Gather 2027 – Covenant Annual Meeting

It's good to be
together!

June 24–26, 2027 • Birmingham, Alabama • 142nd Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting is the highest legislative body of the Evangelical Covenant Church. During Gather, the entire Covenant family comes together to worship God, welcome new churches, ordain and consecrate ministers and global personnel, select leaders, and make important decisions about our shared mission and ministry.

Gather 2026

The Work of One Another

This past June, the Covenant family gathered to worship God, welcome new churches, ordain and consecrate ministers and global personnel, elect leaders, and make important mission decisions. Watch the highlight video below, or head to our YouTube channel to view the key moments and worship services.

Who Should Attend

Everyone Has a Place at Gather

Every congregation is entitled to representation — and every attendee gets to strengthen old friendships and make new ones along the way. Whether you represent your congregation or are simply part of the Covenant family, there’s a registration type for you.

Delegates

Official church representatives with full voice and vote in business sessions. Named by their sending congregation.

General Conferees

Any adult participant who isn’t a delegate. May observe business sessions and attend all worship services.

Ministerium Members

Credentialed Covenant clergy attending the Ministerium business session on Thursday, June 25.

Evening Worship
All evening worship sessions are open to the public — no registration required to attend. Sessions will also be livestreamed on our YouTube channel.

Why We Gather

“We gather to discern future direction, select leaders, and encourage one another to greater discipleship.”

— Evangelical Covenant Church

Policies

Good to Know Before you Register

Cancellations

Requests must be submitted by email to events@covchurch.org by June 16. A $50 cancellation fee applies. No refunds after June 16 except in emergencies. Substitutions accepted through June 16.

Image Policy

By attending Gather, you grant the ECC permission to use your image, likeness, or voice in recordings or promotions for this or future events.

Questions? Call (800) 910-2442 or email events@covchurch.org

Lina Sánchez-Herrera

Chicago West Suburbs, Illinois

ECC Conference: Central
Gender: Female

AVAILABILITY

Receiving New Directees: Yes
Directing Clergy: Yes
Client Genders: Both men and women
Skype or Facetime: Yes
Languages: English, Spanish
Retreat/Workshop Leader: Yes

CERTIFICATION FROM

C. John Weborg Center for Spiritual Direction, North Park Theological Seminary

AREAS OF INTEREST

Pastors/Church Leadership, Missionaries, University Students, Discernment Process, Transitions, Multi-Ethnic Issues, Second Half of Life, Prayer, Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius

Prior to moving to the USA, I was a professor at the National University of Colombia and served with the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students in Colombia for 16 years. Starting in 2001, I served as InterVarsity National Staff in the USA. I have a master’s degree in Christian Ministries, and I serve in Spiritual Direction to those who want to be fully present and available to God and receive His grace over them. My joy is to see professors and college students coming to know Jesus and being transformed into people that bring the good news of righteousness and justice to others.