How Covenant pastor and church planter Alex Song went from addiction and a Korean monastery to opening a community kitchen in Windsor, Ontario, where they feed neighbors, train teenagers, and create spaces of belonging.
Pat Stark reflects on what is changing in Covenant church planting and why this moment calls for renewed imagination rooted in local churches and the Spirit’s leading.
In his new role with Start and Strengthen Churches, Fil Nesta reflects on the challenges and resilience shaping bilingual church planting—highlighting the Latino church’s leadership, innovation, and witness as it navigates this moment and looks toward a hopeful future.
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.
In this interview, Glenn Peterson shares why church planting begins with humility and dependence on the Spirit, what he learned in Canada, and how every church can engage as a plant, planting, or partner in God’s renewing work.
Dunamis Life Covenant Church launched September 27 in the Bronx, led by Pastor Jessica Flores. Rooted in Luke 4:18, the church equips neighbors to confront injustice, pursue healing, and embody Christ’s liberating love so communities can flourish.
The Missional Vitality team and North Park Theological Seminary announce the new Certificate in Missional Leadership to help equip leaders for church health, revitalization, and culturally engaged ministry.
Michael White will join the Covenant denominational team as the new vice president of mission priorities.
Glenn Peterson, president and superintendent of the Evangelical Covenant Church of Canada, is transitioning to the role of senior director of church planting for the Evangelical Covenant Church.
Rev. Alex Rahill has announced he will resign from his position as director of church planting for the Covenant, effective August 31, 2024.
CovChurch Now is a weekly email to share news, stories, and resources with the Covenant family.
