When a disaster strikes many people want to help. But, what is the best way to help? Sometimes our good intentions to help those in other countries can do more harm than good. The list below developed by Covenant World Relief & Development will make you better able to make thoughtful decisions about how to best support disaster relief.
It Is important to have a sense of direction as the local church gets connected to God’s work around the world. We hope this resource guide will assist your mission committee to assess where you are and where you hope to go in global ministries.
Housing the Sacred reflects veteran Covenant pastor Glen Wiberg’s high understanding of the sermon and liturgy – the space created by language for the sacred, where people are transformed as they encounter God. Challenging pastors to approach the task of preaching with respect and humility, Wiberg offers insights into the creative and intellectual process of developing a sermon, including the various steps along with a sample of his own work.
This updated manual, developed by Covenant World Mission, is for short-term mission teams. It will provide users with training help that will guide their team in not just “going on a trip,” but to be prepared to grow spiritually, to do ministry, and to serve in the area where they are going.
This book by Arthur A.R. Nelson is an invaluable resource for pastors as they minister to individuals in times of pain and grief, and in times of significance and celebration. This small volume is designed to be carried during visitation to hospital and home, and includes prayers for a multitude of unique pastoral situations, Scripture passages, and selected services from The Covenant Book of Worship.
Balcony Women was compiled by the Women’s History Commission of the Department of Women Ministries and was released at Triennial XIII. It highlights over sixty brief stories of women who have encouraged and inspired the “ordinary” and extraordinary women of the Covenant. Women from all over the Covenant have contributed to this publication giving thanks and recognition to the women who most influenced their walk of faith.
Those who hold a bi-vocational ministry license (BVL) in the Evangelical Covenant Church are required to read four books annually from the reading list and submit a report with their license renewal. The report form may be used to complete the written report.
Developed for the Week of Prayer, this resource is a seven-session guide for individual, family, or small group study, reflection, and interaction. Devoted: Praying Our Way to a Rule of Life focuses on the need for arranging our days in a way that fosters spiritual growth, through prayer.
Learn how Covenant World Mission seeks to fulfill the vision of the Evangelical Covenant Church to see more disciples among more populations in a more caring and just world.
Those seeking ordination, commissioning, or transfer of ordination must complete this paper.
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