PHOENIX, AZ (June   2016) – Delegates to the 131st Annual Meeting of the Evangelical Covenant Church today elected two executive ministers and re-elected President Gary Walter to a third term.

John Wenrich was elected to guide Start and Strengthen Churches. Wenrich has served as the ECC director for congregational vitality for 10 years. He also has served as a church planter and revitalization pastor.

Mark Novak was re-elected to lead the Develop Leaders mission priority. It is his second term.