YEARBOOK C O V E N A N T STATISTICAL DATA & RESOURCES FOR CHURCHES The Evangelical Covenant Church 8303 West Higgins Road, Chicago, IL 60631 Phone (773) 784-3000, Fax (773) 784-4366 CovChurch.org Containing the Minutes of the 133rd Annual Meeting, Statistical Data, Directory, and General Information 2018-19 EDITION
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YEARBOOKC O V E N A N T
STATISTICAL DATA & RESOURCES FOR CHURCHES
The Evangelical Covenant Church8303 West Higgins Road, Chicago, IL 60631Phone (773) 784-3000, Fax (773) 784-4366
CovChurch.org
Containing the Minutes of the
133rd Annual Meeting, Statistical Data,
Directory, and General Information
2018-19 EDITION
Two-letter Post Office Abbreviations for States and Provinces
UNITED STATES MI Michigan VT Vermont MN Minnesota VA VirginiaAL Alabama MS Mississippi WA WashingtonAK Alaska MO Missouri WV West VirginiaAZ Arizona MT Montana WI WisconsinAR Arkansas NE Nebraska WY WyomingCA California NV Nevada CO Colorado NH New Hampshire CANADACT Connecticut NJ New JerseyDE Delaware NM New Mexico AB AlbertaFL Florida NY New York BC British ColumbiaGA Georgia NC North Carolina MB ManitobaHI Hawaii ND North Dakota NB New BrunswickID Idaho OH Ohio NF NewfoundlandIL Illinois OK Oklahoma NT Northwest TerritoriesIN Indiana OR Oregon NS Nova ScotiaIA Iowa PA Pennsylvania ON OntarioKS Kansas RI Rhode Island PE Prince Edward IslandKY Kentucky SC South Carolina PQ Province of QuebecLA Louisiana SD South Dakota SK SaskatchewanME Maine TN TennesseeMD Maryland TX Texas YT Yukon TerritoryMA Massachusetts UT Utah (LB Labrador)
Notice: The directory lists and statistical data contained in this yearbook have been compiled for the exclusive use of the Executive Board of the Evangelical Covenant Church. Use by other organizations or individuals for solicitation or enlistment by mail or any other such contact procedure is not permitted. Churches and individu-als having knowledge of such unauthorized use of these lists are asked to inform the denominational offices.
ContentsDIRECTORYPersonnel, Ministry Areas, and Programs
President’s Office .......................................................................................................2Advancement..............................................................................................................2Communication .........................................................................................................2Covenant Ministries of Benevolence........................................................................2Covenant Trust Company .........................................................................................2Develop Leaders .........................................................................................................3Finance .......................................................................................................................3Love Mercy Do Justice ..............................................................................................3Make and Deepen Disciples ......................................................................................3National Covenant Properties ..................................................................................3North Park University...............................................................................................3Operations ..................................................................................................................4Serve Globally ............................................................................................................4Start and Strenghten Churches .................................................................................4
Institutions—DenominationalCovenant Educational Institutions ...........................................................................5Covenant Ministries of Benevolence........................................................................5
Boards and Commissions—DenominationalExecutive Board of the Covenant .............................................................................9Council of Administrators.......................................................................................10Emeriti ......................................................................................................................10Administrative Boards of the Covenant .................................................................10Covenant-Related Service Corporation Boards .....................................................13Standing Commissions ............................................................................................14Denominational Organizations/Associations .........................................................16General .....................................................................................................................18
Official Personnel—Regional ConferencesAlaska Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church......................................19Canada Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church ....................................19Central Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church ...................................19East Coast Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church ...............................19Great Lakes Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church ............................20Midsouth Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church ................................20Midwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church .................................20Northwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church ..............................20Pacific Northwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church ..................21Pacific Southwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church ...................21Southeast Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church ................................21
Roster of Ministers and MissionariesMinisters...................................................................................................................26Missionaries ...........................................................................................................138Necrology ...............................................................................................................147Ordinands and Commissioned Staff Ministers ...................................................150
LOCAL CHURCH DATAChurch Information and Personnel .....................................................................154Church Statistics by Conference ..........................................................................267
CONSTITUTION, BYLAWS, AND RULES FOR THE ORDERED MINISTRY
The Evangelical Covenant Church Constitution and Bylaws ............................310Rules for the Ordered Ministry of the ECC ........................................................349
133RD COVENANT ANNUAL MEETINGAnnual Meeting Program ......................................................................................366Minutes of the Annual Meeting of the Covenant Ministerium .........................367 Minutes of the 133rd Annual Meeting .................................................................379Roll of Certified Delegates to the 133rd Annual Meeting ..................................409
Directory
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Personnel, Ministry Areas, and ProgramsCOVENANT OFFICES: 8303 W. Higgins Rd., Chicago, IL 60631;
COVENANT ESTATE PLANNING SERVICESAnn P. Wiesbrock, executive director
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Develop LeadersORDERED MINISTRY(773) 583-3211; [email protected] Davis, executive minister of the ordered ministryTanya Constanza, manager of Covenant orientation/sustaining pastoral excellenceTheresa D. Marks, director of pastoral care servicesDanielle B. Ng, manager of credentialing services
FinanceSteve Klimkowski, treasurer and executive director of financeFredrik Wall, director of finance and benefit administrationPaul Hawkinson, director of pensions and affiliate adviser
COVENANT PENSION PLANSPaul A. Hawkinson, director of pensionsRandall Jordan, pension administrator, (773) 907-3358
Love Mercy Do JusticeCecilia J. Williams, executive ministerAdam Gustine, director of ministry initiativesMeagan S. Gillan, director of women ministriesDominique Gilliard, director of racial righteousness and reconciliation Christine Moolo, manager of ministry services
Make and Deepen DisciplesMichelle Sanchez, executive ministerW. Steven Burger, director of children, family, and intergenerational ministriesJane Chao, director of ministry initiatives Tim Ciccone, director of youth ministry
National Covenant Properties(800) 366-6273; [email protected] Hedstrom, presidentMichele Harbeck Haley, vice-president and CFOJill A. Hall, vice-president of operationsRobert M. Hall, vice-president of real estate servicesRollin P. Persson, vice-president of real estate services
North Park University3225 W. Foster Ave., Chicago, IL 60625; (773) 244-6200; seminary: (773) 244-6210;
admissions: (800) 888-6728; www.northpark.edu (see listing on page 5)Mary K. Surridge, presidentDavid W. Kersten, dean of North Park Theological Seminary
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OperationsRebecca Gonzalez, corporate secretary and executive director of operationsRenata Chorzempa, director of information servicesWilliam Yarbrough, facilities
COVENANT EVENTS(800) 910-2442; [email protected] Burger, director of Covenant Events
Serve GloballyAl Tizon, executive ministerDeborah Masten, director of global personnelLana Heinrich, associate director of global personnel Chrissy Palmerlee, director of ministry services Mark Seversen, director of missional congregationsDale Lusk, international director of global engagementsJosef Rasheed, regional coordinator for AfricaBob and Grace Shim, regional coordinators for AsiaJohn and Letha Kerl, regional coordinators for EuropeEugenio and Pia Restrepo, regional coordinators for Latin America and the Caribbean Darlene and Jeff Anderson, regional coordinators for Middle East/North AfricaDavid Husby, director of Covenant World ReliefPaul DeNeui, director of Center for World Christian StudiesRenée Hale, executive director of Paul Carlson PartnershipDonn Engebretson, project director of Covenant Kids Congo
Start and Strengthen ChurchesAlex Rahill, interim executive ministerShaun Marshall, director of congregational vitalityRyan Thompson, manager of ministry services
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Institutions—DenominationalCovenant Educational InstitutionsNORTH PARK UNIVERSITY(affiliated corporation of the Evangelical Covenant Church)3225 W. Foster Ave., Chicago, IL 60625; (773) 244-6200; seminary: (773) 244-6210;
admissions: (800) 888-6728; www.northpark.eduMary K. Surridge, presidentMichael O. Emerson, provostDavid W. Kersten, vice-president for church relations, dean of seminary Scott Stenmark, vice-president for finance and administration/CFOAntony Scola, vice-president for enrollment management and marketingJon Heintzelman, senior advancement adviser and consultant
CENTRO HISPANO DE ESTUDIOS TEOLOGICOS (CHET)(affiliated corporation of the Evangelical Covenant Church)1005 E. Palmer St., Compton, CA 90221; (424) 785-5880; [email protected];
www.chet.orgEdward F. Delgado, presidentKaren Figueroa, dean
Covenant Ministries of Benevolence(affiliated corporation of the Evangelical Covenant Church)5145 N. California Ave., Chicago, IL 60625; (773) 989-1610, ext. 5001; cmb.orgRoger A. Oxendale, presidentLawrence P. Anderson, executive vice-president/CFO; assistant treasurer
EMC HEALTH, INC.(affiliated corporation of Covenant Ministries of Benevolence)2881 Geer Road, Suite A, Turlock, CA 95382-9005; (209) 664-5180Linda M. Stuhmer, president/CEO
SWEDISH COVENANT HEALTH (DBA SWEDISH COVENANT HOSPITAL)(affiliated corporation of Covenant Ministries of Benevolence)5145 N. California Ave., Chicago, IL 60625; (773) 878-8200;
www.swedishcovenant.orgAnthony Guaccio, president
COVENANT INITIATIVES FOR CARE, INC.(affiliated corporation of Covenant Ministries of Benevolence)5145 N. California Ave., Chicago, IL 60625; (773) 989-1610, ext. 5023;
www.ccmprinceton.orgCovenant Enabling Residences of Illinoiscerofillinois.orgNicolette Lahman, executive director, (708) 687-2038
Bjorklund House (main office)15841 Terrace Dr., Oak Forest, IL 60452; (708) 687-2038Independence Place15700 Reynolds Dr., Oak Forest, IL 60452Harmony House4921 S. Elizabeth Court, Oak Forest, IL 60452Unity Place15207 Long Ave., Oak Forest, IL 60452
Covenant Enabling Residences of Michigan, Inc./Safe Harbor Christian Ministrieswww.cermi.orgRick Larman, executive director, (616) 279-3958
Faith House340 Thornridge Dr. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 48504Hope House350 Thornridge Drive NW., Grand Rapids, MI 48504Joseph’s House866 Forest Park Rd., Muskegon, MI 49441Mary’s House (main office)862 Forest Park Rd., Muskegon, MI 49441; (231) 780-9240
Friendship Place 135 Ash St., Lino Lakes, MN 55126Lakes Place 2121 White Tail Ridge, Lino Lakes, MN, 55110North Place 1623 N. 43rd Ave. E, Duluth, MN 55804Our Place (main office) 322 N. 60th Ave. W, Duluth, MN 55807; (218) 624-3097
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COVENANT RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES, INC.(affiliated corporation of Covenant Ministries of Benevolence)5700 Old Orchard Rd., Ste. 100, Skokie, IL 60077; (773) 878-2294;
www.covenantretirement.orgTerri Cunliffe, president and CEODavid G. Erickson, senior vice-president and general counselJay Hibbard, senior vice-president of sales, marketing, and communicationsJody Holt, chief financial officerMichelle Kozloski, vice-president of human resourcesElizabeth McLaren, vice-president of healthcareScott A. Moore, executive vice-president of campus operationsFrancis Palma, senior vice-president of digital strategiesWilliam Rabe, senior vice-president of enterprise operationsCovenant Home of Chicago2720 W. Foster Ave., Chicago, IL 60625-3510; (773) 506-6900Christina Sicuro, managerCovenant Shores9150 Fortuna Dr., Mercer Island, WA 98040; (206) 268-3000Bob Howell, executive directorVictor Odiakosa, administrator–healthcareCovenant Village of Colorado9153 Yarrow St., Westminster, CO 80021-4563; (303) 424-4828Peter Milbourn, executive directorLinda Perez, associate executive directorJanet Marks, administrator–healthcareCovenant Village of Cromwell52 Missionary Rd., Cromwell, CT 06416-2170; (860) 635-2690, (860) 635-5511;
(860) 635-1497Pamela Klapproth, executive directorMaria Christoforo, administrator–healthcareCovenant Village of Florida9215 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation, FL 33324-2452; (954) 472-2860Doug Fennema, executive directorRyan Kastner, associate executive directorMykelle Henry, administrator–healthcareCovenant Village of Golden Valley5800 St. Croix Ave. N, Golden Valley, MN 55422-4446; (763) 546-6125Jim Angell, executive directorHeather Bell, administrator–healthcareCovenant Village of the Great Lakes2510 Lake Michigan Dr. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504; (616) 735-4541Jana Broughton, executive directorJason Bucher, administrator–healthcare
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Covenant Village of Northbrook2625 Techny Rd., Northbrook, IL 60062; (847) 480-6380Neil Warnygora, executive directorBen Stevens, associate executive directorCharles Newton, administrator–healthcareCovenant Village of Turlock 2125 N. Olive Ave., Turlock, CA 95382-1903; (209) 632-9976Chuck W. Johnson, executive directorDarla Lorenzen, administrator–healthcare
Brandel Manor 1801 N. Olive Avenue, Turlock, CA 95380; (209) 667-5600
The Holmstad700 W. Fabyan Pkwy., Batavia, IL 60510-1247; (630) 879-4000Amanda Gosnell, executive directorDan Stegbauer, associate executive directorMarya Jordan, administrator–healthcareMount Miguel Covenant Village325 Kempton St., Spring Valley, CA 91977-5810; (619) 479-4790Richard Miller, executive directorKaren Kanan, administrator–healthcareThe Samarkand2550 Treasure Dr., Santa Barbara, CA 93105-4892; (805) 687-0701Laurie Small, executive directorScott Bigler, administrator–healthcareWindsor Park Manor124 Windsor Park Dr., Carol Stream, IL 60188-1986; (630) 510-5500Ryan Hust, executive directorLynn Blackburn, administrator–healthcare
SATELLITE LOCATIONSCovenant Place of Tulsa7300 E. 21st Place S, Bixby, OK 74008; (918) 970-4433Garrett Lee, executive director
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Boards and Commissions—Denominational Executive Board of the Covenant(voting members)Scott Dennis (2024), Grand Rapids, MichiganDiane Trujillo Leavitt (2024), Sammamish, WashingtonJulie A. Persson (2024), Carrolton, Texas Victoria Reier (2024), Arvada, ColoradoPaula Frost (2023), Manistee, MichiganCarl Helfrich (2023), Creve Coeur, MissouriPhilip Print (2023), Cottage Grove, MinnesotaMerideth Randles (2023), Seattle, WashingtonRoberto Ghione (2022), Simi Valley, CaliforniaDoris Granberry (2022), Miami, FloridaErick Marquez (2022), Montebello, CaliforniaDwain Tissell (2022), Happy Valley, OregonCindy Wu (2022), Sugar Land, TexasRebecca Barnett (2021), Acton, MassachusettsDavid R. Holder (2021), New Rochelle, New YorkJohn Stewart (2021), Worthington, MinnesotaValerie Thomas (2021), Bethel, AlaskaJon Bonkoski (2020), Arden Hills, MinnesotaDonna Erickson (2020), Minneapolis, MinnesotaMichael L. Jordan (2020), Kerman, CaliforniaJenell Pluim (2020), Wetaskiwin, AlbertaRoy Applequist (2019), Salina, KansasJeffrey A. Houston (2019), McPherson, KansasJoshua Kang (2019), Wheeling, IllinoisAlice Lee (2019), Missouri City, TexasMichael Wilson (2019), Livermore, Californiachair: Jenell Pluim, R R #2., Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 1W9vice-chair: Jeffrey Houston, 1405 Homestead Pl, McPherson, KS 67460secretary: Valerie Thomas, PO Box 2201, Bethel, AK 99559vice-secretary: Paula Frost, 7452 Leonard Avenue, Manistee, MI 49660ex-officio members: John Wenrich, president
Garth McGrath, liaison from Council of SuperintendentsArthur B. DeRooy, liaison from Board of Directors of Covenant Ministries of BenevolenceChristine Rosell, liaison from Board of Trustees of North Park University
advisers: Lance Davis, executive minister of the ordered ministry Erin Chan Ding, executive director of communication
Rebecca Gonzalez, executive director of operationsPeter Hedstrom, president of National Covenant Properties David Kersten, dean of North Park Theological SeminarySteve Klimkowski, executive director of financeRoger Oxendale, president of Covenant Ministries of BenevolenceAlex Rahill, interim executive minister of start and strengthen churches
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Michelle Sanchez, executive minister of make and deepen disciplesMary Surridge, president of North Park University Al Tizon, executive minister of serve globallyAnn Wiesbrock, president of Covenant Trust CompanyCecilia Williams, executive minister of love mercy do justiceAngela Yee, executive director of ministry development
Council of AdministratorsLance Davis, executive minister of the ordered ministry Erin Chan Ding, executive director of communicationsRebecca Gonzalez, executive director of operationsPeter Hedstrom, president of National Covenant PropertiesDavid Kersten, dean of North Park Theological SeminarySteve Klimkowski, executive director of financeRoger Oxendale, president of Covenant Ministries of BenevolenceAlex Rahill, interim executive minister of start and strengthen churchesMichelle Sanchez, executive minister of make and deepen disciplesMary Surridge, president of North Park UniversityAl Tizon, executive minister of serve globallyJohn Wenrich, president of the Covenant Ann Wiesbrock, president of Covenant Trust CompanyCecilia Williams, executive minister of love mercy do justiceAngela Yee, executive director of ministry development
EmeritiDeirdre M. Banks, executive director emerita of Covenant Women MinistriesDeborah C. Blue, executive minister emerita of love mercy and do justiceStephen R. Dawson, president emeritus of National Covenant PropertiesDavid W. Johnson, president emeritus of National Covenant PropertiesEvelyn M.R. Johnson, executive director emerita of Christian education and discipleshipLeRoy M. Johnson, president emeritus of Covenant Trust CompanyPaul E. Larsen, president emeritus of the CovenantRobert C. Larson, executive secretary emeritus of church growth and evangelismDean A. Lundgren, vice-president emeritus for financeDonald L. Meyer, executive minister emeritus of communicationDavid S. Noreen, executive secretary emeritus of Christian education and discipleshipDoreen L. Olson, executive minister emerita of Christian formationGlenn R. Palmberg, president emeritus of the CovenantCurtis D. Peterson, executive minister emeritus of serve globallyGary B. Walter, president emeritus of the Covenant
Administrative Boards of the CovenantBOARD OF BENEVOLENCEHilary Applequist (2024), Omaha, NebraskaKristen Brown (2024), Rochester, New YorkMichael S. Carrion (2024), Englewood, New JerseyKaren Rydell (2024), Portland, Oregon
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David Y. Kim (2023), Fort Lee, New JerseyKaren Manlove (2023), Swanzey, New Hampshire Susan Poston (2023), New Brighton, Minnesota James Rose (2023), Anchorage, AlaskaKathy Buettner (2022), Wheaton, IllinoisRobert H. Anderson (2020), Roseville, CaliforniaArthur DeRooy (2020), Hilmar, CaliforniaRichard Nelson (2020), Lincoln, NebraskaMary Palmer (2020), Concord, Californiachair: Richard Nelsonvice-chair: Arthur DeRooysecretary: Kathy Buettnertreasurer: Mary Palmerex-officio members: John Wenrich, president of the Covenant
Roger A. Oxendale, president of Covenant Ministries of Benevolence Donna Erickson, liaison from Executive Board Paul Wilson, liaison from Council of Superintendents
advisers: Terri Cunliffe, president, Covenant Retirement Communities, Inc. Anthony Guaccio, president, Swedish Covenant Health Linda H. Stuhmer, president, EMC Health, Inc.Scott T. Hanson, vice-president; assistant treasurer
BOARD OF NOMINATIONSJames A. Fretheim (2023), Bemidji, MinnesotaMeghan A. K. Johnson (2023), Soldotna, Alaska Theodore B. Law (2023) Houston, Texas Juana I. Nesta (2023), Oakley, CaliforniaJulia D. S. Sandstrom (2023), Winnipeg, Manitoba Paul A. Peterson (2022), Bellingham, WashingtonCarolyn Larson (2021), Montclair, New JerseyCheryl Borgeson (2020), Chicago, IllinoisA. Evan Westburg (2020), Lincoln, NebraskaBritt Dahlstrom (2019), Westerville, OhioSarah R. Robinson (2019), Orlando, Floridachair: Evan Westburg, 6024 L St., Lincoln, NE 68510secretary: Sarah Robinson, 1505 Canton St., Orlando, FL 32803ex-officio member: John Wenrich, president of the Covenantadviser: Rebecca Gonzalez, executive director of operations
BOARD OF THE ORDERED MINISTRYSharon R. Anderson (2023), Sammamish, WashingtonRandall E. Friesen (2023), Wetaskiwin, AlbertaTerrance S. Woodson (2023), Duncanville, TexasGuadalupe Dany Flores (2022), Chicago, IllinoisDebbie Hamilton (2022), Soldotna, AlaskaKaren H. Ingebretson (2022), Grand Rapids, MichiganDarrell L. Nelson (2022), Poplar, WisconsinGreg N. Applequist (2021), Omaha, NebraskaBarbara J. Swanson (2021), Malmo, Sweden
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Nancy L. Ebner (2020) Indian Orchard, MassachusettsHenry G. Greenidge (2020), Clearwater, FloridaJames N. Holst (2020), Roseville, CaliforniaClyde K. Ohta (2019), Salem, OregonMark T. Pattie (2019), Lino Lakes, Minnesota chair: Mark T. Pattie, 2655 Fifth St. NW, New Brighton, MN 55112secretary: Greg N. Applequist, 201 N. 90th St., Omaha, NE 68114ex-officio members: John S. Wenrich, president of the Covenant
Liz Mosbo VerHage, president of the Covenant MinisteriumLance L. Davis, executive minister of the ordered ministryDavid W. Kersten, dean of North Park Theological SeminaryJohn C. Stewart, liaison from the Executive BoardEdward F. Delgado, president of Centro Hispano de Estudios TeologicosCatherine Gilliard, liaison from the Council of Superintendents
advisers: Theresa D. Marks, director of pastoral care services, ordered ministry Danielle B. Ng, manager of credentialing services
BOARD OF PENSIONS AND BENEFITSRachel Burke (2023), Decatur, Georgia James Stanley-Erickson (2023), Harleysville, PennsylvaniaValton Barrett (2022), Stone Mountain, GeorgiaJohn Douglass (2022), North Oaks, MinnesotaBruce Peterson (2022), Eagan, MinnesotaMonty Harmon (2021), Olympia, WashingtonLowell Peterson (2021), Bay City, WisconsinScott Applequist (2020), Morton Grove, IllinoisAndrea Johnson (2020), Wilmette, IllinoisAnthony Wyatt (2020), The Villages, FloridaGilbert Friesen (2019), Westminster, ColoradoEdward Lee (2019), Missouri City, Texaschair (adviser): R. Hugh Magill, Winnetka, Illinoissecretary: Andrea Johnsonex-officio members: John Wenrich, president of the Covenant
Paul Hawkinson, director of pensions Steve Klimkowski, treasurer and executive director of finance
Lance Davis, executive minister of the ordered ministry Merideth Randles, liaison from the Executive Board Tammy Swanson-Draheim, liaison from the Council of Superintendents
advisers: Charles Beckstrom, legal adviser Fredrik Wall, director of finance
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF NORTH PARK UNIVERSITYGreg Crawford (2023), Lisle, IllinoisGail Dahlstrom (2023), Chicago, IllinoisPeter Nelson (2023), Wilmette, IllinoisVirgil Applequist (2022), Palatine, Illinois Jay Carstenbrock (2022), Wheaton, IllinoisMary Miller (2022), Middletown, ConnecticutErin Oleniczak (2022), Lincolnwood, Illinois
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David Youngberg (2021), Chicago, IllinoisMayra Lopez-Humphreys (2021), New York, New YorkDavid Otfinoski, (2021), Chester, ConnecticutThomas Trautman (2021), Plymouth, MinnesotaPeggy Bley (2020), San Francisco, CaliforniaRebekah Eklund (2020), Baltimore, MarylandKeith Hamilton (2020), Soldotna, AlaskaEfrem Smith (2020), Brentwood, CaliforniaKanyere Eaton (2019), Mount Vernon, New YorkBeth Fredrickson (2019), Wauwatosa, WisconsinChristine Rosell (2019), Lincolnwood, IllinoisOwen Youngman (2019), Deerfield, Illinoisappointed members: Marvin Curtis (2022), Granger, Indiana
chair: Owen Youngman, 40 Kenmore Ave., Deerfield, IL 60015vice-chair: Jay Carstenbrock, ON753 Waverly Court, Wheaton, IL 60187secretary: Beth Frederickson, 7927 Warren Ave., Wauwatosa, WI 53213treasurer: David Youngbergex-officio members: John Wenrich, president of the Covenant
Mary K. Surridge, president of North Park University Jon Bonkoski, liaison from the Executive BoardHoward Burgoyne, liaison from Council of Superintendents
Covenant-Related Service Corporation BoardsBEZALEL, INC. Paul Hawkinson, president, Chicago, Illinois
COVENANT INITIATIVES FOR CARE, INC.Lisa R. Caridine, chair, Chicago, Illinois
Ädelbrook Behavioral and Developmental Services, Inc. Howard Burgoyne, co-chair, Cromwell, Connecticut Harold Spooner, co-chair, Chicago, Illinois
NATIONAL COVENANT PROPERTIES(affiliated corporation of the Evangelical Covenant Church)Peter Hedstrom, president, Chicago, IllinoisJon Brorson, chair, Naperville, Illinois
PAUL CARLSON PARTNERSHIPRenée Hale, executive director, Chicago IllinoisTom Verdoorn, chair, Minneapolis, Minnesota
SWEDISH COVENANT HEALTHAnthony Guaccio, president Chris Olson, chair, Chicago, Illinois
Standing Commissions COMMISSION ON BIBLICAL GENDER EQUALITYDavid Chambers (2020) Spring, TexasGary Davis (2020), La Porte, IndianaAbby J. Jones (2021), Phoenix, Arizona Janice E. Bros (2019), Albertville, MinnesotaJessica F. Carter (2019), Middletown, ConnecticutLynette Lewis (2019), Chicago, Illinoischair: Abby Jones, 4242 E. Greenway Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85032ex-officio members: John S. Wenrich, president of the Covenant
Lance L. Davis, executive minister of the ordered ministryadvisers: Debra R. Auger, dean of students, North Park Theological Seminary Susan A. Cosio, Association for Covenant Clergy Women
Meagan S. Gillan, director of women’s ministries Megan Herrold, North Park Theological Seminary student representative Cecilia J. Williams, executive minister of love mercy do justice
COMMISSION ON CHRISTIAN ACTIONKrisann Jarvis Foss (2021), Charleston, South CarolinaDale Kuehne, (2021), Keene, New HampshireDavid Williams (2021), Loveland, ColoradoJim Sequeira (2020), Seattle, WashingtonJesse Slimak (2020), Leroy, MichiganLuke Swanson (2020), Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Lenore Three Stars (2020), Spokane, Washingtonchair: Luke Swanson, 1614 Irving Ave. N, Minneapolis, MN 55411ex-officio members: John Wenrich, president of the Covenant
Cecilia Williams, executive minister of love mercy do justiceadviser: David Husby, director of Covenant World Relief
COMMISSION ON COVENANT HISTORYPhilip Anderson (2020), Hovland, MinnesotaThomas Kelly (2020) Chicago, IllinoisTomas Sanabria (2020), Chicago, IllinoisMark Tao (2020), Chicago, Illinoischair: Tom Kelly, 5245 N. Christiana Ave., Chicago, IL 60625ex-officio members: John Wenrich, president of the Covenant Erin Chan Ding, executive director of communicationadvisers: Andrew Meyer, director of archives and special collections, North Park University Hauna Ondrey, assistant professor of church history, North Park Theological Seminary Jane Swanson-Nystrom, managing editor of publications, Covenant Communications
COMMISSION ON ETHNIC MINISTRIESAbraham Bejarano, Van Nuys, California, representative from MHIPEBryan Murphy, Freemont, California, president of AAMAAlex Gee, Madison, Wisconsin, representative from AAMAJuana Nesta, Oakley, California, representative from MHIPETricia Ivanoff, Chicago, Illinois, representative, Native Alaskan PastorsMary Chung March, Minneapolis, Minnesota, president, CAPAStephanie Ann Mathis, Portland, Oregon, representative from CAPAJohn Wenrich, president of the Covenantchair: John Wenrich, 8303 W. Higgins Rd., Chicago, IL 60631advisers: Angela Yee, executive director of ministry development
Cecilia Williams, executive minister of love mercy do justice
COMMISSION ON PASTORAL RELATIONSJohn S. Wenrich, president of the CovenantLance L. Davis, executive minister of the ordered ministryDavid W. Kersten, dean of North Park Theological SeminaryGarth T. Bolinder, superintendent, Midsouth Conference Howard K. Burgoyne, superintendent, East Coast Conference Catherine Gilliard, superintendent, Southeast ConferenceCurtis P. Ivanoff, superintendent, Alaska ConferenceGarth McGrath, superintendent, Great Lakes ConferenceDanny Martinez, superintendent, Central ConferenceGlenn S. Peterson, superintendent, Canada Conference Mark R. Stromberg, superintendent, Northwest ConferenceTammy K. Swanson-Draheim, superintendent, Midwest ConferencePaul V. Wilson, superintendent, Pacific Southwest ConferenceGregory J.Yee, superintendent, Pacific Northwest Conferencechair: Lance L. Davis, 8303 W. Higgins Rd., Chicago, IL 60631adviser: Danielle B. Ng, manager of credentialing services, ordered ministry
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COMMISSION ON TOWN AND COUNTRY MINISTRIESAndrew Morrell (2022), Marion, IndianaTim Shekleton(2022), Wheaton, MinnesotaJesse Slimak (2021), Leroy, MichiganJeana Rico (2020), Kerman, CaliforniaJason Ashley (2019), Balfour, British Columbiachair: Tim Shekleton, Wheaton, Minnesotaex-officio members: John Wenrich, president of the Covenantadviser: Mary Hendrickson, liason from Start and Strengthen Churches
COMMISSION ON WORSHIPSarah Monson (2021), Rochester, MinnesotaDane Anderson (2020), Bedford, New HampshireJelani Greenidge (2020), Portland, OregonMichael Hill (2019), San Rafael, CaliforniaGeila Rajaee (2019), Columbus, OhioBrandi Sanders (2019), Kent, WashingtonKimberly Wright (2019), East Harlem, New Yorkchair: Dane Anderson, 395 Joppa Hill Rd., Bedford, NH 03110ex-officio members: John Wenrich, president of the Covenant
Michelle Sanchez, executive minister of make and deepen disciples
Denominational Organizations/Associations
ADVOCATES FOR COVENANT CLERGY WOMEN Jeanette Conver, president, Kent, WashingtonAmy Oxendale-Imig, financial secretary, Chicago, IllinoisBetsy Vanderpool, treasurer, El Dorado, California Jason Stromstad, Alaska Conference liaison, Scammon Bay, AlaskaNatasha Westerhoud, Canada Conference liaison, Norquay, SaskatchewanDawn Bodi, Central Conference liaison, West Lafayette, IndianaDevyn Chambers Johnson, East Coast Conference liaison, Springfield, Virginia Paula Frost, Great Lakes Conference liaison, Manistee, MichiganBrenda Patterson, Midsouth Conference liaison, Plano, TexasTracy Welker, Midwest Conference liaison, Longmont, ColoradoJan Bros, Northwest Conference liaison, Mounds View, MinnesotaTorina Salcedo, Pacific Northwest Conference liaison, Kent, WashingtonJon Lemmond, Pacific Southwest Conference liaison, Santa Barbara, CaliforniaSarah Robinson, Southeast Conference liaison, Orlando, Florida
AFRICAN AMERICAN MINISTERS ASSOCIATION (AAMA)Bryan Murphy, president, 47385 Warm Springs Blvd., Fremont, California 94539Alex Gee, first vice-president, Madison, WisconsinMichael Thomas, second vice-president, Seattle, WashingtonNilwona Nowlin, secretary, Chicago, Illinois
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ASSOCIATION OF COVENANT CAMPS AND CONFERENCE CENTERSJim Condap, president, Swanzey, New HampshireChadwick Persons, secretary, Grand Rapids, MinnesotaEric Anderson, treasurer, Lake Geneva, WisconsinRance Hughes, Blue Jay, CaliforniaNatalie Swanson, McGregor, MinnesotaErik Strom, Iron River, MichiganTim Ciccone executive vice-president, liaison from Make and Deepen Disciples,
ASSOCIATION OF COVENANT SPIRITUAL DIRECTORSRick Mylander, president, Coupeville, WashingtonPatty Thompson, vice-president, Salina, Kansas Tim Musslewhite, finances, Loveland, ColoradoJudy Peterson, secretary, Eagan, MinnesotaJennifer Andersson, website coordinator, Farmington, MichiganJanice Kelly, missionary representative, Chicago, IllinoisTammy Long, San Mateo, CaliforniaLina Sanchez-Herrera, Naperville, Illinois
COVENANT ASIAN PASTORS ASSOCIATION (CAPA)Mary Chung March, president, Minneapolis, MinnesotaStephanie Ahn Mathis, vice-president, Portland, OregonBrian Hui, treasurer, Union City, CaliforniaMark Tao, secretary, Chicago, Illinois
COVENANT CHAPLAINS ASSOCIATION Susan Cosio, chair, Davis, California; [email protected] Willett, vice-chair, Chicago, IllinoisJeffery Pate, secretary/treasurer, New Orleans, Louisiana
COVENANT MINISTERIUM (EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE)Liz Mosbo VerHage, president, 1401 NW Leary Way, Seattle, WA 98107Robert W. Johnson, vice-president, Turlock, CaliforniaBeth I. Ernest, secretary, Caledonia, MichiganMark J. Tao, vice-secretary, Chicago, IllinoisLavern R. Holdeman, treasurer, Omaha, Nebraska John S. Wenrich, president of the CovenantLance L. Davis, executive minister of the ordered ministryMark T. Pattie, chair of the Board of the Ordered Ministry, New Brighton, MinnesotaDavid W. Kersten, dean, North Park Theological Seminary(The chairs of regional ministerial associations are also members.) advisers: Theresa D. Marks, manager of pastoral care services, ordered ministry
Danielle B. Ng, manager of credentialing services, ordered ministry
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MINISTERIOS HISPANOS DE LA IGLESIA DEL PACTO EVANGÉLICO (MHIPE)Juana Nesta, president, Oakley, California Abraham Bejarano, vice-president, Los Angeles, California Roberto Ghione, vice-president, Simi Valley, California Dany Flores, treasurer, Chicago, Illinois Mauricio Dell, secretary, Minneapolis, Minnesota Walter Gomez, at-large, Richmond, California Sandra Villela, at-large, Las Vegas, Nevada
GeneralCOUNCIL OF SUPERINTENDENTSCurtis P. Ivanoff, AlaskaGlenn Peterson, CanadaDanny Martinez, CentralHoward K. Burgoyne, East CoastGarth McGrath, Great LakesGarth T. Bolinder, chair, MidsouthTammy K. Swanson-Draheim, MidwestMark R. Stromberg, NorthwestGregory J. Yee, Pacific NorthwestPaul V. Wilson, Pacific SouthwestCatherine Gilliard, Southeastex-officio members: John Wenrich, president of the Covenant
Angela Yee, executive director of ministry development Alex Rahill, interim executive minister of start and strengthen churches
Official Personnel—Regional ConferencesALASKA CONFERENCE OF THE EVANGELICAL COVENANT CHURCH(a corporation)Mailing Address: PO Box 200446, Anchorage, AK 99520Location: 228 W 11th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501; (907) 222-6348; email: info@
CANADA CONFERENCE OF THE EVANGELICAL COVENANT CHURCH (The Evangelical Covenant Church of Canada, a corporation)PO Box 2247, Strathmore, AB T1P 1K2; (403) 324-9552; [email protected];
Institutions—Regional(Regional institutions are operated by, associated with, or supported by regional conferences or regional associations of churches.)
ALASKA Arctic Broadcasting Association–Radio Station KICY (Nome) Box 820, Nome, AK 99762; (800) 478-5429, (907) 443-2213;
[email protected]; www.kicy.orgPatty Burchell, general managerAlaska Christian College35109 Royal Pl., Soldotna, AK 99669; (907) 260-7422; [email protected];
alaskacc.eduKeith J. Hamilton, presidentCovenant Youth of Alaska (CYAK)PO Box 203356, Anchorage, AK 99520; (907) 625-1525; [email protected];
www.cyak.orgByron Bruckner, executive director
EAST COAST New England Seafarers Mission, Inc. 1 Black Falcon Ave., Boston, MA 02210-2415; (617) 443-0282;
NORTHWESTMinnehaha Academy 4200 W. River Pkwy., Minneapolis, MN 55406; (612) 729-8321;
minnehahaacademy.net Donna M. Harris, president
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Bible Camps(Bible camps are operated by, associated with, or supported by regional conferences,regional associations, churches, or groups of churches. For general information visit www.covenantcamps.org or email [email protected].)
ALASKACovenant Bible CampPO Box 203356, Anchorage, AK 99520; (907) 625-1525;
[email protected]; covenantbiblecamp.orgChickaloon Retreat CenterContact: Covenant Youth of Alaska (CYAK), PO Box 203356, Anchorage, AK
CENTRALCovenant Harbor Bible Camp1724 W. Main St., Lake Geneva, WI 53147; (262) 248-3600;
[email protected]; www.covenantharbor.orgRay Warren, executive directorCovenant Point Bible Camp358 W. Hagerman Lake Rd., Iron River, MI 49935; (906) 265-2117; (906) 265-5123;