Covenant News

Argentina Covenant Church Names New President

LA PLATA, ARGENTINA (February 9, 2003) - Patricio Valenzuela, a pastor serving a congregation in Rosario, was named president of the Covenant Church of Argentina (IPEA) during the closing session of its recently concluded annual meeting - the first in IPEA's history.

The annual meeting of the IPEA, known formally as La Iglesia del Pacto Evangelico de Argentina, included an event entitled Temporal Center for Christian Education, an 89-hour series of classes and practical application opportunities. North Park Theological Seminary professor of world mission Mark Westlind conducted classes for pastors and leaders covering Covenant affirmations and Covenant history. Other teachers from Chile, Mexico and Argentina taught subjects ranging from spiritual formation and mission to evangelism and parenting.

Damaris Adame, a short-term missionary serving CIPE (the Confederacion de Iglesias del Pacto Evangelico) in the area of Christian education, coordinated the Christian education program, which included 30 participants and culminated in a three-day event for children, "Missionaries of Peace," which drew a total of 54 children.

Puppetry and mime combined with singing and Bible activities kept the children enthralled, said CIPE representative Nancy Reed. The children used their newly taught skills to evangelize others in their neighborhood. Other participants returned to their homes committed to evangelize their local communities, according to Reed.

For more information about CIPE, of which IPEA is a part, call Nancy Reed at 773-588-5785 or email her at nancyreed@compuserve.com.

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