Vision for Renewal
The Vision
A Spirit-led call to new life and reimagined ministry — rooted in Scripture, empowered by prayer, and alive in the Spirit.
A Holy Renewal
God Is Doing a New Thing
Isaiah 43:19
In a time when churches are facing challenges, pastors are experiencing burnout, and many churches are closing, we know that God is at work doing a new thing. We believe this is a God-ordained moment—an opportunity to realign ourselves with the mission of Jesus.
As the cultural landscape shifts, we see the Holy Spirit raising up new expressions of church life—micro-churches, house churches, online communities, and creative mission partnerships—emerging as vibrant complements to our faithful, traditional churches. Young believers craving authenticity and purpose are drawn to expressions of faith that are relational, mission-focused, and rooted in Scripture and prayer.
With God’s help, and through the faithful partnership of our eleven conferences and churches across the Covenant family, the Covenant’s future can be one of renewal, not retreat.
“With God’s help, and through the faithful partnership of our eleven conferences and churches across the Covenant family, the Covenant’s future can be one of renewal, not retreat.”
Vision for Renewal
A Spirit-Led Call
The Church Exists for Mission
Since our very beginning, we have believed that the Church exists for mission, just as fire exists by burning. We believe the local church is God’s intentional way of engaging with the world. Through our 3StrandStrong partnership, we are saying yes to a future filled with gospel boldness, kingdom creativity, and Spirit-empowered unity.
By coming alongside new and existing congregations with spiritual, financial, and relational support, the Covenant is helping churches find new life and new language to proclaim the unchanging gospel. We are focusing on three key areas of renewal: empowering resilient leaders, planting and revitalizing churches, and nurturing authentic, Christ-centered faith.
The Covenant is poised to meet this moment with courage and clarity, grounded in:
Five Commitments That Shape Us
The Covenant is poised to meet this moment with courage and clarity, grounded in these five commitments.
Deep Faith for this Moment
We embody a theology and a biblically formed worldview deep enough for this moment — integrating personal faith, discipleship, and the pressing social issues of our time.
A Life of Prayer
We continually seek God's presence and wisdom, trusting him to lead us through every season.
Relational Commitment
We pursue Christ-centered unity across cultural and political lines, reflecting the love of Jesus to all.
Structure for Impact
Our scale and ministry model enable effective ministry, which has been affirmed by external support ($7.5 million in Lilly Endowment funding over the past decade).
A Legacy of Bold Leadership
In every challenge, we respond with faith. Even amid hardship, we have surpassed financial goals and planted churches through courage and God's provision.
Ready to See the Vision in Action?
Explore how the Covenant is living out this vision through three interconnected pillars of renewal.
