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CENTRO HISPANO DE ESTUDIOS TEOLOGICOS (CHET)

CHET is an institution with a ministerial formation focus seeking to assist those whose desire is to serve the Lord, the church and their community. Services of CHET are services intentionally directed towards the Spanish speaking community of God. For more information visit their newly designed website here.

READING RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE PSWC:



Creating a Healthier Church by Ronald W. Richardson (Fortress Press, September 1996) offers help in understanding how congregations function emotionally. A practical set of leadership ideas provide guidance for how to behave in the midst of upsetting and conflictual circumstances.


The secular management book, Managing Transitions by William Bridges (Perseus Publishing; 2nd edition May 27, 2003), is a classic! It provides an excellent framework for understanding the multiple transition processes we face in the church (i.e. between pastors or growth phases of a church's life). Practical helps are provided to assist leaders in guiding an effective, productive transition process that maximizes the potential of new beginnings.


Distance Learning at
North Park Theological Seminary

North Park Theological Seminary has received approval from the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) to offer all of its degree programs in distance format - a combination of one week on campus intensive courses in January and summer and online courses in fall and spring semesters.

For information about distant courses offered visit North Park Theological Seminary's SemConnect web site at http://www.northpark.edu/sem/semconnect/index.html or telephone North Park Theological Seminary at (800) 964-0101

 

The goal of the Covenant Resource Center website is to serve as a bridge for local Covenant churches, Covenant lay leaders, Covenant regional conferences, and Covenant departments -- linking them with resources for more effective ministry. The website is designed to be a vehicle for sharing information, resources and ideas. Visit the website and share your ideas here.

DRAMA SCRIPTS

In need of drama scripts? The PSWC has a tremendous resource in Karen Patitucci, Performing Arts Director of Hope Center Covenant Church in Pleasant Hill, CA. Karen has been writing original dramas for Hope Center since its inception nearly twenty-five years ago. Presently she has over 1000 drama scripts categorized by Scripture verse and topic which she is willing to share. Karen may be contacted by telephone at (925) 685-4673 or by e-mail at kpatitucci@hopecenter.cc.

IRS Tax Guide Link
IRS published a tax guide for churches. The helpful and informative publication can be found here.

RESOURCE CENTER

EVANGELICAL COVENANT CHURCH:
Evangelical Covenant Church Home Page
Constitution & Bylaws
Covenant Affirmations
Covnet: Email Discussion Group for Covenanters
Covenant Resource Page

FINANCES/TREASURER:
Church Leaders Financial Manual
Pastoral Compensation Report

CHILDREN/YOUTH MINISTRY:
Childrens Ministry Magazine
Youth Specialties

EVANGELISM TOOLS:
Alpha Ministries

BOOKSTORE & RESOURCES:
Covenant Bookstore
Covenant Resource Center

DISCIPLESHIP:
Discipleship Encounter - Jerry & Nancy Reed

STEWARDSHIP EDUCATION:
Crown Ministries