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Ministries Our ministries to and with the Conference churches are developed through the work of many people, commissions, and initiatives. Boards Executive Board administers conference ministries on behalf of the member churches. Contact the Chair, Mrs. Peggy Peryam, at 309-822-8775 for additional information. Harbor Point Board oversees both camps and provides recreational and educational camping experiences, as well as retreat and conference facilities for regional churches. Call either Covenant Harbor at 262-248-3600 or Covenant Point at 906-265-2117 for information about summer camps, fall or spring youth retreats, special events, and conference facility reservations. Click here to go to Covenant Harbor's website or here to go to Covenant Point's website. Covenant Women Ministries coordinates and supports women's ministries in the local setting and through collective gatherings. Candi Tepke, Central Conference Covenant Women Ministries President, can provide information about fall women's retreats, ministry resources, and area board meetings. She can be reached via email. Additional information is available at the Central Conference Covenant Women Ministries website. Central Conference Ministerial Association represents and attends to the Covenant ministers and staff of the region. Reverend James Stanley-Erickson, Association President, can provide information on the fall pastors' retreat, the annual meeting, and the Pastoral Relations Committee Guidelines. He can be reached at 608-271-1955 or via email. Commissions Church Planting Commission identifies, enables, and coaches new church plants and their planting pastors together with neighboring churches. Jolene Bergstrom Carlson, Associate Superintendent, can provide information about new nucleus groups, church planter pastor assessment, and church partnerships. She can be reached at 773-267-3060 or via email. The Christian Formation Commission coordinates and supports ministries of Christian education, youth ministry and leadership development. Deborah Griffith, Director of Ministry Development, can provide information about seminars, upcoming senior high or junior high events, consultant resources, staff gatherings, or educational scholarships. She can be reached at 773-267-3060 or via email. Prayer and Evangelism Commission encourages and supports churches in ministries of prayer and evangelism. Jolene Bergstrom Carlson, Associate Superintendent, can provide information on church retreats, conference prayer guides, and complimentary evangelism materials. She can be reached at 773-267-3060 or via email. The Compassion, Mercy and Justice Commission promotes urban and multicultural ministry, and supports ministries of community development, compassion and justice. Deborah Griffith, Director of Ministry Development, can provide information about ministry grants, HELP funds, the church ministry directory, and cross-cultural partnerships. She can be reached at 773-267-3060 or via email. Ministerial Care Commission supports ministers in crisis and encourages healthy pastoral conduct. Jolene Bergstrom Carlson, Associate Superintendent, can provide information about the crisis fund, special policies on allegations of sexual misconduct, and sabbatical leave. She can be reached at 773-267-3060 or via email. The Nominating Commission identifies and recommends gifted people for all conference ministries, and prepares the ballot for the Conference Annual Meeting. Jolene Bergstrom Carlson, Associate Superintendent, can provide information on volunteer leadership opportunities and will accept recommendations of an individual for leadership. She can be reached at 773-267-3060 or via email. Cultural Ministries coordinates, supports, and networks ministers and ministries for African-American, Hispanic, and Korean church cultures. Jerome Nelson, Superintendent, can provide information about group gatherings, Midwinter special events, and church resources. He can be reached at 773-267-3060 or via email.
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