by Brian Ellison | Jan 8, 2019 | Covenant Network News, Uncategorized
The Covenant Network of Presbyterians is pleased to announce a new class of Directors joining its board in 2019. This group of leaders and influencers from across the PCUSA, together with ten continuing members of the Board, will guide our ministry of advocacy and...
by Brian Ellison | Jun 27, 2018 | 223rd GA (2018), Covenant Network News
Brian Ellison has served as executive director of the Covenant Network of Presbyterians since 2012. This speech, delivered in St. Louis at the biennial CNP General Assembly luncheon on June 18, 2018, was part of “Twenty Years and Counting: Looking Back and Looking...
by Brian Ellison | Jun 1, 2018 | 223rd GA (2018), Covenant Network News
If you are reading this, I already know that you care about the church and its welcome of people of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities—which means you also know the challenges that persist in the PCUSA: Presbyteries that have yet to ordain an openly gay...
by Brian Ellison | Feb 21, 2017 | Covenant Congregations, Covenant Network News
The Covenant Network of Presbyterians welcomes its newest congregation, the First Presbyterian Church of Lincoln, Nebraska. The Session’s decision to affirm the Call to Covenant Community emerged from a discernment process about how the congregation could be bolder in...
by Brian Ellison | Feb 12, 2017 | Covenant Network News
Three experienced leaders in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) have joined the board of the Covenant Network of Presbyterians, helping lead it into a new season of advocacy, education and theological leadership. And long-time board member the Rev. Daniel Vigilante has...
by Brian Ellison | Dec 28, 2016 | Covenant Network News
Executive Director Brian Ellison’s year-end message: This is a different note than I thought I would write as 2016 draws to a close. Because of your support, the Covenant Network—and our beloved Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)—have had much to celebrate this year:...
