Jelani Greenidge

Presence Over Platitudes

In a candid conversation, Lisa Orris reflects on her own grief journey and invites the church to move beyond clichés toward communities marked by presence, honesty, and the freedom to mourn without pressure to fix, perform, or “get better.”

Midwinter 2026: Showing Up for One Another

Last week Covenant leaders gathered in Chicago for the Midwinter Conference, focused on the theme “One Another” to explore biblical teachings on loving, encouraging, and serving one another in times of uncertainty.

Choosing a Lane: Education and Justice in the Covenant

After touring Capital Preparatory Charter School in the Bronx during the Covenant Justice Conference, Jelani Greenidge explores education through the lens of justice, gathering reflections from Covenant educators on the many “lanes” families navigate in pursuit of thriving students.

Cov Doings: Milestones and Movements

“Cov Doings” highlights snapshots of life across the Covenant—stories of ministry, creativity, and connection that show how God is at work among us. Each update offers a glimpse of the many ways Covenant people live out their faith in the world.

Moving from Echo Chambers to Empathy

Nearly 70 students from the Pacific Northwest Conference joined the first Youth Journey to Mosaic recently where they heard immigrant and refugee stories and visited a detention center. Their reflections reveal how proximity increases empathy, inviting us to listen, remember our roots, and love our neighbors.

The State of Christian Music: Where Do We Go from Here?

In this final installment, Jelani Greenidge names the tensions in Christian music and offers practical steps for listeners, worship leaders, artists, pastors, and students to engage with curiosity, widen their musical diet, and worship beyond Sunday.

5 Minutes with Dani Kilgore

New AAMA president Dani Kilgore shares her vision for cultivating an intergenerational, inclusive space where Black Covenant leaders are seen, heard, and valued.

The State of Christian Music: Is It a Real Thing?

What makes any music “Christian”? This piece questions the label itself, exploring how faith, culture, and commerce shape what we hear—and why it may be time to rethink our understanding of the genre.

Covenant Partner Leading Flood Response in Texas

In the wake of devastating floods in Texas, Covenant partner, Ark of Highland Lakes, is walking alongside survivors with compassion and commitment—learn how we can help sustain this long-term recovery together.