Diana Trautwein

Encouraging Presence

Often relegated to a minor role, Barnabas is arguably one of the most important figures in the early church. How many people could be effective,

Facing Challenges with an Open Door

Dan Collison is pastor of First Covenant Church in Minneapolis and author of Church in Translation (Abingdon Press, 2010). [divider type=”dotted”] How a church rediscovered

Waking Up to the Resurrection

Renee Franzen is associate pastor of formation and discipleship at Brookdale Covenant Church in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. She is also a spiritual director and psychotherapist.

Scars of Hospitality

Beyond a friendly greeting and an open door, Christ’s call to welcome others often involves a painful cost. In the summer of 2010 I quit

The Camping and Missions Partnership

Karen Yeversky is a member of Zion Covenant Church in Jamestown, New York, and former director of Mission Meadows Bible Camp in Dewittville, New York.

The Challenges Camps Face Today

Gregg Hunter is president and CEO of the Christian Camp and Conference Association. [divider type=”dotted”] The average teenager sends and receives 3,417 text messages a

Gone Camping

Scott Noble is a freelance writer from St. Paul, Minnesota. For a listing of Covenant camp and retreat centers by regional conference, click here. [divider

Choosing Weakness

In our culture we aspire to strength and independence, but how do we match that to the teachings of Jesus? It’s nice to be back

CHIC – A Formational Event

Aune M. Carlson is youth and early adult ministry coordinator for the Department of Christian Formation. [divider type=”dotted”] The countdown has begun as thousands of

A Time to Ponder Our False Selves

Lent’s invitation to take an honest look at who we are Advent the Apostle Peter asked a question that has been following me ever since.