Fall 2020 Virtual Pastors Retreat: Whole and Reconciled
How does a pastor lead well, care well, and preach well in the most volatile cultural circumstances that our generation has experienced? Al Tizon will help us answer that question in our upcoming retreat as he shares wisdom gleaned during decades of ministry. His clear voice will offer pathways forward so that we and the people we serve may be “whole and reconciled” – to God and one another.
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Good News Report: Sanctuary Columbus Church, Columbus, OH
Seeking out these “Good News” stories from churches within the Great Lakes Conference has been such a bright light during this Coronavirus Pandemic, as they quietly remind us of the good fruit: love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control. I cannot think of a time in... Read More
Subscribe to our E-News!
Did you know that we have a Great Lakes Conference E-Newsletter? Our E-News is simply a tool we use to share “good news” stories about how God is moving in the hearts and lives of people throughout the 75 churches in our region. It allows us to easily share updates... Read More
Good News Report: Messiah Church, Detroit, MI
We’ve all heard the popular phrase used to encourage positivity in the midst of less-than-ideal circumstances. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Messiah Church in Detroit, MI is doing just that by finding creative ways to get Scripture into people’s hands, heads and hearts amidst a global pandemic. A... Read More
New Splash Pad at CMMBC
Progress on the new splash pad at Covenant Mountain Mission Bible Camp (CMMBC) has come a long way this summer. All the plumbing and infrastructure is in place, and the water is running. They look forward to finishing the rubber coating on the deck before the end of September. Joe... Read More
Good News Report: Bethany Covenant Church, DuBois, PA
Please join us in celebrating a Good News Report on Outreach at Bethany Covenant Church in DuBois, PA. Reflecting upon this year’s Annual Celebration and the decision to feature Good News Reports in our E-Newsletter gathering, I am in awe of the way the Lord has continued to bring these... Read More
Ways to Combat Isolation and Quarantine Fatigue
by Kari Eidnes and Jody Eidnes
Covid-19 has drastically impacted mental health in America, increasing rates of depressed mood, suicide, and posttraumatic stress disorder. Due to simply living through a pandemic, as a nation, we are facing collective trauma. The amount of suffering that is visible and essentially in our backyards is unlike anything many people have experienced in their lifetime.
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Covid-19 has drastically impacted mental health in America, increasing rates of depressed mood, suicide, and posttraumatic stress disorder. Due to simply living through a pandemic, as a nation, we are facing collective trauma. The amount of suffering that is visible and essentially in our backyards is unlike anything many people have experienced in their lifetime.
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Good News Report: Vitality at Faith Covenant Church in Farmington Hills, MI
by Dani Van Voorst
Please join us in celebrating a Good News Report on Vitality at Faith Covenant Church in Farmington Hills, MI. Newly introduced to the Evangelical Covenant Church, it has been a fascinating journey immersing myself into systems and traditions that l had not before been privy. I recently had a delightfully encouraging conversation with Pastor Mike Rice...
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Please join us in celebrating a Good News Report on Vitality at Faith Covenant Church in Farmington Hills, MI. Newly introduced to the Evangelical Covenant Church, it has been a fascinating journey immersing myself into systems and traditions that l had not before been privy. I recently had a delightfully encouraging conversation with Pastor Mike Rice...
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Update: Covenant Mountain Mission Bible Camp
We love highlighting our camps and the good they are doing for the Kingdom. CMMBC continues to find innovative ways to continue making a difference, despite a plethora of cancellations and restrictions due to COVID-19. In a summer of hectic planning, re-planning, frustration, discouragement and simply not knowing what to... Read More
Fall Pastors Retreat 2020
Please SAVE THE DATE for this year’s Fall Pastors Retreat. Entitled “Whole and Reconciled,” this will be held virtually on November 9 and 10, 2020 featuring speaker Al Tizon. Watch for details to come!