Dear Pastor/Church Leader,
We know that digital media and mobile devices are a driving force of innovation in almost every aspect of our culture. They have changed how we receive our news, shop, communicate, and even practice our faith. Since COVID, churches have grown significantly in their use of social media. But there is still so much to learn.
My name is Jennifer McIntyre, and I lead the Marketing and Communications team for the Evangelical Covenant Church. I want to invite you to join an exciting new partnership between the Covenant and YouVersion, the Bible app created by Life.Church that most congregants already have on their phones.
Get a Free Church Page on the YouVersion Bible App
To get started on this journey, watch this inspiring two-minute video from Pastor Tammy Long, which demonstrates how she uses the YouVersion app to encourage her congregation at South Bay Community Church to read and study the Bible. Visit covchurch.org/youversion to learn more about setting up your Church Page on the app.
Join Our Digital Community of Practice
Through our Digital Community of Practice, we will learn together and share best practices as we explore the use of digital tools in all aspects of ministry. Collaborate, stay up to date with the latest tools and resources, and connect with colleagues throughout the Covenant. This invitation is open to anyone with a desire to learn and share expertise—especially those who are responsible for your church website, social media, digital newsletter, videography, photography, livestreaming, etc. Anyone can join by clicking here >>
Join Us for “The Global Gospel,” a 30-day Bible Study in November
In November, YouVersion will celebrate a major milestone—one billion downloads of the Bible app. The Covenant, the first denominational publisher on this platform, has been invited to be part of a month-long celebration by contributing a 30-day Bible study for the occasion. We hope your congregation will join us in studying “The Global Gospel” in November.
This devotional explores what it means to join God’s mission in the world. Through Scripture and storytelling, contributors share moments of entering new communities as the stranger and finding welcome through Christ’s love. We hope these lessons will inspire readers to live out the gospel—nearby, across cultures, and to the ends of the earth. The devotion is available now on the YouVersion app. Lessons draw from the following scriptures:
- Matthew 22:37–40 (the Great Commandment)
- Matthew 28:19–20 (the Great Commission)
- Psalm 119:63 (“I am a companion of all who fear you.”)
- Luke 4:16–21 (“Today this Scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.”)
- Revelation 7:9 (“Every tongue, tribe, and nation”)
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. Looking forward to learning together.
Warm regards,
Jennifer McIntyre
