On August 3, Manhattan Covenant Church – a church plant of the Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC) – hosted Called & Gifted: The Biblical Basis for Women in Ministry, a presentation and panel exploring the church’s conviction that the Bible affirms the full participation of women in every ministry role. …
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Our Postcards from the Midwest Conference are short and encouraging looks at what God is doing in churches across the Midwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church – Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, western Missouri, Nebraska and Wyoming. We’re celebrating faithfulness, fresh vision, and the beauty of ministry in all shapes and…
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Our Postcards from the Midwest Conference are short and encouraging looks at what God is doing in churches across the Midwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church – Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, western Missouri, Nebraska and Wyoming. We’re celebrating faithfulness, fresh vision, and the beauty of ministry in all shapes and…
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As the ECC moves forward, it carries the legacy of those like Jacobson who chose courage over complacency, ensuring that the church remains a beacon of hope, unity, and love for generations to come. …
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In 2016, I spent three days in Chicago helping lead orientation for a group of 60 new students at Chicago Theological Seminary, where I worked and attended classes at the time. One crisp morning, we headed out to the 63rd Street Beach. It’s just a few blocks from the school.…
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Jesus' powerful stories reveal God's truth and challenge us to be good soil, ready to receive and live out his Kingdom in a world full of competing voices.…
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Jesus sees beyond our wants to our deepest needs — offering healing, hope and restoration when we trust in him.…
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Jesus' first miracle of turning water into wine reveals his love and mission to restore relationships, inviting us to trust and follow him in acts of love, especially toward the vulnerable.…
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Underground "reminds us to emulate the courage of historical heroes and work toward unity in our own lives.…
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Luke 3 highlights the transition from John the Baptist’s ministry to the start of Jesus’ public mission and illustrates how God communicates with humanity.…
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