Initiate. Create. Proclaim.

BLESS equips every Covenanter to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with their neighbors, resourcing them with five missional practices to fulfill the Great Commission, demonstrate God’s love, and join God’s restorative work in the world. We begin with Prayer. Listen with care. Eat together. Serve with love. And share the story of God’s love. It’s that simple. It’s that powerful.

New Resources

Building a Culture of Evangelism

Make and Deepen Disciples has launched new evangelism resources that use the same biblical text across children’s, youth, and adult discipleship — sparking intergenerational gospel conversations in congregations and households.

BLESS is a creative and memorable way to think about evangelism. It is founded on the idea that God desires to bless us and so that we might be a blessing to those around us (Genesis 12:2). These guides are an expression of the BLESS materials for children and families in the Evangelical Covenant Church.

children's Lesson Plans

Sermons for Kids

Family Activities

BLESS is a creative and memorable way to think about evangelism. It is founded on the idea that God desires to bless us and so that we might be a blessing to those around us (Genesis 12:2). These resources are an expression of the BLESS materials for youth in the Evangelical Covenant Church.

Youth Leader's Guide

BLESS is a creative and memorable way to think about evangelism. It is founded on the idea that God desires to bless us and so that we might be a blessing to those around us (Genesis 12:2). These resources are an expression of the BLESS materials for adults in the Evangelical Covenant Church.

BLESS BROCHURES

BLESS JOURNAL

Bless Bookmarks

BLESS RHYTHMS

Hope of the Gospel Podcast

Aquí hay recursos que te ayudarán a BENDECIR a las personas que no conocen a Jesús. Estamos constantemente actualizando esta lista de recursos. ¡Regresa aquí a menudo!

Upcoming Events

BLESS Sunday

April 12, 2026

BLESS Sunday is April 12, 2026, the week after Easter! We’re creating brand new resources for the whole church—including small group guides for adults, children, and youth.

How to Host a BLESS Sunday

  • Order the free Begin with Prayer bulletin inserts (or the full BLESS series inserts) at CovBooks.com. (Available in English and Spanish.)
  • During worship, invite attendees to write the names of people they are praying for in the bulletin insert. (For virtual attendees, we also have an online option.)
  • Each person fills out two copies of their list. They’ll keep one for themselves and place the other in the offering basket.
  • Pray over these lists together as a church community.

What to Do with Your Lists

After BLESS Sunday, bring your collected lists to your conference annual meeting or mail them to your conference office. They will be brought to Gather 2026, where we will join together as a denomination to pray over every name in a special BLESS ceremony.

Hope of the Gospel Evangelism Virtual Summit

MAY 20, 2026

Come expecting to see how God is opening doors for the gospel. This interactive virtual summit on May 20 will equip you to share hope in everyday moments through prayer, real-life scenarios, and Spirit-led tools. See the full speaker lineup and register for free online.

Stories

Real Community Covenant Church

BLESS is a transformative approach to prayer and evangelism, focused less on memorizing scripts and more on authentically loving our neighbors. It helps us move beyond feeling “stuck” in evangelism, encouraging a more natural, relational practice. 

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BLESS Children's Resources
BLESS is a creative and memorable way to think about evangelism. It is founded on the idea that God desires to bless us and so that we might be a blessing to those around us (Genesis 12:2). These guides are an expression of the BLESS materials for children and families in the Evangelical Covenant Church.
BLESS Youth Resources
BLESS is a creative and memorable way to think about evangelism. It is founded on the idea that God desires to bless us and so that we might be a blessing to those around us (Genesis 12:2). These guides are an expression of the BLESS materials for youth in the Evangelical Covenant Church.

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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.

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