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Walk-ins Welcome

On Good Friday, the temple curtain was torn in two, eliminating the barrier between God and humanity. This Easter reflection explores the significance of that moment: unrestricted access to God, assured forgiveness, and intimate relationship—no appointment required.

Living Between Worlds

Drawing on her experience serving in predominantly white churches and ministries, Brandi Sanders reflects on cross-cultural leadership, the cost of presence, and the sacred, complicated work of living faithfully between worlds.

From Here to There to Everywhere

How we understand mission forms how we learn to listen to one another. Drawing on lived experience and Scripture, Grace Shim reframes mission as a shared movement from everywhere to everywhere—inviting humility, openness, and a willingness to be changed as we join God’s work together.

One Billion Is Just the Beginning

The impact of the YouVersion Bible App has been far-reaching—almost 15 million people engage online daily in 3,600 Bible translations and 2,300 languages.

Jacob and the Love That Carries On

In the fourth week of Advent, Jacob’s place in Jesus’s lineage mirrors the unseen faithfulness of families rebuilding from displacement. This reflection invites us to notice how love endures through ordinary lives that carry hope forward into the next generation.

Abraham and the Courage to Begin Again

In this first week of Advent, Abraham’s story invites us to encounter hope—to practice the courage to leave behind what’s familiar and trust God in uncertain places.

Strength for Those Who Lead

The Covenant’s Leader Health and Development Team is made up of conference leaders who walk with pastors and chaplains so they don’t experience ministry alone. Through shared wisdom, encouragement, and practical support, they help leaders stay grounded in Christ and supported by community—because healthy leaders shape healthy churches.

Free to Live

In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we share a reflection from survivor leader Sunita on Isaiah 61:4. From the Covenant’s Week of Prayer resource and FREE, the anti-sex trafficking initiative, it invites prayer for survivors and those who accompany them toward healing.

A New Voice in Youth and Young Adult Ministry

Meet Pete Sutton, the Covenant’s new director of youth and young adults. With a heart for mentoring and decades of ministry experience, Pete shares his story and his vision for helping young people grow in faith that lasts a lifetime.

The State of Christian Music: Is It a Real Thing?

What makes any music “Christian”? This piece questions the label itself, exploring how faith, culture, and commerce shape what we hear—and why it may be time to rethink our understanding of the genre.