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Moving Toward Jesus Together

In Manhattan, Kansas, a new church community is taking shape around worship, prayer, and neighborhood connection, learning together what it means to move toward Jesus in everyday life.

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.

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.

Let the Children Come

For more than twenty-five years, Steve Burger helped the Covenant welcome children and families, reminding the church that children are not just the future—but full participants in the life of the Spirit today.

Biking for Congo Reaches $50,000 Goal for Healthcare

The Paul Carlson Partnership celebrates reaching its $50,000 goal through the 2025 Biking for Congo Challenge. Riders and supporters across the country helped expand access to healthcare, clean water, and essential medicine for families in DR Congo.

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Swanson-Draheim Nominated for Second Term

Tammy Swanson-Draheim has been nominated to a second term as president of the Evangelical Covenant Church.

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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.

Swedish Hospital Celebrates Legacy of Compassionate Care

Swedish Hospital recently unveiled a new display, tracing its history of compassionate care from its origins as the Home of Mercy, founded by the Covenant in 1886. The celebration confirmed the hospital’s ongoing commitment to its original mission to serve all patients in need.

Moving Toward Jesus Together

In Manhattan, Kansas, a new church community is taking shape around worship, prayer, and neighborhood connection, learning together what it means to move toward Jesus in everyday life.

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.

Refugee Crisis Deepens Across East Africa Amid Aid Cuts

Covenant partners report reduced rations and services in refugee camps as international aid declines, even as people continue to arrive from the DRC and South Sudan. Learn what partners are doing to support resilience and advocate for policy change.

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.

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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.

Let the Children Come

For more than twenty-five years, Steve Burger helped the Covenant welcome children and families, reminding the church that children are not just the future—but full participants in the life of the Spirit today.

Biking for Congo Reaches $50,000 Goal for Healthcare

The Paul Carlson Partnership celebrates reaching its $50,000 goal through the 2025 Biking for Congo Challenge. Riders and supporters across the country helped expand access to healthcare, clean water, and essential medicine for families in DR Congo.

Moving Toward Jesus Together

In Manhattan, Kansas, a new church community is taking shape around worship, prayer, and neighborhood connection, learning together what it means to move toward Jesus in everyday life.

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.

Refugee Crisis Deepens Across East Africa Amid Aid Cuts

Covenant partners report reduced rations and services in refugee camps as international aid declines, even as people continue to arrive from the DRC and South Sudan. Learn what partners are doing to support resilience and advocate for policy change.

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.

Swedish Hospital Celebrates Legacy of Compassionate Care

Swedish Hospital recently unveiled a new display, tracing its history of compassionate care from its origins as the Home of Mercy, founded by the Covenant in 1886. The celebration confirmed the hospital’s ongoing commitment to its original mission to serve all patients in need.

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.

2025 Women in Leadership Awards

At Gather 2025, three pastors—Ruby Varghese, Tamara Fore Ravelo, and Marti Burger—were honored for authentic leadership, preaching from personal story, and inviting others to the table.

Beyond Repudiation to Building Bridges

Community Covenant Church in Upsala answered the 2021 repudiation of the Doctrine of Discovery by partnering with Mokahum Discipleship Ministry—collaborating on construction, shared worship, cultural teaching, and mission trips.

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Lina Sánchez-Herrera

Chicago West Suburbs, Illinois

ECC Conference: Central
Gender: Female

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Receiving New Directees: Yes
Directing Clergy: Yes
Client Genders: Both men and women
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Languages: English, Spanish
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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.

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