“The shortest distance between two people is a conversation.” This statement resonates with me deeply in light of our many conversational deficits these days. […]
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Population 1,500
A year and a half ago I quit my corporate job in Chicago and moved back home to my parents’ farm in rural, southwestern Minnesota. […]
Compass Bearings: Four Loves
This Companion issue highlights the ministry of our Town and Country (T&C) churches, where some of the most consequential ministry in the Covenant takes place. […]
Great Commission Rural Edition
Steve Hoden never knows what to expect when he walks in his front door. There could be fresh vegetables on the counter, a pot of soup in the fridge, or some chickens in the freezer. […]
Big Q: Where do you spend time online?
Looking for new sources of information, inspiration, or entertainment? Look no further. We asked readers to share their favorite sites, podcasts, and Instagram pages. […]
Who Are the Unsung Heroes in Your Church?
The Companion is planning to feature unsung heroes like Emily in an upcoming issue, and we want to hear from you. […]
Radical Generosity
The idea of gratitude journals used to make me a bit skeptical. If you have to make yourself write down what you’re thankful for, do you really feel grateful?
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When Going to Church Gets Hard
A few years ago I sat down with our pastor for coffee. We’d been going to the church off and on for a few years and were finally ready to join and jump fully into the congregational life. […]
Your Joy Is Sorrow Unmasked
It’s been more than a decade since I first discovered The Prophet written by Lebanese poet Khalil Gibran and published in 1923. […]
A Nepali Surprise
Ten years ago in the middle of a rainstorm Bashu Pasai drove up the West Coast from California toward Seattle looking for a new start. […]
Doing Theology: A Conversation with John Weborg
Editor’s note: The current issue of The Covenant Companion includes the final column by John Weborg, who has long graced our pages with his wisdom and love for the church. In his honor, we are republishing this story originally published in 2014 about the […]
Accessory to the Word
Accessory to the Word By Stan Friedman | Photographs by: Bjorn Amundsen | October 1, 2014 In an age of instant information and immediate response, Covenant theologian C. John Weborg embodies a deep and continuous engagement with community and Scripture. [...]