at Swedish Covenant Hospital

by covwebster – Jun 4, 2010

CHICAGO, IL (June 4, 2010) – José LaLuz has assumed the position of director of the Pastoral Care Department at Swedish Covenant Hospital, it was announced today.

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New Park Plaque Honors Dr. Paul Carlson

by covwebster – Jun 1, 2010

CULVER CITY, CA (June 1, 2010) – A plaque honoring the memory of Evangelical Covenant Church martyr Dr. Paul Carlson recently was unveiled in the park that bears his name.

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Hispanic Leaders Express Appreciation for Encouragement

by covwebster – May 27, 2010

CHICAGO, IL (May 27, 2010) – Covenant Hispanic leaders have written a letter to Evangelical Covenant Church President Gary Walter in appreciation for expressions of prayer and encouragement they have received from people throughout the Covenant in the midst of national and international attention on immigration issues.

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Search Begins for Covenant Trust Company President

by covwebster – May 20, 2010

CHICAGO, IL (May 20, 2010) – A search is under way for a new president of Covenant Trust Company to replace Charles Walles, who will retire at the end of this year after nearly two decades of service, the last nine as president.

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Husby Experiences Dumpster Diving for a Meal

by covwebster – May 20, 2010

ESSEX JUNCTION, VT (May 20, 2010) – Covenant World Relief Director Dave Husby fell on such hard times, he was eating cold pizza and French fries out of a dumpster.

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Facing Future Ministry Challenges Theme of Meeting in Sweden

by covwebster – May 14, 2010

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN (May 14, 2010) – Facing ministry challenges of the future is an overarching theme of the Annual Meeting of the Mission Covenant Church of Sweden currently under way in Stockholm.

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