Make & Deepen Disciples
We foster discipleship through resources, events, and generational ministries
A disciple is someone who follows Jesus, is transformed by Jesus, and is on mission with Jesus. The Evangelical Covenant Church aims to mobilize a multiethnic movement of disciples who make disciples across all ages.
Make & Deepen Disciples
How We Support Discipleship
Children & Families
We equip churches with discipleship resources for early faith formation, helping children and families grow in worship, Scripture, spiritual practices, evangelism, compassion, and justice.
Youth & Young Adults
We provide resources, events, and coaching to equip youth leaders and parents in local congregations so that students in and out of the church may come to know, love, and serve Jesus Christ.
Boomers & Beyond
Crescendo focuses on unleashing the missional potential of boomers and beyond. Coaches and resource specialists engage leaders in planning ministries targeting these age groups.
Intentional Evangelism
We support evangelism in the local church primarily through BLESS, a holistic approach to disciple making that is comprised of five missional practices: begin with prayer, listen with care, eat together, serve in love, and share the story.
Spiritual Direction
Spiritual Direction is a ministry of listening, discernment, and prayer in a confidential setting of encouragement and compassion.
Resources
A curriculum designed to explore what it means to become a member of an Evangelical Covenant Church.
A suite of resources designed as an intentional pathway to equip every Covenanter to make more disciples through a new approach to prayer and evangelism.
Our mission is to inspire and equip listeners to grow in their faith and deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ. Each episode features insightful discussions, powerful testimonies, and practical teachings that encourage spiritual growth and community engagement.
Justice Journey for Kids forms children to follow Jesus in word and deed, uniting evangelism and justice through the Great Commandment and Great Commission. Available in English and Spanish.
We foster a women’s discipleship experience through a cohort model centered on a 10-session small group study called Designed.
We aim to promote and provide a healthy dialogue around sexual discipleship. Through our Embrace ministry, learn more about a variety of topics related to faith, gender, and sexuality.
Events
The NextGen Conference is designed for all children, youth, and young adult ministry leaders to find connections, develop leadership skills, be inspired, and be empowered to continue investing in the next generation.
Get ready for five unforgettable days of powerful worship, dynamic youth sessions, heartfelt prayer, high-energy activities, and meaningful service.
This isn’t just another online event where you sit back and watch. In this interactive webinar, you’ll learn and practice how to share hope in everyday moments—with family, coworkers, neighbors, and even strangers God places in your path.
BLESS Sunday is April 12, 2026, the week after Easter! We’ve created resources for the whole church—including small group guides for adults, children, and youth.
Our Stories
Children and Family Ministry in a Season of Renewal
Jessica Springer, the Covenant’s new director of children and family ministry, reflects on her hope for helping families see everyday life as sacred. She envisions nurturing faith through listening, collaboration, and creativity in homes and congregations.
A New Voice in Youth and Young Adult Ministry
Meet Pete Sutton, the Covenant’s new director of youth and young adults. With a heart for mentoring and decades of ministry experience, Pete shares his story and his vision for helping young people grow in faith that lasts a lifetime.
Jessica Springer Joins Serve Locally as Children and Family Director
Jessica Springer will join the denominational team of the Evangelical Covenant Church as the new director of children and family.
Pete Sutton Joins Serve Locally as Youth and Young Adult Director
Pete Sutton has joined the denominational team of the Evangelical Covenant Church as the new director of youth and young adults.
Michael White Is New Vice President of Mission Priorities
Michael White will join the Covenant denominational team as the new vice president of mission priorities.
A New Harvest of Hope: Sitting Down with Ieisha Hawley
Recently the Companion had a virtual sit-down with Ieisha Hawley, new director of evangelism for the Covenant, to talk about evangelism in the Covenant, the upcoming conference, Harvest of Hope, and the BLESS initiative.
