Dear Friends of the East Coast Conference,
On behalf of the East Coast Executive Ministerial Committee, I am glad to extend the invitation to all of you for the 2024 Ministerial Association Annual Meeting (which occurs in conjunction with the Conference Annual Meeting). After COVID-19 whiplash, I am so glad to gather in person. The things we take for granted. No more; let’s make a special effort to meet in person. Virtual Tech is a real blessing at times and will be available. But there is nothing like the ministry of presence. I’m sure you know the annual meeting includes:
Our Business Meeting.
Hearing From and Voting on Our New Ordination Candidates
Other Ministerium Business.
Reports Of the State of The Conference and Our Ministries.
Continuing Education.
And My Favorite, Worship with Our Covenant Family.
Continuing Ed is sure to bring excitement with Rev. Dr. Dennis R. Edwards, Dean of North Park Theological Seminary joining us.
Like you, I am so grateful for the tools of technology that allow for instant communication and long-distance conversation, but even more, we are privileged to gather as colleagues and coworkers; therefore, please make every effort to attend!
If you cannot attend, please email your response to Rev. Susan Gillespie at susan.gillesp@gmail.com. We look forward to connecting, celebrating our ordinands, and learning together.
Blessings & Peace,
Rev. Dr. Kevin Brown, Chair
Dr. Edwards has long been inspired with a hunger to understand scripture. Growing up in New York City, Edwards attended a storefront church whose pastor was an earnest, faithful, and dedicated spiritual leader. This example continued to inspire Edwards throughout college and his time spent teaching high school math and chemistry. Even after attending seminary, his desire to better understand scripture continued. Edwards says, “I pursued my PhD largely in an effort to quench my thirst for enlightenment and understanding of God’s Word.”
Ordained through the Evangelical Covenant Church, Edwards brings a deep understanding of spiritual leadership to North Park. He also shares his diverse experiences as a church planter and pastor in Brooklyn, Minneapolis, and Washington D.C. with his students.
*Late Registration will incl. $15 late fee.
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ECCMA Documents
Please click on the links below to view the Minutes from the 2023 Annual Business Meeting of the East Coast Conference Ministerial Association and Additional Docs for 2024 meeting:
ECCMA 2024 Proposed Bylaw Changes
Covenant Resource Paper - English
ECCMA Documents
Please click on the links below to view the Minutes from the 2023 Annual Business Meeting of the East Coast Conference Ministerial Association and Additional Docs for 2024 meeting:
ECCMA 2024 Proposed Bylaw Changes
Covenant Resource Paper - English
