Features
The Priesthood of All Believers
From Pentecost to the present, the whole church — ordained and lay alike — carries the mission forward.
Celebrating Fifty Years of the Ordination of Women
A personal account of calling, belonging, and what it means to keep saying yes to Jesus.
A Story of God’s Pursuing Love: Nicki’s Journey at Rock Harbor
After a devastating job loss, Nicki Andersen made God a promise: she’d read the Bible from cover to cover. What followed was a conversion, a baptism, and a community at Rock Harbor Church that would expand to embrace her granddaughter too, in the midst of her most difficult moments.
The Joy of Choosing Broccoli
Intellectual agreement isn’t the same as living it out. Through honest stories of allyship and real advocacy in ministry, Jessica explores what women and men must do to build teams where everyone truly flourishes and grows stronger together.
Jochebed: Lessons My Mother Taught Me
Julie Bromley traces a line from Moses’s mother, Jochebed, whose very name carried the glory of God, to her own mother, a Sunday school teacher and lifelong Bible student who taught her to ask hard questions and know who she belongs to.
The Kitchen Where Work Is Prayer
How Covenant pastor and church planter Alex Song went from addiction and a Korean monastery to opening a community kitchen in Windsor, Ontario, where they feed neighbors, train teenagers, and create spaces of belonging.
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Jochebed: Lessons My Mother Taught Me
News
Covenant Companion Recognized for Excellence
The Covenant Companion received multiple honors this year from the Evangelical Press Association and Associated Church Press, recognizing excellence in writing, visual storytelling, podcasting, and digital publishing across print and online platforms.
Paul E. Larsen
Rev. Dr. Paul E. Larsen, seventh president of the Evangelical Covenant Church, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2026, in La Quinta, California. He was 92.
Many Nations Gather as One
On February 15, Centennial Covenant Church in Littleton, Colorado, hosted its fourth Many Nations gathering—an evening where churches and ministries came together to worship and pray across cultures and languages.
Unite 2027: One Generation, One Gathering
Unite is coming to Lincoln, Nebraska! In July 2027, Covenant youth will gather for worship, discipleship, and community in a catalytic, denomination-wide event.
Faith Under Watch in the Twin Cities
Amid fear and uncertainty in the Twin Cities, Covenant churches are living into their shared life in Christ—adapting ministries, gathering in prayer, and practicing costly love as a witness to the kingdom of God.
Finding Opportunity in the Rubble
After a massive ceiling beam collapsed inside Paxton Covenant Church, Pastor Keith Reuther reflects on a narrow miss, an outpouring of community support, and the unexpected opportunity for witness and growth in the midst of disruption.
Announcements
Angela Yee Named Interim Director of Covenant Servant Leadership
Angela Yee has joined the Serve Locally team as interim director of Covenant Servant Leadership. An ordained Covenant minister, she brings decades of experience of equipping lay leaders and a passion for helping them lead with confidence and Christ-centered purpose.
Swanson-Draheim Nominated for Second Term
Tammy Swanson-Draheim has been nominated to a second term as president of the Evangelical Covenant Church.
President’s Letter to Church Annual Meetings
Local Covenant churches may download the Congregational Annual Meeting Letter from President Tammy Swanson-Draheim.
Pat Stark Joins Serve Locally as Director of Church Planting
Rev. Pat Stark joined the denominational team of the Evangelical Covenant Church in the role of director of church planting.
Fil Nesta Joins Serve Locally as Director of Bilingual Churches
Serve Locally announced that Rev. Fil Nesta will join the denominational team as director of bilingual churches.
David Boggs Named New President of Covenant Initiatives for Care
Covenant Ministries of Benevolence announced that David Boggs has been named the new president of Covenant Initiatives for Care.
Resourcing The Evangelical Covenant Church
Commentary
Sometimes I Fail Judi
After nearly fifty years of marriage, Mike Guerrero writes that caring for his wife during the long good-bye of Alzheimer’s is a privilege. But sometimes, he confesses, he fails her.
Basement Therapy
Dana Bowman brings us into the cluttered basement of a difficult season, where job loss, anxiety, and overwhelm collide. Through dust, spiders, and a rediscovered telescope, she traces how small acts of courage can open space for hope when answers are still unfolding.
Handshakes and Shovels
A brief exchange in 118°F Yuma highlights the value of labor. Mike Guerrero, retired Covenant pastor, reminds us that dignity can begin when we learn someone’s name.
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.
I’m Pretty Sure the Church Isn’t Allergic to Turkey
A childhood belief about being allergic to turkey leads to a deeper reflection on healing within the church.
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The Priesthood of All Believers
Arts & Culture
Life or Death Circumstances
Adapting content from his new book, Don’t Despise Our Youth, Covenant pastor David A. Washington makes the case that the youth crisis gripping urban America is, at its core, a church problem. He proposes that we stop ministering to young people and start raising them up to minister to each other.
Requiem for a Nation
Using Pluribus as a lens, Jelani Greenidge reflects on confusion, anger, and humility, inviting readers to reconsider how we see both ourselves and those we struggle to understand.
Film as Formation
Winnetka Covenant church hosted a screening of All We Carry, sparking conversation and action. After a Q&A with director Cady Voge, attendees supported Exodus World Service and IPE Albany Park, walking alongside neighbors seeking asylum.
The State of Christian Music: Where Do We Go from Here?
In this final installment, Jelani Greenidge names the tensions in Christian music and offers practical steps for listeners, worship leaders, artists, pastors, and students to engage with curiosity, widen their musical diet, and worship beyond Sunday.
What Makes a Church Safe for Women?
Eliza Stiles reviews Safe Church, by Dr. Andrew J. Bauman, a research-driven guide that centers women’s voices, calls men to responsibility, and offers practical steps for churches pursuing safety, accountability, and healing.
The State of Christian Music: Are We Asking Too Much of Our Musicians?
Music has always shaped church culture. Jelani Greenidge considers how music shapes our faith communities and how we might move toward worship that is Spirit-led and life-giving.
Home Altar
Week of June 21, 2026
A devotional guide written by Covenanters, the Covenant Home Altar invites us to take time in our day for God’s word, quiet meditation, and prayer.
Week of June 14, 2026
A devotional guide written by Covenanters, the Covenant Home Altar invites us to take time in our day for God’s word, quiet meditation, and prayer.
Week of June 7, 2026
A devotional guide written by Covenanters, the Covenant Home Altar invites us to take time in our day for God’s word, quiet meditation, and prayer.
Week of May 31, 2026
A devotional guide written by Covenanters, the Covenant Home Altar invites us to take time in our day for God’s word, quiet meditation, and prayer.
In Memoriam
Venita Meyers
Venita Meyers, wife of the late Rev. Gerald “Jerry” Meyers, passed away on April 28, 2026, in Modesto, California. She was 91.
LaVonne Johnson
LaVonne “Vonnie” Helen Johnson, spouse of the late Covenant minister Rev. Charles Johnson, passed away on May 22, 2026, in Glenview, Illinois. She was 83.
Kenneth Wiebe
Kenneth Wiebe, spouse of the late retired Covenant minister Rev. Marie Wiebe, passed away on June 1, 2026, in Lakewood, Colorado. He was 94.
Philip Stenberg
Retired Covenant minister Philip Stenberg passed away on May 30, 2026, in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was 83.
Paul E. Larsen
Rev. Dr. Paul E. Larsen, seventh president of the Evangelical Covenant Church, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2026, in La Quinta, California. He was 92.
Rae Ann Foley
Rae Ann Foley, surviving spouse of retired Covenant pastor Rev. Ross Foley, died April 17, 2026, in Cambridge, Minnesota. She was 85.
Mark Killam
Rev. Mark Killam, retired Covenant pastor, died in Wilmore, Kentucky, on March 29, 2026. He was 85.
John Vogel
Covenant pastor John Vogel died March 29, 2026, after a brief battle with cancer in Kansas City, Kansas. He was 67.
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.
