Human Sexuality Guidelines for Covenant Ministers
These are guidelines for Covenant Ministers regarding Human Sexuality, along with additional resources for foundation and discussion as developed by the Department of the Ordered Ministry.
These are guidelines for Covenant Ministers regarding Human Sexuality, along with additional resources for foundation and discussion as developed by the Department of the Ordered Ministry.
The Policy on Baptism in the Evangelical Covenant Church, approved by the Covenant Ministerium, was adopted by the 1998 Covenant Annual Meeting. A Theology of the Child is a brief paper written by John E. Phelan Jr. and Donald H. Madvig (1997). Covenant ministers must also read the two additional documents below before signing the Policy on Baptism.
All credentialed clergy must agree to abide by the Ethical Principles for Covenant Ministers. The Ethical Principles were approved by the Board of Ordered Ministry in June 2010.
Choosing a curriculum that is Bible-based is a critical element of your ministry with children. This is an outline for evaluating curriculum in order to make the choice that best meets your needs.
This document describes the Covenant Ministerium’s recommendations for Church Family and Medical Leave Policy and Practice.
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.
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.
This brochure is as a brief guide to obtaining a permanent credential (ordination, commissioning, transfer of credential) in the Evangelical Covenant Church.
This pamphlet reaffirms the biblical basis for the full participation of women in the ministries of the church.
Churches may use these documents when calling a pastor or staff member.
