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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

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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.

Copyright © 2019 by The Evangelical Covenant Church®

Printed in U.S.A.

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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

Institutions—Regional .............................................................................................22

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Bible Camps ................................................................................................................23

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

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Personnel, Ministry Areas, and ProgramsCOVENANT OFFICES: 8303 W. Higgins Rd., Chicago, IL 60631;

(773) 784-3000; fax: (773) 784-4366; www.covchurch.org

President’s OfficeJohn Wenrich, presidentAngela Yee, executive director of ministry development

AdvancementGayle Gilreath, director of advancement strategyDaphne Black, director of database servicesCurtis D. Peterson, church mission advancement

[email protected], [email protected] Chan Ding, executive director of communication

COVENANT PUBLICATIONSCathy Norman Peterson, director of editorial services and managing editor of

The Covenant CompanionJane K. Swanson-Nystrom, managing editor of Covenant PublicationsJenna Wilson, subscription coordinator, [email protected] Ondrey, editor of Covenant Quarterly, [email protected]

COVENANT NEWSStan Friedman, managing editor of news, [email protected]

COVENANT BOOKSTORE, FULFILLMENT CENTERTo order: covbooks.comTo check status of orders: [email protected]; (800) 621-1290 Kevin Kempe, manager

COVENANT DESIGN CENTER, MEDIA CENTER, DIGITAL SERVICESKristi Schild, senior graphic designer

Covenant Ministries of Benevolence5145 N. California Ave., Chicago, IL 60625; (773) 989-1610, ext. 5001;

cmb.org (see listing beginning on page 5)Roger A. Oxendale, president

Covenant Trust Company8303 W. Higgins Rd., Chicago, IL 60631; (847) 583-3200, (800) 483-2177;

[email protected]; www.covenanttrust.comAnn P. Wiesbrock, president

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

BETHANY BENEFIT SERVICEChristina Kempe, benefits administrator, (800) 313-8955; [email protected]

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.covcare.orgRoger Oxendale, presidentRonald Dixon, vice-president

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Ädelbrook Behavioral and Developmental Services, Inc. (formerly Children’s Home of Cromwell, Connecticut, Inc.)60 Hicksville Rd., Cromwell, CT 06416; (860) 635-6010, ext. 314;

www.adelbrook.orgAlyssa Goduti, presidentCovenant Children’s MinistriesPO Box 518, Princeton, IL 61356; (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

Covenant Enabling Residences of Minnesotawebsite: cerofminnesota.orgDana Norton, executive director, (218) 624-3097

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

Kathryn Edin (2022), Baltimore, MarylandAaron Olson (2022), Chicago, IllinoisNora Moreno-Cargie (2021), Boston, Massachusetts Melissa Morriss-Olson (2021), West Hartford, Connecticut Dave Helwig (2020), Plymouth, California Megan Tamte (2020), Edina, Minnesota Karen Meyer (2019), Denver, Colorado

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

Covenant Children’s MinistriesHarold Spooner, chair, Chicago, Illinois

Covenant Enabling Residences of Illinois Jeff Heise, chair, Wheaton, Illinois

Covenant Enabling Residences of Michigan, Inc.Mike Poggi, chair, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Covenant Enabling Residences of Minnesota Walt Cressman, chair, Duluth, Minnesota

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COVENANT INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD. David Erickson, president, Skokie, Illinois Terri Cunliffe, chair, Skokie, Illinois

COVENANT RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES, INC.Terri Cunliffe, president, Skokie, IllinoisMark Eastburg, chair, Grand Rapids, Michigan

COVENANT TRUST COMPANY(chartered Illinois Trust Company)Ann P. Wiesbrock, president, Chicago, IllinoisThomas Sprague, chair, Boston, Massachusetts

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,

[email protected]

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

ANNUAL MEETING OFFICERSJonathan Wilson, moderator, Elgin, IllinoisWeston W. Gibson, vice-moderator, Salina, KansasMichael DeLong, secretary, Brookfield, Wisconsin

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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@

alaskacovenant.org; web: alaskacovenant.orgCurtis P. Ivanoff, superintendent, [email protected] Barefoot, associate superintendent, [email protected] M. Carlson, ministry associate, [email protected] Bruckner, executive board vice chair, [email protected] Michero, chair of ministerial association, [email protected]

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];

www.covchurch.caGlenn Peterson, superintendent, [email protected] Hanne Johnson, office administrator, [email protected] Bobee, bookkeeper, [email protected] Barg, conference chair, [email protected] Hedberg, chair of ministerial association, [email protected]

CENTRAL CONFERENCE OF THE EVANGELICAL COVENANT CHURCH (a corporation)4055 W. Peterson Ave., Ste. 106, Chicago, IL 60646; (773) 267-3060;

[email protected]; www.centralconf.orgDanny Martinez, superintendent, [email protected] Griffith Samuels, associate superintendent, [email protected] Lind, director of congregational care, [email protected] Sjoblom, associate superintendent, [email protected] Shepherd, manager, [email protected] Nakamura, conference chair, [email protected] Lindholtz, chair of ministerial association, [email protected]

EAST COAST CONFERENCE OF THE EVANGELICAL COVENANT CHURCH (a corporation)52 Missionary Rd., Cromwell, CT 06416; (860) 635-2691; [email protected];

eastcoastconf.orgHoward Burgoyne, superintendent, [email protected] Ettinger, executive associate superintendent, [email protected] Condon, director of church planting, [email protected] Gammelgard, director of missional health, [email protected] Lee, administrative manager, [email protected] Smith, finance manager, [email protected] Kim, conference chair, [email protected] Hall, chair of ministerial association, [email protected]

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GREAT LAKES CONFERENCE OF THE EVANGELICAL COVENANT CHURCH (a corporation) 6900 N. Haggerty Rd., Ste. 90, Canton, MI 48187; (734) 451-4670;

www.greatlakes.ccGarth McGrath, superintendent, [email protected] Kurth, director of church vitality, [email protected] Tumpkin, director of church planting, [email protected] Eidnes, conference administrator, [email protected] Kim Carlson, finance officer, [email protected]. Madison, conference chair, email: [email protected] Muzzi, chair of ministerial association, email: [email protected]

MIDSOUTH CONFERENCE OF THE EVANGELICAL COVENANT CHURCH (a corporation)302 S. 20th St., Ste. A, Rogers, AR 72758; (479) 631-1212;

[email protected]; www.midsouthcov.org Garth Bolinder, superintendent, [email protected] Peterson, assistant to the superintendent, [email protected] Kelley, administrator, [email protected] Mallory, conference chair, [email protected] Law, chair of ministerial association, [email protected]

MIDWEST CONFERENCE OF THE EVANGELICAL COVENANT CHURCH (a corporation)17310 Wright St., Ste. 101, Omaha NE 68130; (402) 334-3020;

[email protected]; www.midwestcovenant.orgTammy Swanson-Draheim, superintendent, [email protected] Johnson, director of church planting, [email protected] Thompson, director of church health, [email protected] Thompson, director of prayer and leadership mobilization, [email protected] Williams, director of connection and development, [email protected] Carroll, associate director of church planting, [email protected],Lori Anderson, business manager, [email protected] Kejr, manager of ministry promotion and support, [email protected] King, conference chair, [email protected] Black, chair of ministerial association, [email protected]

NORTHWEST CONFERENCE OF THE EVANGELICAL COVENANT CHURCH (a corporation)3106 47th Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55406; (612) 721-4893;

[email protected]; www.northwestconference.orgMark Stromberg, superintendent, [email protected] Theilen, director of administration, [email protected] Norris, director of finance, [email protected] Kramka, director of congregational vitality, [email protected] Brown, director of church planting, [email protected] Olson, director of youth ministry, [email protected] Stromberg, director of children and family, [email protected] Burton, director of pastoral care and development, [email protected]

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Bryan Malley, director of communications, [email protected] Dell’Arciprete, coordinator of Latino ministry, [email protected] Volling, conference chair, [email protected] Olson, chair of ministerial association, [email protected]

PACIFIC NORTHWEST CONFERENCE OF THE EVANGELICAL COVENANT CHURCH (a corporation)9311 SE 36th St., #108, Mercer Island, WA 98040; (206) 275-3903;

[email protected]; www.pacnwc.orgGregory Yee, superintendent, [email protected] Robinson, associate superintendent, [email protected] Back, director of ministries, [email protected] Taloyo, director of pastoral and congregational care, [email protected] Tungseth, coordinator of Latino ministry, [email protected] Cave, director of nextgen ministries, [email protected] Sung, conference coach, [email protected] Ohta, conference chair, [email protected] Notehelfer, chair of ministerial association, [email protected]

PACIFIC SOUTHWEST CONFERENCE OF THE EVANGELICAL COVENANT CHURCH (a corporation)1333 Willow Pass Rd., Ste. 212, Concord, CA 94520-7931; (925) 677-2140;

[email protected]; www.pswc.orgPaul Wilson, superintendent, [email protected] Stark, associate superintendent, [email protected] Aalseth, director of youth ministries, [email protected] Erika Basak, director of finance, [email protected] Bejarano, director of Latino ministries, [email protected] Chellew, finance and IT assistant, [email protected] Cheng Gorman, director of ministerial health, [email protected] Eyer, director of conference ministries, [email protected] Nesta, director of special ministries, [email protected] Gilmore, executive assistant to the superintendent,[email protected] Cornell, chair of ministerial association, [email protected]

SOUTHEAST CONFERENCE OF THE EVANGELICAL COVENANT CHURCH (a corporation) 575 Travis St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318; (404) 768-2514; [email protected];

www.southeastconf.orgCatherine Gilliard, superintendent, [email protected] Scott, administrative assistant, [email protected] Grier, administrative assistant, [email protected] Barret, conference chair, [email protected] Elizabeth Jenson, president of ministerial association, [email protected]

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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;

[email protected]; www.neseafarers.org Stephen Cushing, chaplain/administrator, [email protected]

MIDWEST Midwest Covenant HomeBox 367, Stromsburg, NE 68666; (402) 764-2711; [email protected] Young, chief executive officer

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

99520; (907) 625-1525; [email protected]; cyak.org/chickaloon-retreat-center1.htCory Alverts, coordinator

CANADA Covenant Bay Bible CampPoplar Bay, Box 13 site 4 RR #1, Westerose, AB T0C 2V0; (780) 586-2828;

[email protected]; www.covenantbay.caSend mail to: Jon Drebert, executive director, 4707-51 Ave., Breton, AB T0C 0P0;

(780) 360-5499; [email protected] Heights Bible CampOnanole, Manitoba; camp: (204) 848-2244; church: (204) 641-5014;

www.covenantheightsbiblecamp.comSend mail to: 1229 Winderemere Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3T 1A7Matt Hardy, director, (204) 641-5014; [email protected] Covenant Bible CampRented facilities: Dutch Harbour Presbyterian Campsite, Riondel, BC;

www.kcbcamp.orgSend mail to: Kootenay Covenant Bible Camp, c/o Balfour Covenant Church,

Box 65, Balfour, BC V0G 1C0 Judy Dickieson, camp registrar, (250) 352-9613; [email protected]

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;

[email protected]; www.cpbc.comErik M. Strom, executive director

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EAST COASTPilgrim Pines Camp and Retreat Center 220 West Shore Rd., Swanzey, NH 03446; (603) 352-0443; [email protected]; www.pilgrimpines.orgJim Condap, executive director, [email protected]

GREAT LAKESPortage Lake Covenant Bible Camp4158 Camp Delight Rd., Onekama, MI 49675; (231) 889-5911;

[email protected]; www.portagelake.orgDavid Nesburg, executive directorMission Meadows Bible Camp5201 East Lake Rd., Dewittville, NY 14728; (716) 386-5932;

[email protected]; www.missionmeadows.orgByran Muecke, executive directorCovenant Mountain Mission Bible Camp, Inc.2390 Horse Hollow Rd., Jonesville, VA 24263; (276) 346-1013;

[email protected]; www.cmmbc.orgJoe and Tammy Faulkinbury, camp managers

MIDSOUTHMidsouth Covenant CampRented facilities: Frontier Camp, Grapeland, TexasDale Lusk, [email protected]

MIDWESTCovenant Cedars Bible Camp2909 N. “W” Rd., PO Box 68, Hordville, NE 68846; (402) 757-3241;

[email protected]; www.cedars.orgDan Buhr, executive directorTwin Lakes Bible Camp7718 Twin Lakes Rd., Manson, IA 50563; (712) 297-7714;

[email protected]; www.twinlakesbiblecamp.comScott Larsen, executive director

NORTHWESTAdventurous Christians81 Bow Lake Rd., Grand Marais, MN 55604; (218) 388-2286;

[email protected]; adventurouschristians.orgBrad Shannon, directorBluewater Covenant Bible Camp38400 Bluewater Rd., Grand Rapids, MN 55744; (218) 326-6058;

[email protected]; www.bluewatercovcamp.orgChadwick Persons, directorCovenant Park Bible Camp3402 Covenant Park Rd., Mahtowa, MN 55707; (218) 389-6398;

[email protected]; www.covenantpark.org

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Covenant Pines Bible Camp43696 245th Place, McGregor, MN 55760; (218) 768-2610;

[email protected]; covenantpines.orgDave Cairns, executive directorMatt Braun, camp directorLake Beauty Covenant Bible Camp25766 Hummingbird Trail, Long Prairie, MN 56347; (320) 732-3218;

[email protected]; www.lbbc.comBrian Alnes, executive director

PACIFIC NORTHWESTCascades Camp and Conference Center22825 Peissner Rd. SE, Yelm, WA 98597; (360) 894-3838, (800) 782-2307;

[email protected]; www.cascadescamp.orgRob Mohrweis, executive director

PACIFIC SOUTHWESTAlpine Camp and Conference CenterPO Box 155, Blue Jay, CA 92317; (909) 337-6287; [email protected]; www.alpine-cc.orgJoel Rude, executive directorMission Springs Camps and Conference Center1050 Lockhart Gulch Rd., Scotts Valley, CA 95066; (831) 335-9133;

[email protected]; www.missionsprings.comChuck Wysong, executive director