Clergy Support
As clergy you pay dues to your Regional Ministerium Treasurer. Contact your Regional Ministerial (MA) Chair to ask about an exemption for dues. Check your conference site for contact info for these officers - link.
Roles (DOWNLOAD)
Each ECC Conference/Region will host a zoom call session hosted by their ministerial leaders/staff for the purpose of connecting pastors with each other and giving brief updates/sharing resources from their region.
Alaska
Canada
Pacific Northwest
Pacific Southwest
Midwest
Midsouth
Northwest
Central
Great Lakes
Southeast
East Coast
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Asian American Christian Collaborative Statement on Anti-Asian Racism in the Time of Covid-19: LINK
Raymond Chang with Mark Labberton: Why I signed the (AACC) Statement: VIDEO
"Calling coronovirus "Chinese Virus" Instigates Blame...", Eugene Cho: ARTICLE
STOP AAPI HATE Reporting Center: LINK
The Coronavirus is Exposing Our Racial Divides, Ibram X. Kendi: ARTICLE
The Covid Tracking Project (Race & Ethnicity)- Research: LINK
COVID-19 in Racial & Ethnic Minority Groups, Center for Disease Control (CDC): LINK
COVID-19: Health Equity Resources (American Medical Association): LINK
Asian American and Pacific Islander Health Forum's Open Source Google Doc- multiple languages- LINK
National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) Covid Info &Resources: LINK
Association of Professional Chaplains (APC) COVID-19 Resources: LINK
Association of Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) Resources & Accretitation Updates: LINK
COVID-19 Chaplancy Resources from Chaplancy Innovation Lab (via Harvard Divinity): LINK
(LMDJ REPOST) : COVID & Domestic Violence Podcast fest. Rev. Ramilia Williams & Dr. Elizabeth Pierre: LINK
(LMDJ REPOST): Domestic Violence Hotline Article about Staying Safe during COVID-19: LINK
(LMDJ REPOST): Preventing Child Sexual Abuse During COVID-19: LINK
COVID-19 Resources for Undocumented Immigrants (Recursos Para Comunidades Indocumentadas) from Undocuscholars: LINK
COVID-19 Legal Resources & Know Your Rights for Immigrants: National Immigrant Justice Center: LINK
Resources for Immigrants During the COVID-19 Crisis, Illinois Coalition for Immigrant & Refugee Rights: LINK
Open Letter to ICE from Medical Professionals Urging Release of Individuals in Detention due to Covid-19 (via National Association of Independent Schools): LINK
Podcast: "Covering the Covid-19 Basics" (Native/ Indigineous Communities), Native America Calling April 20, 2020: LINK
SPE offers both learning cohort opportunities and individual and group grants for spiritual and vocational development. For general information, go to https://covchurch.org/vocational-ministry/spe/, or contact the Manager of Ministry Services, at spe@covchurch.org.
2021 Agenda-
2021 Standing Rules-
2019 Ministerium AM Minutes- VIEW
Bios for National Officer Election-
Proposed 2021 Rules for the Ordered Ministry- VIEW
Ministry License List 2021-2022- VIEW
Change in Standing List 2021- VIEW
Finalization Candidates List (Transfer Ordn, Ordn, Cms, Consc) 2020-2021- VIEW
Proposed Budget and Finance Report- VIEW
Proposed Ministerium Bylaws Amendment - VIEW
Executive Board Workgroup Comments on Proposed Ministerium Bylaws Amendment (6.21.21)- VIEW
Resolution to Repudiate the Doctrine of Discovery-
2019 Executive Session Meeting Minutes- Available to members by request; will be shared during meeting
Proposed Bylaws Q&A Zoom (6/4/21)- VIEW VIDEO
Pension Report- VIEW
Lifetime Service Award Honorees- VIEW
Resource Paper on Immigraton
No Meeting Due to Covid-19
Agenda (updated 6.25.19) - VIEW/DOWNLOAD
Agenda Summary & Meeting Info- VIEW/DOWNLOAD
Financial Report & Proposed Budget - VIEW/ DOWNLOAD
Reasoning Behind Budget Changes- VIEW/ DOWNLOAD
Biographic Info for Election of National Officers - VIEW/ DOWNLOAD
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Anti-Racism (Approved 6.26.19)- LINK
Immigration Rights Resource List (LINK)
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Instructions for Conference Treasurers
Sample Position Desciptions
Ministerium Constitution & Bylaws- VIEW/ DOWNLOAD
2019 Annual Mtng Minutes - Please see below under "Past Years- 2019"
For assistance with debt consolidation and counseling as well as individual and congregational financial planning and associated grants, go to Financial Leadership at http://financialleadership.covchurch.org/
Members must maintain four requirements to be in Good Standing/eligible to vote. Contact your Regional Chair to be sure your dues have been received by May of that year. Check CovConnect to confirm your Vocational Growth Tool and profile are up to date. Lists of members currently in Good Standing are updated before the Ministerium Annual Business Meeting and maintained by the Department of Develop Leaders. For questions contact ministry@covchurch.org For more info: How to Maintain Good Standing - link
Coming Soon.
CHET Leaders & Lament - en espanol, hosted by Dean Dr. Karen Figueroa Lamentaciones: Terapia para la Aflicción. Lamentaciones fue escrito con el propósito de enseñarnos la revelación del discernimiento especial, una lección que Dios nos enseña por medio del sufrimiento. En todas las escrituras se nos dice que el dolor y el sufrimiento son los instrumentos de los que se vale Dios para enseñarnos. Mediante el sufrimiento se consigue la fortaleza de carácter. Es por la bondad de Dios que no hemos sido consumidos. En medio del sufrimiento, Dios nos revela su compasión, gozo, paz y bendición.
Women of Color Refresh Group - hosted by Dieula Previlon & Ruby Varghese Join other women of color and for a refreshing space to check on around self-care for women of color in this season.
Leaders of Color Refresh Group - hosted by Mark Tao & ------------ Gather with other Black, Indigenous, and people of color to check in and reimagine together how to stay resourced and connected in this season.
Prayer as a Vehicle to Reimagine - hosted by Stacia Michael & Randall Friesen Discern and pray together over timely realities in the church and in the world; this will be a space to practice and engage in habits of prayer, intercession, listening, etc.
Chaplains Association Session - hosted by Susan Cosio
Association of Covenant Clergy Women - hosted by Jeannette Conver
Ministerium Constitution & Bylaws- VIEW/ DOWNLOAD
Standing Rules (updated 6.26.19) - VIEW/DOWNLOAD
2018 Annual Mtng Minutes -
100 Ideas for Pastors and Ministry Leaders: LINK
Calvin Institute of Worship COVID-19 RESOURCES: LINK
COVID-19 Wheaton College Resources: LINK
Samuel Dewitt Procter Conference Resources for Coronavirus: LINK
From Harvard Divinity School:
From Yale Divinity School:
"Be Strong and Courageous-Facing the Challenges of Pastoral Care in a Time of Social Distancing", Interfaith Center of New York. April 8: VIDEO
"Imagining a Shared Economy: An Interview with Willie Jennings", Reflections Magazine, Spring 2020: ARTICLE
"The Hell of Holy Saturday", Shelly Rambo Christian Century April 7, 2020: ARTICLE
From Duke Divinity School:
"Offering Hope and Help", David Emmanuel Goatley, director of Black Church Studies, Duke Divintiy School: ARTICLE
"Life on the Other Side of Easter", Luke Powery, Professor, Duke Divinity School: ARTICLE
"Being a Resurrection People in a Time of Death, Professor Valerie Cooper, Duke Divinity School: ARTICLE
"Black Skin, White Masks: Racism, Vulnerability & Refuting Black Pathology", Ruha Benjamin Princeton University: ARTICLE
7 Last Words: Riverside Church: LINK
7 Last Words: Truth's Table Podcast: LINK
COVID-19 Church Online Summit, Humanitarian Disaster Institute (Feat. Eugene Cho, Brenda Salter McNeil): LINK
General Ministerium Info and Leadership- LINK/ DOWNLOAD
Ministerium Consitution & Bylaws- LINK
FAQs on Ministerium & Ordered Ministry- LINK
How to Maintain Good Standing - LINK
CovConnect- LINK
Each of these break-outs are being hosted for the purpose of sharing information and resources related to their topic or membership area.
Develop Leaders Information - Marti Burger & Herb Frost Join Herb Frost, Director of Vocational and Spiritual Development and Marti Burger, Director of Vocational Innovation, for an interactive conversation about resources the Covenant has to offer our pastoral community from Financial Leadership, Thriving in Ministry Cohorts, Sustaining Pastoral Excellence grants to Creating Cultures of Generosity for your congregations, ministries powered by the Lilly Foundation.
Sexuality and Pastoral Care - hosted by Greg Applequist & Mary Peterson At Midwinter Greg and Mary facilitated a conversation around pastoral care and four topics: premarital sex, sexual abuse, LGBTQ questions and pornography. We will continue that conversation and think together as pastors about how to navigate similar topics.
Reimagining the Six-Fold Test - hosted by Mosaic Commission/Presidents of the Ethnic Commissions This session will focus on the Sixfold Test and help people reimagine how to implement and be part of a re-launch of the sixfold test.
Covenant Identity Documents- COMING SOON
Six-Fold Test - LINK/ DOWNLOAD
Ethical Guidelines for ECC Clergy - LINK/ DOWNLOAD
Called and Gifted- A Statement on Women in Ministry- LINK/ DOWNLOAD
2019 Pension Update: "We hope you will take the time to watch this ~26-minute video outlining the key proposed changes to the CPP and the related implications for you as a participant or a local church. These changes will be voted on at Gather in Omaha. Last week, we sent a technical notice on the Plan Amendments as required by our ECC constitution (60 days in advance of Gather). We trust that this summary video will help provide further understanding of the context of our evaluation and the implications of plan changes for you. This serves as an advance preview of the near-final changes to be presented at Gather. Final decisions will be recommended by the Board of Pensions on May 17 and affirmed by the Executive Board in June." ~ [Paul Hawkinson, Director of Pensions]
Available to credentialed pastors who have served at least one year and who have met all elements of good standing, the application can be found on the Midwinter Conference registration site. Questions should be directed to Develop Leaders 773-583-3211.
Centro Hispano de Estudios Teologicos (CHET) - VIEW/ DOWNLOAD
Finalization Candidates 2019- VIEW/ DOWNLOAD
Memorials 2019- VIEW/ DOWNLOAD
Ministry License List 2019-2020- VIEW/ DOWNLOAD
North Park Theological Seminary (NPTS)- VIEW/ DOWNLOAD
North Park University (NPU)-
SPE offers both learning cohort opportunities and individual and group grants for spiritual and vocational development. For general information, go to https://covchurch.org/vocational-ministry/spe/, or contact the Manager of Ministry Services, at spe@covchurch.org.
ministry@covchurch.org
Evangelical Covenant Church Offices (General, MDD, SG, LMDJ): LINK
Evangelical Covenant Church Financial Relief Initiative: LINK
Evangelical Coveanant Church- East Coast Conference: LINK
Crowd Source Open Document from Jeannie Hou/ Kellie Chan via Drew Hyun (Hope ECC, East Coast Conference): LINK
Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA): LINK
Christian Reformed Church (CRC): LINK
Presbyterian Church USA: LINK
National Baptist Convention: LINK
Converge: LINK
United Church of Christ: LINK
African Methodist Episcapal: LINK
United Methodist Church: >LINK
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops: LINK
Vineyard USA: LINK
This fund provides short-term financial assistance for credentialed clergy in crisis situations. To discuss needs in confidence, contact the Director of Pastoral Care at 773-442-6584.
Please visit our Resources Page [here], and scroll down to Resources from Develop Leaders for all relevant information.
White Leaders Engaging Anti-Racism & Next Steps (2 sessions)
These groups will discuss practical next steps and ways white leaders can embody the work it takes to reimagine anti-racist leadership and witness in the ECC. There are two sessions being offered. (Session content will further develop the morning’s ongoing education training with Dr Edmonson, but is open whether or not participants attended that training.)
Anti-Racism Zoom Session 1 hosted by David Swanson & Cheryl Lynn Cain
Anti-Racism Zoom Session 2 hosted by Michelle Clifton-Soderstrom & Luke Swanson
KEY DOCUMENTS
Agenda (updated 6.25.19) - VIEW/DOWNLOAD
Biographic Info for Election of National Officers - VIEW/ DOWNLOAD
Proposed Budget & Financial Report - VIEW/ DOWNLOAD
Proposed Budget Changes Reasoning- VIEW/ DOWNLOAD
Motions -
Antiracism Resolution- VIEW/DOWNLOAD (english)/ (español)
Changing lines 117-119 Guidelines for Human Sexuality- VIEW (english)/ (español)
SUPPORTING INFO
Ministerium Constitution & Bylaws- VIEW/ DOWNLOAD
Standing Rules (updated 6.26.19) - VIEW/DOWNLOAD
2018 Annual Mtng Minutes - VIEW/ DOWNLOAD
REPORTS
Centro Hispano de Estudios Teologicos (CHET) - VIEW/ DOWNLOAD
Finalization Candidates 2019- VIEW/ DOWNLOAD
Memorials 2019- VIEW/ DOWNLOAD
Ministry License List 2019-2020- VIEW/ DOWNLOAD
North Park Theological Seminary (NPTS)- VIEW/ DOWNLOAD
North Park University (NPU)- VIEW/ DOWNLOAD
POST MEETING DOCUMENTS:
Contested Credentials Hearing Info Sheet- VIEW
Outline of Contested Credentials Hearing- VIEW
Pastoral Survey Feedback Form (Charts/ Graphs)- VIEW
Summary of the 2019 Ministerium Annual Meeting- VIEW
Tellers Report-
DL also partners with Financial Leadership in a matching grant program to assist credentialed clergy facing a once-in-a-lifetime acute disaster. Contact the Director of Pastoral care at 773-442-6584 for a confidential consult.
Please visit your Conference website, for more information:
REGIONAL MINISTERIUM ASSOCIATIONS-
AK https://www.alaskacovenant.org/
Canada:https://www.covchurch.ca/
Central: https://www.centralconf.org/
EC: https://eastcoastconf.org/
GL: http://www.greatlakes.cc/
Midsouth: http://www.midsouthcov.org/
Midwest: https://midwestcovenant.org/
NW: https://www.northwestconference.org/
PCNW: http://pacnwc.org/
PCSW: http://www.pswc.org/
SE http://southeastconf.org
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For assistance with debt consolidation and counseling as well as individual and congregational financial planning and associated grants, go to Financial Leadership at http://financialleadership.covchurch.org/
Available to credentialed pastors who have served at least one year and who have met all elements of good standing, the application can be found on the Midwinter Conference registration site. Questions should be directed to Develop Leaders 773-583-3211.
DL can assist in finding therapeutic resources in your geographic area. For guidance on seeking a mental health professional or a short list of potential providers, contact the Director of Pastoral Care at 773-442-6584.
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ministry@covchurch.org is the email for the Dept. of Develop Leaders. You can start here for any questions re Good Standing, Credentialing, the Call Process, etc.
- contact your regional Ministerium Chair for any personal needs or questions about dues, where to connect to access resources, etc.
- eccministerium@gmail.com is the confidential email address for National Ministerium Officers.
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If you have experience harassment or abuse in your ministry context, your first call should be to your Superintendent’s office. DL is also available for consultation, advocacy and possible intervention. Contact the Director of Pastoral Care at 773-442-6584.
This fund provides short-term financial assistance for credentialed clergy in crisis situations. To discuss needs in confidence, contact the Director of Pastoral Care at 773-442-6584.
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DL also partners with Financial Leadership in a matching grant program to assist credentialed clergy facing a once-in-a-lifetime acute disaster. Contact the Director of Pastoral care at 773-442-6584 for a confidential consult.
Enter your answer here
DL can assist in finding therapeutic resources in your geographic area. For guidance on seeking a mental health professional or a short list of potential providers, please call the following numbers:
If you are in the Alaska, Canada, Pacific Northwest, Northwest, or Great Lakes Conferences please call: 224-935-2566
If you are in the East Coast, Southeast, Midsouth, Central, or Pacific Southwest Conferences please call: 224-935-6189
If you have experience harassment or abuse in your ministry context, your first call should be to your Superintendent’s office. DL is also available for consultation, advocacy and possible intervention. Contact the Director of Pastoral Care at 773-442-6584.
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Resource Paper on Immigraton
Instructions for Conference Treasurers
Sample Position Desciptions
2019 Pension Update: "We hope you will take the time to watch this ~26-minute video outlining the key proposed changes to the CPP and the related implications for you as a participant or a local church. These changes will be voted on at Gather in Omaha. Last week, we sent a technical notice on the Plan Amendments as required by our ECC constitution (60 days in advance of Gather). We trust that this summary video will help provide further understanding of the context of our evaluation and the implications of plan changes for you. This serves as an advance preview of the near-final changes to be presented at Gather. Final decisions will be recommended by the Board of Pensions on May 17 and affirmed by the Executive Board in June." ~ [Paul Hawkinson, Director of Pensions]