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Features

Pastor Ed’s Dream

The inaugural Journey to Mosaic in the Midsouth Conference brought the late Pastor Ed Lee’s vision to life, fostering unity and deepening relationships through shared experiences and the timeless message of God’s love for all people.

When Faith Isn’t Enough

When spiritual answers fall short, Elijah’s story reminds us: God meets us in exhaustion with bread, water, and rest—offering presence before prescriptions, compassion before correction.

What Will Your Answer Be?

High schooler Carter Kern reflects on a short-term Merge trip to Mexico, where unexpected friendships and shared service deepened his faith and reshaped his understanding of purpose and community.

Achieving Immortality

Kristin explores how legacies are made—not through fame, but through love that endures across generations and bears lasting fruit.

What Women in the Bible Have Held

This Mother’s Day I remember the women of Scripture who held sorrow, strength, and faith—and the women who still carry more than we see.

More Than Seen

A reflection on Mark 5 and the bleeding woman, exploring visibility, healing, and faith through the lens of AAPI identity. Jesus sees, heals, and restores what others overlook.

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When Faith Isn’t Enough

When spiritual answers fall short, Elijah’s story reminds us: God meets us in exhaustion with bread, water, and rest—offering presence before prescriptions, compassion before correction.

News

Thok Tang Home Safe

After days of global prayer, Thok Tang, son of Covenant global personnel James Tang, has been found safe in Kenya. The family and church celebrate with gratitude.

More Cov Doings: Anniversary Edition

We love in-depth storytelling, but for brief stories that we want to share with our Covenant family, we’re bringing back a familiar format from the blogging age: the roundup post.

Announcements

Dany Flores Joins Serve Clergy

Serve Clergy is delighted to announce that Reverend Dany Flores has accepted the invitation to join the team as the director of clergy support with a Latino emphasis.

Commentary

Confession as Formation and Proclamation

Could authentic confession be the key to effective evangelism? Discover how embracing vulnerability and truth-telling can transform the church’s witness to the world.

This Little Light of Mine

A small act of kindness, like greeting a stranger, can shine Christ’s light and transform ordinary encounters into moments of grace.

Do What You Can

Preach the gospel by doing what you can and trust God to make it sufficient and maybe even extraordinary.

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Theological Education at a Crossroads: TEDS’ Departure and the Future of Seminary Training

As Trinity Evangelical Divinity School announces it will move to British Columbia, Dennis Edwards considers the shifting landscape of theological education and calls for renewed ...

Arts & Culture

Destigmatizing Mental Illness

E. Jill Riley’s Post-Traumatic Faith shares her journey of overcoming trauma and mental illness, emphasizing the vital role of faith in healing and destigmatizing mental health within faith communities.

When Time Doesn’t Heal All Wounds

Jin Lee reflects on Healing Leadership Trauma, a timely guide for leaders seeking restoration, soul-care, and space to name the wounds time alone can’t heal.

When Faith Meets Fate

Reflections on The White Lotus, Paul’s contentment, and the freedom found when we finally loosen our grip on control.

To Offer Care and Counseling

When families face life’s hardest moments, ministry leaders have a unique opportunity to offer comfort and guidance. Ministering to Families in Crisis is a compassionate and practical resource, equipping pastors and caregivers to walk alongside those in need with grace, understanding, and hope.

Weekly Devotions

Home Altar

In Memoriam

Amos Shakya

Covenant Pastor Amos Shakya passed away on May 15, 2025, in Geneva, Illinois. He was 40.

John Norland

Retired Covenant pastor John Norland passed away on April 22, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. He was 77.

Kathy Frederiksen

Retired Covenant global personnel Kathy Frederiksen passed away April 2, 2025.

Vicky Love

Retired Covenant global personnel Vicky Love passed away March 31, 2025. She was 80.

Bruce E. Thorson

Retired Covenant pastor Bruce Thorson passed away in Round Lake Park, Illinois on March 22, 2025. He was 75.

G. Marlan Enns

Retired Covenant missionary G. Marlan Enns passed away in Spring Valley, California, on March 5, 2025. He was 104.

Alison Wiens

Covenant pastor Alison Wiens Randall passed away from cardiac arrest on February 23, 2025. She was 59.

Ethel Davis

Covenant minister Ethel Davis of Alsip, Illinois, died on April 6, 2025. She was 70.

Love the Cov

Podcast

Sitting Down with Dany Flores and Metzli Doles

In this episode of Love the Cov, Dany Flores and her daughter Metzli share their intergenerational partnership in ministry, reflecting on how their shared commitment to faith, family, and justice shapes their lives and work.

Sitting Down with Harold Spooner and Peter Sjoblom

In episode 4, Harold Spooner and Peter Sjoblom share their journeys in urban ministry and racial reconciliation within the Covenant, reflecting on leadership, justice, and the legacy they hope to leave for future generations.

Sitting Down with Henry and Jelani Greenidge

In episode 3, Jim Sequeira speaks with Henry and Jelani Greenidge about Henry’s pioneering work in planting a truly multiethnic church back in 1988, Jelani’s experiences growing up in that diverse congregation, and their reflections on the state of the multiethnic church today.

Sitting Down with Lenore Three Stars and Jim Sequiera

In episode two of Love the Cov season two, Lenore Three Stars and Jim Sequeira share their journeys within the Covenant, leaning into their Indigenous wisdom and identity. Their work includes repudiating the Doctrine of Discovery and guiding the Covenant toward deeper understanding and healing.

Lina Sánchez-Herrera

Chicago West Suburbs, Illinois

ECC Conference: Central
Gender: Female

AVAILABILITY

Receiving New Directees: Yes
Directing Clergy: Yes
Client Genders: Both men and women
Skype or Facetime: Yes
Languages: English, Spanish
Retreat/Workshop Leader: Yes

CERTIFICATION FROM

C. John Weborg Center for Spiritual Direction, North Park Theological Seminary

AREAS OF INTEREST

Pastors/Church Leadership, Missionaries, University Students, Discernment Process, Transitions, Multi-Ethnic Issues, Second Half of Life, Prayer, Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius

Prior to moving to the USA, I was a professor at the National University of Colombia and served with the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students in Colombia for 16 years. Starting in 2001, I served as InterVarsity National Staff in the USA. I have a master’s degree in Christian Ministries, and I serve in Spiritual Direction to those who want to be fully present and available to God and receive His grace over them. My joy is to see professors and college students coming to know Jesus and being transformed into people that bring the good news of righteousness and justice to others.

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