CHICAGO, IL (May 6, 2011) The deaths of several Covenanters as well as transitions in leadership at the denominational and conference levels were among the most-read Covenant News Service stories for the month of April.

Two people who had given their lives to Christ at Evangelical Covenant churches were murdered in separate incidents during Holy Week, and longtime missionary and educator Jerry Reed died of cancer. Stories of leadership transition focused on the new nominee for executive minister for the Department of Women Ministries, and the election of Tammy Swanson-Draheim as Midwest Conference superintendent.

To read the most-read stories, click on the following links:

Two Covenanters Murdered in Separate Assaults

Caring Bridge Website Created for Jerry Reed

Gillan Nominated to Lead ECC Women Ministries

Two Memorial Services Planned for Jerry Reed

Demolition of Former ECC Office Building Begins

Spoof Welcomes Midwest Superintendent-Elect

Midwest Celebrates – and Makes – History

Rooftop Playground Just Clicks Away from Upgrades

Carlson Reflects on Years as Midwest Superintendent

The Long Journey from Tragedy to Triumph