Pastoral Growth and Care

Covenant Resource Papers

A Covenant Resource Paper is a teaching document designed to provide context and clarity for Covenant churches on critical issues of concern in matters of faith, doctrine, and conduct.

Women in Ministry Articles

This collection of articles is a continuation of the dialogue on women in ministry in the Covenant.

The Covenant Quarterly

The Covenant Quarterly is the ministerial journal of the Evangelical Covenant Church. Published by North Park Theological Seminary through Covenant Publications, the Quarterly seeks to foster theological reflection on ministerial praxis in service to Evangelical Covenant Church pastors and the broader church.

Christian Formation in the Local Church

This is a guidebook/manual for church discussion, discernment and direction on Christian formation in the local church. Christian formation encompasses the key elements of the mission of the church.

Servant Leadership

Servant Leadership is a two volume set designed to elicit discussion and give direction to Covenant polity and what it means to be servant leaders.

Sustaining Pastoral Excellence Forms

Sustaining Pastoral Excellence (SPE), a grant program funded in part by the Lilly Endowment, provides funding for credentialed Covenant pastors, missionaries and chaplains to participate in experiences that help build and refine character, remain sharp in the core pastoral arts, and renew their personal relationships with Christ.

Ministerial License Brochure

This brochure outlines the requirements for receiving a ministerial license in the Evangelical Covenant Church and explains the steps involved in receiving a first-time license.

Permanent Credentials Brochure

This brochure is as a brief guide to obtaining a permanent credential (ordination, commissioning, transfer of credential) in the Evangelical Covenant Church.