Covenant News

Sundholm New Director of Covenant World Relief

CHICAGO, IL (May 10, 2001) - Jim Sundholm will become the new director of Covenant World Relief, it has been announced. Covenant World Relief is a ministry of the Evangelical Covenant Church.

Sundholm is the associate superintendent of the Northwest Conference, a position he will retain while devoting a portion of his time to the world relief role. Sundholm replaces Tim Ek who headed that effort for 15 years.

Covenant World Relief has channeled some $14 million in donations from North American Covenanters over the past decade and a half. Last fall's annual fund drive resulted in contributions of $1,644,723, the third consecutive year of record giving.

For more information about Covenant World Relief, contact Colleen Carlson in the vice president's office at 773-907-3378.

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