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Churches’ Decisions to Move or Stay Most-Read Story

CHICAGO, IL (June 2, 2014) — A story about very different decisions made by two churches on whether to stay or move was the most-read Covenant News Service article, followed by an article on the Covenant connection of a second person killed in an Afghanistan shooting in March.

To read those stories and others, click on the links below

Two Churches’ Decisions Reflect Promise, Struggle

Second Victim of Afghan Attack an NPU Grad

New Book Focuses on Taking Charge of Emotions

40 under 40 Call for Nominees

Governor Attends Umanos Memorial Service

Five for Friday: Heresy, Reparations, Commencement Mashup

Obituary: Alton Peterson

History Collection Shows the More Things Change…

Tell Us Your Six Word Story

Five for Friday: Racists, Baptism, C.S. Lewis, Kids Kill Kids

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