The Covenant Ministerium is growing quickly as passionate and qualified individuals join our pastoral community. It is our privilege to strengthen this Evangelical Covenant Church community of vocational ministries through advocacy, endorsement, care, and formation. Additionally, we strive to lift up lay leaders in our local churches to join with local pastors in furthering God’s mission. We envision a connected and faithful community of clergy and lay leaders who demonstrate the following:

• The active inclusion of all persons called to serve God, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, or disability
• A deep understanding of Scripture, theology, discernment, and Covenant identity
• A healthy self-awareness and personal care through Sabbath-based rhythms
• A commitment to life-long learning and relational accountability

CREDENTIALING

Granting ministerial credentials to persons who are called to serve vocationally in Covenant churches or other ministries.

CARING FOR THE MINISTERIUM

Encouraging pastors to be healthy by safeguarding and strengthening mind, body, spirit, and relationships.

SUSTAINING PASTORAL EXCELLENCE

Stimulating learning and growth in pastoral character, competency, and constancy.

THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION

Providing the tools for vocational and lay leaders to become missionally competent.

WOMEN IN MINISTRY

Supporting God’s gifting of women by urging churches to encourage women in their congregations to embrace leadership.

COVENANT ORIENTATION

Providing clergy and lay leaders opportunities to understand the identity and ethos of the ECC.