CHICAGO, IL (November 12, 2015) — The hope of spring in the midst of winter’s long, cold days causes some to anticipate Groundhog Day in February—and that brings to mind Bill Murray’s inimitable performance in the eponymous 1993 film where he […]
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Big Q: What is your favorite holiday food, and why?
In our family the Christmas dinner dessert was anticipated with such excitement. Whether young or old, we knew that when the dining room lights were dimmed, it was time for the presentation of the magnificent flaming plum pudding. Bonnie Hannes [...]
Open Call for Artwork
CHICAGO, IL (November 9, 2015) — Sculptors, painters, photographers—artists of any kind—the Covenant Companion wants to hear from you. In each issue we highlight the work of a Covenant artist on our Expressions page. Currently we are accepting submissions for 2016.
“Head of Christ” Has Influenced Culture’s Image of Jesus for 75 Years
CHICAGO, IL (October 29, 2015) — This year marks the 75th anniversary of perhaps the most recognized and influential painting of the 20th century, the “Head of Christ,” by Covenanter Warner Sallman.
11 Questions Search Committees Should Ask Potential Worship Leaders
On Wednesday, we published a list of 11 questions worship leaders should ask search committees. Because interviewing is a two-way process, today we are posting 11 questions for the search committee to ask. What do you consider the main responsibilities [...]
11 Questions Worship Leaders Should Ask Search Committees
Martin Torres Jr., who is one of the worship leaders at Access Covenant Church in Portland, Oregon, recently asked other leaders on a Facebook group to answer two questions: “What kinds of questions did you ask during your interview? or […]
Scholar Taught Scripture by Integrating Simpsons and Beatles
BATTLE GROUND, WA (October 16, 2015) — Covenanter John R. Kohlenberger III was perhaps best known for developing and editing The NIV Exhaustive Bible Concordance and writing The Interlinear NIV Hebrew-English Old Testament, but the youth group he helped lead […]
Bethany Benefit Service Rate Increase Just 2 Percent
CHICAGO, IL (October 16, 2015) – Bethany Benefit Service health insurance rates for 2016 will increase by 2 percent, and there will be no changes in rates for UNUM life or long-term disability insurance, it was announced today.
Covenant World Relief Materials Available
CHICAGO, IL (October 15, 2015) – The Covenant World Relief (CWR) fall emphasis materials have been mailed to churches.
LifeChurch.tv now Life.Church
EDMOND, OK (October 7, 2015) — LifeChurch.tv has changed its name to Life.Church and its web address to match the new name.
Cyclist Rides Thru Traffic to Help Slaves
By Linda Sladkey CHICAGO, IL (October 6, 2015) — As a biblical and theological studies major at North Park University, Daniel Lemke was well aware of God’s desire to set slaves free, but he had no idea how that passion would […]
The Big “Q” – September|October 2015
We asked Covenanters, “What’s your life’s slogan?”