Important Information​

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Faithfully Forward

 

One of the key markers of the early church was their unwavering faithfulness. In the book of Acts, we see early believers devote themselves to teaching, fellowship, generosity, community, worshiping together, and giving God all the glory. We recognize the same traits in our churches locally and globally throughout the Covenant. This year’s Gather theme, “Faithfully Forward,” is an invitation to celebrate how God is moving throughout the denomination as we celebrate God’s faithfulness this past year, and we look forward to the future with hope.​

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ECC Annual Meeting

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Maintaining good standing is required to be able to vote at the annual Ministerium meeting. It also qualifies you to apply for grants and scholarships in the Evangelical Covenant Church, as well as for receiving endorsements and letters of good standing. 

Please get into good standing prior to registering for the Ministerium Meeting in June.

The registration deadline for the Ministerium Meeting

is June 6th.

The Four Markers of Good standing are as follows:
 

Dues

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All who hold an active credential owe dues to the Conference Ministerial Association where they serve.

• Military Chaplains in full time active duty are billed by and pay dues to the Denominational Ministerium Treasurer. 

• Serve Globally Global Personnel have dues paid by that mission priority.

• Dues are optional for those whose credential status is inactive, retired, or on leave of absence. 

  • If you are unsure of your credential status, reply to this email, or email Bethany Saldaña directly.

• Economic hardship exemptions are available upon request to the president of the ministerium, Harvey Drake. 

CovConnect Profile

Your profile must be updated and approved every three years. This year, that means you should have an approved profile in 2023, 2024, or 2025. 

• https://covconnect.covchurch.org/logincd.php

• Update your profile with significant events such as promotions, certifications, degrees, changes in call; make sure your address and your contact information are current.

• Once your profile is completed, go to the Superintendent tab to submit it for approval.

• If you need help logging in, please contact Bethany Saldaña

Annual Vocational Growth Tool

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• https://form.123formbuilder.com/2651751/form

• Must be completed each Spring, and reflects learning for the previous year

• Link is always available under the "resources" tab when logged into CovConnect.

Healthy Connections

Below are some ways you can maintain healthy connections with your colleagues.  

• Cluster groups

• Retreats

• Mentoring Relationships

• Annual Meeting 

• Study Groups

• Midwinter Conferences

If you have questions about whether you are in good standing or your current credential status, please contact Bethany Saldaña at bethany.saldana@covchurch.org. ​

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There will be portions of the Annual Meeting that are open for public viewing, worship, and participation. The majority of the business, however, including content that involves votes and discussion, are only open to Active and Retired Ministerium Members who are in Good Standing. Those who are Inactive, not in Good Standing, or guests who are not Ministerium members are not able to attend the Annual Meeting without prior approval from the Ministerium Executive Board. 

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Continuing Education

This will happen during our meeting time.