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
