Dahlberg Remembrance Most-Read News Story in June

CHICAGO, IL (July 5, 2013) – Stories about the life of Ray Dahlberg and churches offering “unsuspecting acceptance” were among the most-read Covenant News Service articles in June.

Dahlberg, executive director emeritus of world mission, died June 21. Other stories focused on congregations that ministered to inmates and the homeless.

Click the links to read the stories.

“Tata Boboto” Remembered for Kindness, Wisdom

Life Covenant Celebrates 10 Years, 10 Church Plants

Not Your Typical Multiracial Congregation

Church Offers Offenders ‘Unsuspecting Acceptance’

Five Churches Removed from Membership Roster

Homeless Know Welcome Sign Always Out

20 Churches Welcomed into Covenant Membership

Homeless Man’s Prayer Plucks Heartstrings

As Wildfires Rage, Covenanters Reach Out

Mission Detroit: Joy of Being Mission Friends

 

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