The Covenant Companion

Features

Showing God’s Love in a Santa Suit

Ralph Hammersborg and Joe Losacco bring joy as department store Santas, spreading Christmas cheer while pointing children and families to the deeper meaning of the season—the hope and love of Christ.

Featured story

This Little Light of Mine

A small act of kindness, like greeting a stranger, can shine Christ’s light and transform ordinary encounters into moments of grace.

News

Lessons from Jimmy

Jimmy Carter’s life exemplified humility, integrity, and compassion. His dedication to truth, service, and faith offers inspiring lessons for living out virtuous, Christ-centered lives today.

Quilting a Tapestry of Hope

Pastor Leonid Regheta, working with Hillside Covenant Church and other Covenant churches, builds bridges of reconciliation, supporting Ukrainian refugees and uniting diverse immigrant communities.

Announcements

Commentary

This Little Light of Mine

A small act of kindness, like greeting a stranger, can shine Christ’s light and transform ordinary encounters into moments of grace.

Do What You Can

Preach the gospel by doing what you can and trust God to make it sufficient and maybe even extraordinary.

Featured story

Following Christ Together with the Evangelical Covenant Church of Kenya

The ECCK’s vibrant discipleship empowers women, welcomes refugees, and embodies Christ’s call to follow him in unity and transformation.

Arts & Culture

Divine Comedy in Your Toolbox

Jelani Greenidge’s Undercover Prophets equips readers to integrate stand-up comedy into ministry, emphasizing storytelling, laughter, and impactful communication.

Life-Giving Entanglements

Unpacking economic disparity, “Ecosystems of Jubilee” inspires communities to rethink justice and interconnectedness through faith.

“Sing Sing” Sings Redemption’s Song

Jelani Greenidge offers a compelling review of Sing Sing, a powerful film about incarcerated men finding redemption, echoing Christian themes of restoration and beloved community.

Weekly Devotions

Home Altar

In Memoriam

Joanne Peterson

Joanne Lea Peterson, wife of retired Covenant minister Paul Peterson, died on December 11, 2024, at Sterling Park Senior Living in Waite Park, Minnesota. She was 87.

Sharon Gradin

Retired Covenant minister Sharon Gradin died on November 19, 2024, in Gresham, Oregon. She was 85.

Rebecca Holmlund

Becky Holmlund, wife of retired Covenant minister Bill Holmlund, died December 11, 2024, after a six-year battle with ovarian cancer. She was 81.

Donald Ostrom

Retired Covenant minister Donald Ostrum died on December 22,2024, in Brownsburg, Indiana. He was 80.

Andrew Frederiksen

Former Global Personnel, Andrew Frederiksen passed away on November 12, 2024, in Spring Valley, California. He was 85 years old.

Esther Stenberg

Esther Stenberg, widow of former Canada Conference superintendent Gerald Stenberg, passed away on November 28, 2024. She was 99.

Tom Collins

Retired Covenant pastor Tom W. Collins passed away on November 10, 2024, in Madison, Wisconsin. He was 79.

Eldon Toll

Retired Covenant pastor Eldon Toll passed away on August 25, 2024. He was 93.

Love the Cov

Podcast

Season Two Trailer

Season 2 of the Love the Cov podcast launches next week! Featuring diverse leaders and honoring the wisdom of elders, we’ll explore the rich history and unique identity of the Evangelical Covenant Church while celebrating our ongoing journey as mission friends.

Sankofa: Join Us on the Bus

Hear from leaders and participants, as well as Sankofa veteran Nilwona Nowlin, who walks us through the journey—and shares her reflections after years of getting on the bus. For more information visit covchurch.org/sankofa

We Are a Multiethnic Mosaic

Mary Chung March outlines our history of becoming a multiethnic mosaic, growing from our roots as a Swedish immigrant church. And Steve Wong, pastor of the first Asian American church plant in the Covenant, reflects on his journey into the Covenant, how he has seen the denomination change, and our

We Seek Racial Righteousness

Covenant historian Hauna Ondrey and Dominique Gilliard join us to talk about the end of the 1960s, the Black Manifesto, the Covenant’s unique response to this call to white churches and synagogues—and where we witness similar themes in our culture today.

JANUARY 20 - 24 | DENVER

Midwinter 2025

Five Questions with John Dickson

John Dickson is the Jean Kvamme Distinguished Professor of Biblical Studies and Public Christianity at Wheaton College, where he teaches the history of Christianity.

Five Questions with Jason Brown

Jason Brown, a former NFL lineman, founded First Fruit Farms, which aims to share the love of Christ and assist with hunger relief in eastern North Carolina.

Five Questions with Greg Jao

Greg is senior assistant to the president and director of diversity and external partnerships at InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA. He is also a member of the Covenant Executive Board.

Five Questions with Sanetta Ponton

Sanetta Ponton is the associate pastor of justice, advocacy, and compassion at Metro Community Church and executive director of Metro Community Center, both in Englewood, New Jersey.

Five Questions with Tony McNeill

Tony McNeill, affectionately known as “Dr. T,” serves as an affiliate professor of worship and seminary musician at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia. He is a sought-after workshop clinician, lecturer, consultant, mentor, and choral conductor.

Five Questions with Shirley Yang

Rev. Shirley Yang serves as an associate pastor at Metro Community Church in Englewood, New Jersey, focusing on Special Needs and Women’s Ministries.

Five Questions with Matt Markins

Matt serves as the President and CEO of Awana, a global leader in child discipleship. Matt and his wife Katie have been involved in children’s ministry for more than 25 years and spend their time in Nashville with their two sons.

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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