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Day 11 Gift Idea: Sustaining Pastoral Excellence

Dec 11, 2018By Stan Friedman0 Comments

Today we highlight Sustaining Pastoral Excellence (SPE). One way Develop Leaders partners with local congregations is by making grants available to help clergy pursue holistic, Christ-centered development, lifelong vocational and biblical formation, and opportunities for renewal.

Obituary: Lillian May Johnson

Dec 10, 2018By Staff Author0 Comments

A memorial service for Lillian May Johnson, widow of […]

Day 10 Gift Idea: Farm Tools and Fruit Trees

Dec 10, 2018By Staff Author0 Comments

Although there is often a danger of rebel violence, […]

Applications for LMDJ Executive Minister Due Friday

Dec 10, 2018By Staff Author0 Comments

LMDJ seeks to serve congregations and conferences through collaborative efforts

Day 9 Gift Idea: Sankofa Scholarship

Dec 9, 2018By Staff Author0 Comments

The journey reflects the African proverb, “If you want to go fast […]

Day 8 Gift Idea: Build Up Established Churches

Dec 8, 2018By Staff Author0 Comments

Congregational Vitality has helped churches of all sizes to dream bigger […]

Aftershocks Rattle Alaskans, Churches Helping Neighbors

Dec 7, 2018By Stan Friedman0 Comments

The aftershocks just keep coming and coming, and […]

Day 7 Gift Idea: Legacy Reaches and Empowers Children

Dec 7, 2018By Jenna Pirrie0 Comments

CHICAGO, IL (December 6, 2018) – Throughout the Advent season, Covenant Newswire is highlighting daily gift selections from the CovenantCares giving guide. Through the free annual catalog, Covenanters can partner with brothers and sisters around the globe to give gift […]

Day 6 Gift Idea: Advocacy for Immigrants

Dec 6, 2018By Stan Friedman1 Comment

Church’s ‘Refugee Journey’ Opens Unexpected Conversations

Dec 5, 2018By Stan Friedman0 Comments

Participants were surprised by what they learned and felt. Johnson said that one response […]

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Day 5 Gift Idea: New Bridges

Dec 5, 2018By Stan Friedman0 Comments

Throughout the Advent season, Covenant Newswire is highlighting daily gift selections from the CovenantCares giving guide. … Today we are highlighting the work of the Covenant Church of Congo (CEUM) in building vital bridges in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Obituary: Janet Thornbloom

Dec 4, 2018By Staff Author6 Comments

CHICAGO, IL (December 4, 2018) – Retired Covenant missionary Janet Thornbloom, who ministered to the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo for 44 years, died Monday evening. She was 79. In addition to serving Congo, she also worked 18 […]