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2010 Pastoral Compensation Report Now Available

by covwebster – Aug 24, 2010

CHICAGO, IL (August 24, 2010) – The 2010 edition of the Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC) Pastoral Compensation Report is now available on the Covenant website, offering a wide range of resources and guidelines for use by local Covenant churches in establishing compensation levels for pastoral staff.

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Free School Supplies – Another Form of Outreach Ministry

by covwebster – Aug 20, 2010

SPRINGFIELD, MO (August 20, 2010) – Heartland Covenant Church wanted to let its neighbors – many of whom have little income – know the congregation cares for them by throwing a party and helping families prepare for school.

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Depressing Vacation Leads Pastor to New Mission Focus

by covwebster – Aug 20, 2010

CALUMET PARK, IL (August 20, 2010) – Ethel Davis still remembers the day in 2001 when she left the comforts of her hotel room in Kingston, Jamaica, to participate in a guided tour around the rest of the island with other tourists.

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Rehab Center? Prison? Not Your Average Church

by covwebster – Aug 13, 2010

BRONX, NY (August 13, 2010) – Like an increasing number of congregations, The Promised Land Covenant Church is adding satellite campuses. Unlike most congregations, however, these satellites are not in the usual places – one in the South Bronx is in a drug rehabilitation center and the other is located in a local prison.

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Donation of Chairs Considered ‘A God Thing’

by covwebster – Aug 11, 2010

CHAMPAIGN, IL (August 11, 2010) – The pastor of Berean Covenant Church, Willie Comer, says he is excited his congregation is putting feet to their faith during unusual outreaches, but he also is grateful that the members can sit during worship services thanks to the generosity of Batavia Covenant Church.

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‘Thanksgiving in July’ Provides Food for Hungry Residents

by covwebster – Aug 9, 2010

ESSEX, IA (August 9, 2010) – Faith Covenant Church’s first “Thanksgiving in July” project gathered the support of the entire community so that the hungriest in their area would be fed.

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Immigrant’s Nightmare Creates Opening for Church to Help

by covwebster – Aug 4, 2010

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (August 4, 2010) – Shamsho Abdi, a Somalian immigrant who knows little English, needed a new house where she could live with her severely disabled 15-year-old son.

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Origins Event Photos

by covwebster – Aug 3, 2010

LOS ANGELES, CA (August 3, 2010) – More than 1,500 individuals participated in “The Banquet on The Row,” a special event where homeless individuals were the guests of honor. Following are additional moments from that event captured by the camera.

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