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Leadership Changes Most-Read Stories in January

CHICAGO, IL (February 6, 2014) — Stories about leadership changes in the denomination were the most-read Covenant News Service postings for the month of January. Other stories drawing interest included a creative approach to youth ministry and a discussion on weapons in the church.

Ciccone Named Leader of ECC Youth Ministry

Paul Wilson Named to Be PSWC Superintendent

Combined Youth Program Could Be Pilot for Others

Obituary: Robert and Rachael Dawson

Obituary: Carl Edstrom

ECCSS Leader Wounded, Buildings Destroyed

Ben Kerns: Not the Answer I Was Hoping For

Covenanters Discuss Whether to Allow Weapons in Church

First Covenant Spokane Sells Building to Mars Hill

Writer Is Broken, But Not ‘Less Than’

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