YearbookC o v e n a n t

StatiStical data & ReSouRceS foR chuRcheS

Directory

2015-16 edition

Personnel, Ministry Areas, and ProgramsCovenant offiCes: 8303 W. Higgins Rd., Chicago, iL 60631;

(773) 784-3000; fax: (773) 784-4366; website: CovChurch.org

President’s OfficeGary B. Walter, presidentRichard B. Lucco, executive director for ministry development

AdvancementDonn n. engebretson, director for global advancement and Covenant Kids CongoGayle Gilreath, director of advancement strategyJacqueline Holt, manager of donor engagement and stewardshipCatherine Knarr, manager of Covenant Kids CongoCurtis D. Peterson, church giving and strategy

Communicationemail: communication@covchurch.orgedward Gilbreath, executive director of communication

tHe Covenant ComPanion, tHe Covenant Home aLtaR, BooK PuBLisHinGedward Gilbreath, editormark De La Paz, subscription coordinator, email: subscriptions@covchurch.orgCathy norman Peterson, managing editor of the Covenant CompanionJane K. swanson-nystrom, managing editor of Covenant Publications

tHe Covenant QuaRteRLyHauna ondrey, editor, 3225 W. foster ave., Chicago, iL 60625; (773) 244-6242

Covenant neWs seRviCeemail: newsdesk@covchurch.orgstan friedman, news editor

Covenant BooKstoReto order: CovBooks.comto check status of orders: info@covenantbookstore.com; (800) 621-1290 Kevin Kempe, manager

Covenant DesiGn CenteR, meDia CenteR, anD fuLfiLLment CenteRPhil ahne, media center managerKevin Kempe, production managersteven vélez Luce, creative director

Covenant inteRaCtive seRviCesJane Chao, director

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Covenant Ministries of Benevolence5145 n. California ave., Chicago, iL 60625; (773) 989-1610, ext. 5001;

fax: (773) 878-2617 (see listing beginning on page 5)David a. Dwight, president

Covenant Trust Company8303 W. Higgins Rd., Chicago, iL 60631; (847) 583-3200, (800) 483-2177; fax:

(847) 583-3210; email: info@covenanttrust.com; website: www.covenanttrust.com

ann P. Wiesbrock, president

Covenant estate PLanninG seRviCesann P. Wiesbrock, executive director

Develop LeadersoRDeReD ministRy(773) 583-3211; fax: (773) 583-3292; email: ministry@covchurch.orgmark a. novak, executive ministerCarol J. Lawson, director of ministry servicestanya Constanza, manager of ministry servicestheresa D. marks, manager of pastoral care servicesDanielle B. ng, manager of credentialing services

FinancePaul Hawkinson, treasurer and executive director of financemichele Harbeck Haley, director of financeelliott L. Johnson, controller

BetHany Benefit seRviCe(800) 313-8955; email: bethany@covchurch.orgChristina Kempe, coordinator

Covenant Pension PLans(773) 907-3358Paul a. Hawkinson, director of pensionsRandall Jordan, financial manager

Love Mercy Do JusticeCecilia J. Williams, executive minister

Make and Deepen Disciplesmichelle sanchez, executive ministerLizzy Brady, administrative assistantW. steven Burger, director of children, family, and intergenerational ministriesaune m. Carlson, young adult ministry team leadertim Ciccone, youth ministries directormeagan s. Gillan, director of women ministriesJ. Wilson Herrera, Hispanic ministries director

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Heidi morrow, manager of adminstrative supportBeth seversen, evangelism team leader

National Covenant Properties(800) 366-6273; email: ncp@covchurch.orgstephen R. Dawson, presidentPeter Hedstrom, executive vice president, CFORobert m. Hall, vice-president of real estate servicesRollin P. Persson, vice-president of real estate servicesJill a. Hall, senior account manager

North Park University3225 W. foster ave., Chicago, iL 60625; (773) 244-6200; seminary: (773) 244-6210;

(see listing on page 5)David L. Parkyn, presidentDavid W. Kersten, dean of North Park Theological Seminary

OperationsRebecca Gonzalez, corporate secretary and executive director of operationsRenata Chorzempa, director of information services

Covenant events(800) 910-2442; fax: 773-596-2494; email: events@covchurch.orgmarti Burger, director

Serve GloballyCovenant WoRLD missional tizon, executive ministerByron amundsen, director of administration and financeKimberly Crawford, director of mission connection and advancementLana Heinrich, associate director of missionary personnelJohn and Letha Kerl, regional coordinators for Europeeugenio and Pia Restrepo, regional coordinators for Latin America and the CaribbeanBob and Grace shim, regional coordinators for AsiaBaxter swenson, co-director of missionary personnelmargaret swenson, co-director of missionary personnel

Covenant WoRLD ReLiefDavid a. Husby, director of Covenant World Relief

PauL CaRLson PaRtneRsHiP (affiLiate)meritt Lohr sawyer, executive director

Covenant KiDs ConGoDonn engebretson, project leader

CenteR foR WoRLD CHRistian stuDiesPaul Deneui, director

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Start and Strengthen ChurchesRichard B. Lucco, interim executive ministerBea Radakovich, coordinatorJohn e. teter, church planting team leaderJ. fredrik Wall, associate director of financeJohn s. Wenrich, director of congregational vitality

Institutions—DenominationalCovenant Educational InstitutionsnoRtH PaRK univeRsity(affiliated corporation of the evangelical Covenant Church)3225 W. foster ave., Chicago, iL 60625; (773) 244-6200David L. Parkyn, presidentmichael o. emerson, provostCarl e. Balsam, executive vice-president and CFODavid W. Kersten, dean, North Park Theological SeminaryGenaro Balcazar, vice-president for enrollment management and marketingJodi Koslow martin, vice-president for student engagementmary surridge, vice-president for development and alumni affairs

CentRo HisPano De estuDios teoLoGiCos (CHet)(affiliated corporation of north Park university)1005 e. Palmer st., Compton, Ca 90221; (424) 785-5880;

email: chet@chet.org; website: www.chet.orgedward f. Delgado, presidentmanuel valencia, dean

Covenant Ministries of Benevolence(affiliated corporation of the evangelical Covenant Church)5145 n. California ave., Chicago, iL 60625; (773) 989-1610, ext. 5001;

fax: (773) 878-2617; website: cmb.orgDavid a. Dwight, presidentLawrence P. anderson, executive vice-president/CFO; assistant treasurer

emC HeaLtH, inC.(affiliated corporation of Covenant ministries of Benevolence)2881 Geer Road, suite a, turlock, Ca 95382-9005; (209) 664-5180Linda m. stuhmer, president/CEO

sWeDisH Covenant HosPitaL(affiliated corporation of Covenant ministries of Benevolence)5145 n. California ave., Chicago, iL 60625; (773) 878-8200; fax: (773) 878-6152;

website: www.swedishcovenant.orgmark newton, president

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LifeCenteR on tHe GReen, inC.(affiliated corporation of Covenant ministries of Benevolence)5157 n. francisco ave., Chicago, iL 60625; (773) 878-9936; fax: (773) 878-1173;

website: www.galterlifecenter.org

Covenant RetiRement Communities, inC.(affiliated corporation of Covenant ministries of Benevolence)5700 old orchard Rd., ste. 100, skokie, iL 60077; (773) 878-2294;

fax: (773) 878-2289; website: www.covenantretirement.comterri s. Cunliffe, presidentelizabeth B. Buikema, chief financial officer/senior vice-presidentDavid G. erickson, senior vice-president and general counselmichelle m. Kozloski, vice-president of human resourcesmelinda L. scott, vice-president of sales and marketingJoshua D. anderson, associate vice-president of operationsCovenant Home of Chicago2720 W. foster ave., Chicago, iL 60625-3510; (773) 506-6900; fax: (773) 878-4530Christina sicuro, directorCovenant Place of Lenexa8505 Pflumm Rd., Lenexa, Ks 66215; (913) 307-2000Courtney o’Conner, executive directorCovenant Place of Tulsa7300 e. 21st Place s, Bixby, oK 74008Covenant Shores9150 fortuna Dr., mercer island, Wa 98040; (206) 268-3000; fax: (206) 236-1438 Bruce R. erickson, executive directorPamela J. Gill, administratorCovenant Village of Colorado9153 yarrow st., Westminster, Co 80021-4563; (303) 424-4828; fax: (303) 424-0320 Peter milborn, associate executive directorJanet marks, administratorCovenant Village of Cromwell52 missionary Rd., Cromwell, Ct 06416-2170; (860) 635-2690, (860) 635-5511;

fax: (860) 632-2407, (860) 635-1497Pamela Klapproth, executive directorCovenant Village of Florida9215 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation, fL 33324-2452; (954) 472-2860;

fax: (954) 472-5934 ian Brown, executive directorJacqueline Hurt, administratorCovenant Village of Golden Valley5800 st. Croix ave. n, Golden valley, mn 55422-4446; (763) 546-6125;

fax: (763) 546-8529Gary m. Gardeen, executive directortodd m. Carsen, administrator

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Covenant Village of the Great Lakes2510 Lake michigan Dr. nW, Grand Rapids, mi 49504; (616) 735-4541;

fax: (616) 735-5900Jana Broughton, executive directoralyssa Pischel, administratorCovenant Village of Northbrook2625 techny Rd., northbrook, iL 60062; (847) 480-6380; fax: (847) 480-7666neil e. Warnygora, executive directorJonathan f. Kaspar, administratorCovenant Village of Turlock 2125 n. olive ave., turlock, Ca 95382-1903; (209) 632-9976; fax: (209) 632-7885Robert Howell, executive directorDarla Lorenzen, administratorThe Holmstad700 W. fabyan Pkwy., Batavia, iL 60510-1247; (630) 879-4000; fax: (630) 879-1153thomas smith, executive directormarya t. Jordan, administratorMount Miguel Covenant Village325 Kempton st., spring valley, Ca 91977-5810; (619) 479-4790;

fax: (619) 479-2337Richard miller, executive directorJay s. Caddell, administratorThe Samarkand2550 treasure Dr., santa Barbara, Ca 93105-4892; (805) 687-0701;

fax: (805) 687-3386Ruth e. Grande, executive directorJanice Connelly, administratorWindsor Park124 Windsor Park Dr., Carol stream, iL 60188-1986; (630) 510-5500;

fax: (630) 682-0946andrew Clausen, associate executive directormelissa a. Lindsay, administrator

Covenant initiatives foR CaRe, inC.(affiliated corporation of Covenant ministries of Benevolence)5145 n. California ave., Chicago, iL 60625; (773) 989-1610, ext. 5023;

fax: (773) 878-2617; website: www.covcare.orgDavid a. Dwight, presidentRonald Dixon, vice-presidentÄdelbrook, Inc. (formerly Children’s Home of Cromwell, Conn., Inc.)60 Hicksville Rd., Cromwell, Ct 06416; (860) 635-6010, ext. 314;

fax: (860) 635-3425; website: www.adelbrook.orgGarrell s. mullaney, presidentCovenant Children’s MinistriesPo Box 518, Princeton, iL 61356; (773) 989-1610, ext. 5056;

website: www.ccmprinceton.org

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Covenant Enabling Residences of Illinoiswebsite: cerofillinois.orgJulie smith, executive director/administrator, (708) 687-2038

Bjorklund House (main office) 15841 terrace Dr., oak forest, iL 60452; (708) 687-2038;

fax: (708) 687-2762 Independence Place 15700 Reynolds Dr., oak forest, iL 60452; (708) 687-8217 Harmony House 4921 s. elizabeth Court, oak forest, iL 60452 Long House 15207 Long ave., oak forest, iL 60452

Covenant Enabling Residences of Michigan, Inc.website: www.cermi.orgDan Phillips, executive director, (616) 550-1643

Faith House340 thornridge Dr. nW, Grand Rapids, mi 48504; (231) 780-9240Hope House350 thornridge Drive nW., Grand Rapids, mi 48504Joseph’s House866 forest Park Rd., muskegon, mi 49441Mary’s House (main office)862 forest Park Rd., muskegon, mi 49441; (231) 780-9240;

fax: (231) 780-9336Covenant Enabling Residences of Minnesotawebsite: cerofminnesota.orgDana norton, executive director, (218) 624-3097

Friendship Place 135 ash st., Lino Lakes, mn 55126; (651) 486-4855North Place1623 n. 43rd ave. e, Duluth, mn 55804; (218) 525-5952Our Place (main office) 322 n. 60th ave. W, Duluth, mn 55807; (218) 624-3097; fax: (218) 624-3440

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Boards and Commissions—Denominational Executive Board of the Covenant(voting members)Rebecca Barnett (2021), acton, maLance Davis (2021), south Holland, iLJohn stewart (2021), Worthington, mavalerie thomas (2021), Bethel, aKDonna erickson (2020), minneapolis, mnmichael L. Jordan (2020), Kerman, CaJenell Pluim (2020), Wetaskiwin, aBRoy e. applequist (2019), salina, KsJeffrey a. Houston (2019), mcPherson, KsJoshua Kang (2019), vernon Hills, iLalice s. Lee (2019), missouri City, tXJonathan Ro (2019), naperville, iLmichael L. Wilson (2019), Livermore, CaDavid R. Danielson (2018), Rochester, mnJuana i. nesta (2018), Brentwood, CaRachel sands (2018), Decatur, Gamark J. seversen (2018), overland Park, Ksmary J. Cunningham (2017), ada, miWilliam a. Davidson (2017), san Ramon, Castacey a. Heimkes (2017) Gilbert, aZCarolyn L. Poterek (2017), Glenview, iLarthur v. Greco Jr. (2016), san Rafael, CaJohn R. martz (2016), arvada, Cosusan C. Poston (2016), new Brighton, mnm. annette stuckey (2016), shawnee, oKthomas m. sprague (2016), mansfield, machair: William a. Davidson, san Ramon, Cavice-chair: alice s. Lee, missouri City, tXsecretary: stacey a. Heimkes, Gilbert, aZassistant secretary: Jeffrey a. Houston, mcPherson, Ksex-officio members: Gary B. Walter, president

Richard nelson, liaison from Board of Directors of Covenant Ministries of BenevolenceDawn e. Helwig, liaison from Board of Trustees of North Park Universitymark R. stromberg, liaison from Council of Superintendents

advisers: stephen R. Dawson, president of National Covenant PropertiesDavid a. Dwight, president of Covenant Ministries of Benevolenceedward Gilbreath, executive director of communicationRebecca Gonazlez, executive director of operationsPaul a. Hawkinson, executive director of financeDavid W. Kersten, dean of North Park Theological SeminaryRichard B. Lucco, interim executive minister of start and strengthen churches and executive

director for ministry developmentmark a. novak, executive minister of the ordered ministry

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David L. Parkyn, president of North Park University michelle sanchez, executive minister of make and deepen disciplesal tizon, interim executive minister of serve globallyann P. Wiesbrock, president of Covenant Trust CompanyCecilia Williams, executive minister of love mercy do justice

Council of Administratorsstephen R. Dawson, president of National Covenant PropertiesDavid a. Dwight, president of Covenant Ministries of Benevolenceedward Gilbreath, executive director of communicationRebecca Gonzalez, executive director of operationsPaul a. Hawkinson, executive director of financeDavid W. Kersten, dean of North Park Theological SeminaryRichard B. Lucco, interim executive minister of start and strengthen churches and executive

director for ministry developmentmark a. novak, executive minister of the ordered ministryDavid L. Parkyn, president of North Park Universitymichelle sanchez, executive minister of make and deepen disciplesal tizon, executive minister of serve globallyGary B. Walter, president of the Covenantann P. Wiesbrock, president of Covenant Trust CompanyCecilia Williams, executive minister of love mercy do justice

EmeritiDeirdre m. Banks, executive director emerita of Covenant Women MinistriesDeborah C. Blue, executive minister emerita of love mercy and do justiceDavid W. Johnson, president emeritus of National Covenant Propertiesevelyn m.R. Johnson, executive director emerita of Christian education and discipleshipLeRoy m. Johnson, president emeritus of Covenant Trust CompanyPaul e. Larsen, president emeritus of the CovenantRobert C. Larson, executive secretary emeritus of church growth and evangelismDean a. Lundgren, vice-president emeritus for financeDonald L. meyer, executive minister emeritus of communicationDonald a. njaa, executive director emeritus of the ministryDavid s. noreen, executive secretary emeritus of Christian education and discipleshipDoreen L. olson, executive minister emerita of Christian formationGlenn R. Palmberg, president emeritus of the CovenantCurtis D. Peterson, executive minister emeritus of serve globally

Administrative Boards of the CovenantBoaRD of BenevoLenCeRoger oxendale (2021), Belle isle, fLClark tungseth (2021), mound, mnRobert H. anderson (2020), Roseville, Caarthur B. DeRooy (2020), Hilmar, CaRichard P. nelson (2020), Lincoln, nemary L. Palmer (2020), Lake forest, iL

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ed Carey (2018), miami, fLLisa R. Caridine (2018), Chicago, iLmark L. mohrweis (2018), addison, tXJacqueline de La Chappelle (2017), san francisco, CaJennifer Larson (2017), turlock, CaRobert Jackson (2016), naples, fLLinda solie (2016), st. Louis Park, mnchair: Jennifer Larson, turlock, Caex-officio members: Gary B. Walter, president of the Covenant

David a. Dwight, president of Covenant Ministries of Benevolence David Danielson, liaison from Executive Board Garth mcGrath, liaison from Council of Superintendents

advisers: terri Cunliffe, president, Covenant Retirement Communities, Inc. mark newton, president, Swedish Covenant Hospital Linda H. stuhmer, president, EMC Health, Inc. Lawrence P. anderson, executive vice-president/CFO; assistant treasurer

BoaRD of nominationsCheryl Borgeson (2020), Chicago, iLa. evan Westburg (2020), Lincoln, neBritt Dahlstrom (2019), Dewittville, nysarah R. Robinson (2019), orlando, fLmario DiazCeballos (2018), Duarte, CaDaniel Lillestrand (2018), Burnsville, mnWayne Park (2018), Katy, tXRonald Persson (2018), Carrollton, tXJanet Batiste (2017), Kirkland, Wamarcia J. Gustafson (2017), norquay, sKPhillip o. Richardson (2017), Chicago, iLCarolyn Larson (2016), montclair, nJDaniel o. ferguson (2016), santa Rosa, Cachair: Daniel Lillestrand, Burnsville, mnsecretary: marcia J. Gustafson, norquay sKex-officio member: Gary B. Walter, president of the Covenantadviser: Rebecca Gonzalez, executive director of operations

BoaRD of tHe oRDeReD ministRynancy L. ebner (2020) indian orchard, maHenry G. Greenidge (2020) Portland, oRJames n. Holtz (2020), Roseville, CaClyde K. ohta (2019), salem, oRmark t. Pattie (2019), Lino Lakes, mnGregory s. mesimore (2018), Chicago, iLscott m. Peterson (2018), santa Rosa, Castephen m. Wong (2018), san Jose, Ca James y. Choi (2017), frederick, mDRenee L. franzen (2017), new Brighton, mnandrew J. sebanc (2017), surrey, BCsteven C. Johnson (2016), mason City, ia

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Laurel Larson (2016), Wixom, miPiedad Restrepo (2016), Chicago, iLchair: andrew J. sebanc, surrey, BCsecretary: Piadad Restrepo, Chicago, iLex-officio members: Gary B. Walter, president of the Covenant

Catherine Gilliard president of Covenant Ministerium mark a. novak, executive minister of the ordered ministry timothy L. Johnson, director of field education, North Park Theological Seminary arthur v. Greco, liaison from Executive Board edward f. Delgado, president of Centro Hispano de Estudio Teologicos Robert owens, liaison from Council of Superintendents

advisers: Carol J. Lawson, director of ministry services, Ordered Ministry theresa D. marks, manager of pastoral care services, Ordered Ministry

BoaRD of Pensions anD Benefitsscott applequist (2020), morton Grove, iLandrea Johnson (2020), Wiimette, iLanthony Waytt (2020), Chicago, iLGilbert friesen (2019), Westminster, Coedward m. Lee (2019), missouri City, tXR. Hugh magill (2018), Winnetka, iLthomas W. nelson Jr. (2018), Dennis, maBruce Peterson (2018), eagan, mnmichael s. Chun (2017), Holmdel, nJGrant a. Grecu (2017), Commerce twp, miKim Carlson (2016), onekama, mimerideth Randles (2016), seattle, Wachair: R. Hugh magill, Winnetka, iLex-officio members: Gary B. Walter, president of the Covenant

Paul a. Hawkinson, treasurer and executive director of finance mark a. novak, executive minister of the ordered ministry thomas sprague, liaison from Executive Board tammy swanson-Draheim, liaison from Council of Superintendents

advisers: Charles Beckstrom, legal advisor elliott L. Johnson, controller; assistant director of pensions michele Harbeck Haley, director of finance Carol J. Lawson, director of ministry services, Ordered Ministry

BoaRD of tRustees of noRtH PaRK univeRsityPeggy Bley (2020), san francisco, CaRebekah eklund (2020), Baltimore, mDKeith Hamilton (2020), soldotna, aKefrem smith (2020), Brentwood, CaKanyere eaton (2019), mount vernon, nyBeth fredrickson (2019), Wauwatosa, WiChristine Rosell (2019), Lincolnwood, iLowen youngman (2019), Deerfield, iLD. Darrell Griffin (2018), Chicago, iLmark Lindberg (2018), Bellevue, Wa

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Loann Peterson (2018), Winnetka, iLKristine strand (2018), Boston, maWilliam Werner (2018), skokie, iLGrant Clay (2017), Clay Center, KsDawn Helwig (2017), Chicago, iLstephen Johnson (2017), Warrenville, iLLars anderson (2016), farmington, miBruce Bickner (2016), sycamore, iLJay Carstenbrock (2016), Wheaton, iLKathy edin (2016), Baltimore, mDCalla Holmgren, (2016), salt Lake City, utappointed members: Dave Helwig (2020), Plymouth, Ca

megan tamte (2020), edina, mn Karen meyer (2019), Denver, Co Lorrie DuPont (2018), Chicago, iL thomas s. Bagley (2017), Chicago, iL Gail Dahlstrom (2017), Chicago, iL Gregory D. Wittrock (2016), Plymouth, mi

chair: Bruce Bickner, sycamore, iLvice-chair: Kathy edin, Baltimore, mDsecretary: Gail Dahlstrom, Chicago, iLtreasurer: Lorrie DuPont, Chicago, iLex-officio members: Gary B. Walter, president of the Covenant

David L. Parkyn, president of North Park University Howard Burgoyne, liasison from Council of Superintendents John martz, liaison from Executive Board

Covenant-Related Service Corporation BoardsCovenant initiatives foR CaRe, inC.Lisa R. Caridine, chair, Chicago, iL

Ädelbrook, Inc. (formerly Children’s Home of Cromwell, Conn., Inc.)James Hite, chair, Cromwell, Ct

Covenant Children’s MinistriesJ. Christopher Pickett, chair, Crystal Lake, iL

Covenant Enabling Residences of Illinois Jeff Heise, chair, Wheaton, iL

Covenant Enabling Residences of Michigan, Inc.Will Katerberg, chair, Grand Rapids, mi

Covenant Enabling Residences of Minnesota Jim Rich, chair, Duluth, mn

Covenant inteRnationaL insuRanCe ComPany, LtD. David Dwight, chair, skokie, iLDavid erickson, president, skokie, iL

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Covenant RetiRement Communities, inC.mark eastburg, chair, Grand Rapids, miLorene G. flewellen, secretary, Wheaton, iL

Covenant tRust ComPany(chartered illinois trust Company)thomas sprague, chair, Boston, ma

LifeCenteR on tHe GReen, inC.Dan tepke, chair, Chicago, iL

nationaL Covenant PRoPeRties(affiliated corporation of the evangelical Covenant Church)stephen R. Dawson, president, Chicago, iLJill a. Hall, secretary, Chicago, iL

PauL CaRLson PaRtneRsHiPmeritt Lohr sawyer, executive director, Chicago, iLtom verdoorn, chair, minneapolis, mn

sWeDisH Covenant HosPitaLtom Pyra, chair, Green oaks, iL

Standing Commissions Commission on BiBLiCaL GenDeR eQuaLity abby Jones (2018), stromberg, neJeff ondrey (2017), Jamestown, nyBrian Wiele (2017), olympia, WaJanice Bros (2016), albertville, mnLynette Lewis (2016), Chicago, iLvaleri tao (2016), Chicago, iLchair: Brian Wiele, olympia, Waex-officio member: Gary B. Walter, president of the Covenant liaison: mark novak, executive minister of the ordered ministryadvisers: Deb auger, dean of students, North Park Theological Seminary

meagan s. Gillan, director of women ministries, Make and Deepen Disciples Carol J. Lawson, director of ministry services, Ordered Ministry mary e. Peterson, Association for Covenant Clergy Women Cecilia J. Williams, executive minister of love mercy do justice

Commission on CHRistian aCtionDale Kuehne, (2018), Keene, nHLenore three stars (2017), spokane, WaLuke swanson (2017), minneapolis, mnmichelle Dodson (2016), Chicago, iLchair: Luke swanson, minneapolis, mnex-officio member: Gary B. Walter, president of the Covenantliaison: Cecilia Williams, executive minister of love mercy and do justiceadviser: David Husby, director, Covenant World Relief

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Commission on Covenant HistoRyevelmyn ivens (2018), Chicago, iLLenore Johnson (2018), Chicago, iLCal Katter (2018), Chicago, iLandrew meyer (2018), Chicago, iLKurt Peterson (2018), Chicago, iLelise steel (2018), snoqualmie, WaPhil anderson (2017), Hovland, mnDominique Gilliard (2017), oakland, CaPeter Hawkinson (2017), Wilmette, iLmark tao (2017), Chicago, iLchair: andrew meyer, Chicago, iLex-officio member: Gary B. Walter, president of the Covenant liaison: edward Gilbreath, executive director of communicationadvisers: anna-Kajsa anderson, director of Covenant Archives

Hauna ondrey, teaching fellow in church history, North Park Theological Seminary Jane swanson-nystrom, managing editor, Covenant Publications

Commission on etHniC ministRiesGail song Bantam, president, Covenant Asian Pastors AssociationHugh forbes, chair, Alaska ConferenceDebbie Griffith-samuels, president, African American Ministers AssociationDanny martinez, president, Ministerios Hispanos del Pacto EvangelicoGary B. Walter, president of the Covenantchair: Gary B. Walter, Chicago, iLliaisons: Richard B. Lucco, interim executive minister of start and strengthen churches

Cecilia Williams, executive minister of love mercy and do justice

Commission on PastoRaL ReLationsJeffrey anderson, superintendent, Canada ConferenceGarth Bolinder, superintendent, Midsouth ConferenceHoward Burgoyne, superintendent, East Coast ConferenceCurtis ivanoff, superintendent, Alaska ConferenceDavid W. Kersten, dean of North Park Theological SeminaryCarol J. Lawson, director of ministry services, Ordered MinistryRichard B. Lucco, interim executive minister of start and strengthen churches and executive

director for ministry developmentGarth mcGrath, superintendent, Great Lakes ConferenceJerome nelson, superintendent, Central Conferencemark novak, executive minister of the ordered ministryRobert owens, superintendent, Southeast Conferencemichelle sanchez, executive minister of make and deepen disciplesmark stromberg, superintendent, Northwest Conferencetammy swanson-Draheim, superintendent, Midwest Conferenceal tizon, executive minister of serve globallyGary B. Walter, president of the CovenantCecilia Williams, executive minister of love mercy and do justicePaul Wilson, superintendent, Pacific Southwest ConferenceGreg yee, superintendent, Pacific Northwest Conference

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chair: mark novak, Chicago, iLadviser: Danielle B. ng, manager of credentialing services, Ordered Ministry

Commission on toWn anD CountRy ministRiesmark Chapman (2018), LaBolt, sDKristin King (2018), stanton, iatim shekleton (2018), Wheaton, mnsylvia ortega (2017), La villa, tXRhonda Romine (2017), osage City, KsJason ashley (2016), Balfour, BCchair: mark Chapman, LaBolt, sDex-officio members: Gary B. Walter, president of the Covenantliaison: John Wenrich, director of congregational vitality

Commission on WoRsHiPDavid Bjorlin (2018), Chicago, iLJessica Perez (2018), Loveland, Comelissa Lee emerson (2017), Kansas City, momartin torres Jr. (2017), Portland, oRRandall Wilkins (2016), mt. vernon, Wachair: Randall Wilkens, mount vernon, Waex-officio member: Gary B. Walter, president of the Covenantliaison: michelle sanchez, executive minister of make and deepen disciples

Denominational Organizations/Associations

aDvoCates foR Covenant CLeRGy Womenmary Peterson, president, Bellevue, WaJean Cheng Gorman, vice-president, modesto, Caelizabeth Jensen, financial officer, venice, fLDebbie montzingo, financial secretary, seattle, WaJeannette Conver, secretary, Kent, WaDevyn Chambers Johnson, East Coast Conference liaison, springfield, vasarah Robinson, Southeast Conference liaison, orlando, fLCorrie Gustafson, Pacific Southwest Conference liaison, sunnyvale, CaDaphne Demaris, Northwest Conference liaison, minneapolis, mn

afRiCan ameRiCan ministeRs assoCiationDebbie Griffith samuels, president, Chicago, iLBryan murphy, first vice-president, san Leandro, CaDominique Gilliard, second vice-president, oakland, CaLance Davis, treasurer, south Holland, iLKaren Brewer, secretary, Chicago, iL

assoCiation of Covenant CamPs anD ConfeRenCe CenteRsJoel Rude, president, Blue Jay, CaChadwick Persons, secretary, Grand Rapids, mneric anderson, Lake Geneva, WiJim Condap, swanzey, nH

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tom Cousineau, treasurer, estes Park, CoHolly Larson, mcGregor, mnaune Carlson, executive vice-president, liaison from Make and Deepen Disciples,

covenantcamps@covchurch.org

assoCiation of Covenant sPiRituaL DiReCtoRsJim Gaderlund, president, mountain view, CaPatty thompson, vice-president, salina, Ks Don Robinson, finances, mt. vernon, WaJudy Peterson, secretary, eagan, mneva sullivan-Knoff, retreat coordinator, Chicago, iLJennifer andersson, farmington, miLizzy Brady, Covenant offices liason, Chicago, iL

Covenant asian PastoRs assoCiationGail song Bantum, president, seattle, WaWayne Park, vice-president, Katy, tXJohn Cho, treasurer, toronto, onangela yee, secretary, irvine, CaGreg yee, founding member, mercer island, Wa

Covenant CHaPLains assoCiationJeff saville, chair, temecula Caadria Pearson, vice-chair, Chicago, iLBrian turnbow, secretary/treasurer, Houston, tX

Covenant ministeRiumCatherine Gilliard, president, atlanta, Gaopen, vice-presidentJennifer a. Zerby, secretary, DeKalb, iLDaniel P. springer, vice-secretary, Pender, neJohn e. Peterson, treasurer, omaha, ne Gary B. Walter, president of the Covenantmark a. novak, executive minister of the ordered ministryCarol J. Lawson, director of ministry services, Ordered Ministryandrew J. sebanc, chair of the Board of the Ordered Ministry, surry, BCtimothy L. Johnson, director of field education, North Park Theological Seminary(the chairpersons of regional ministerial associations are also members of the

executive committee.)

ministeRios HisPanos De La iGLesia DeL PaCto evanGÉLiCoDanny martinez, president, spring valley, CaRoberto Ghione, vice-president, simi valley, Casergio Gonzalez, treasurer, Chicago, iLalejandro Carrizo, secretary, Houston, tXyacid Cardenas, at-large, Chicago, iLfilomeno nesta, at-large, Brentwood, Ca

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General

CounCiL of suPeRintenDentsCurtis P. ivanoff, alaskaJeffrey D. anderson, CanadaJerome o. nelson, chair, CentralHoward K. Burgoyne, east CoastGarth mcGrath, Great LakesGarth t. Bolinder, midsouthtammy K. swanson-Draheim, midwestmark R. stromberg, northwestGregory J. yee, Pacific northwestPaul v. Wilson, Pacific southwestRobert L. owens, southeastEx-officio members: Gary B. Walter, president of the Covenant

Richard B. Lucco, interim executive minister of start and strengthen churches and executive director for ministry development mark a. novak, executive minister of the ordered ministry

annuaL meetinG offiCeRsamanda L. olson, moderator, Chicago, iLshaun D. marshall, vice-moderator, orland Park, iLJo e. Wolfe, secretary, Lake stevens, Wa

Official Personnel—RegionalConferences

aLasKa ConfeRenCe of tHe evanGeLiCaL Covenant CHuRCH(a corporation)mailing address: Po Box 770749, eagle River, aK 99577Location: 16635 Centerfield Dr., suite 202, eagle River, aK 99577; (907) 694-6348;

fax: (907) 694-6378; email: info@alaskacovenant.org; web: www.alaskacovenant.org

Curtis ivanoff, superintendent, anchorage, aKJames Barefoot, associate superintendent, Wasilla, aKJennifer steinbrecher, office manager, anchorage, aKHarvey fiskeaux, general council chairCurt Lindner, general council treasurermax Lopez-Cepero, chair of ministerial association, anchorage, aKKen moore, chair of pastoral credentialing committee, eagle River, aK

CanaDa ConfeRenCe of tHe evanGeLiCaL Covenant CHuRCH (the evangelical Covenant Church of Canada, a corporation)Po Box 23117, RPo mcGillivray, Winnipeg, mB R3t 5s3; (204) 269-3437;

fax: (204) 269-3584; email: office@covchurch.ca; website: www.covchurch.ca

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Jeffrey anderson, superintendent, jeff@covchurch.caJulia sandstrom, director of ministry support, julia@covchurch.caGlenn Peterson, director of church planting, glenn@covchurch.camonica Doerksen, bookkeeper, bookkeeper@covchurch.caRich Drinovz, conference chair, rdrinovz@shaw.caGary Gilkinson, chair of ministerial association, gpgilk@sasktel.net

CentRaL ConfeRenCe of tHe evanGeLiCaL Covenant CHuRCH (a corporation)4055 W. Peterson ave., ste. 106, Chicago, iL 60646; (773) 267-3060;

fax: (773) 267-2109; email: info@centralconf.org; website: www.centralconf.orgJerome o. nelson, superintendentDavid swanson, director of church plantingDeborah Griffith samuels, director of mission and outreachPeter sjoblom, director of congregational vitalitynorma Ramos, administrative assistantDaniel s. teefey, conference chair, West Lafayette, inPhilip m. starseuth, chair of ministerial association, Chicago, iL

east Coast ConfeRenCe of tHe evanGeLiCaL Covenant CHuRCH (a corporation)52 missionary Rd., Cromwell, Ct 06416; (860) 635-2691; fax: (860) 398-5071;

email: office@eastcoastconf.org; website: eastcoastconf.orgHoward K. Burgoyne, superintendent, howard@eastcoastconf.orgJason R. Condon, director of church planting, jasonrcondon@gmail.comKreig a. Gammelgard, director of congregational vitality, kreig@eastcoastconf.orgRobin m. Jones, finance manager, robin@eastcoastconf.orgRobert messore, conference chair, exeter, RiJim stanley-erickson, chair of ministerial association, Harleysville, Pa

GReat LaKes ConfeRenCe of tHe evanGeLiCaL Covenant CHuRCH (a corporation) 6900 n. Haggerty Rd., ste. 90, Canton, mi 48187; (734) 451-4670;

fax: (734) 451-4672; website: www.greatlakes.ccGarth mcGrath, superintendent, garth@greatlakes.ccsteve armfield, associate superintendent and director of church vitality (leave of absence),

swarmfield@gmail.commike Przybylski, interim director of church vitality, mikeprizz1949@gmail.comalex Rahill, director of church planting, alex.rahill@lifechurchcanton.orgJody eidnes, office administrator, jody@greatlakes.cc Kim Carlson, finance officer, kimpamcarslon@att.netGreg applequist, conference chair, south euclid, oH;

email: pastor.applequist@gmail.comJohn e. aho, chair of ministerial association, Dearborn, mi; email: johnnyaho@live.com

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miDsoutH ConfeRenCe of tHe evanGeLiCaL Covenant CHuRCH (a corporation)302 s. 20th st., ste. a, Rogers, aR 72758; (479) 631-1212; fax: (479) 202-4678;

email: office@midsouthcov.org; website: www.midsouthcov.org Garth t. Bolinder, superintendent, gtb@midsouthcov.orgWillie o. Peterson, assistant to the superintendent, willie.peterson2@verizon.netKim Kelley, administrator, kim@midsouthcov.orgDean anderson, conference chair, Windsor, CoPhil mallory, chair of ministerial association, san antonio, tX

miDWest ConfeRenCe of tHe evanGeLiCaL Covenant CHuRCH (a corporation)17310 Wright st., ste. 101, omaha ne 68130; (402) 334-3020; fax: (402) 334-3060;

email: office@midwestcovenant.org; website: www.midwestcovenant.orgtammy swanson-Draheim, superintendent, mwctammy@gmail.comBrian Johnson, director of church planting, mwcbrian@gmail.comBrent thompson, director of church health, mwcbrent@gmail.comDan Pietrzyk, director of missional leadership development, mwcdanp@gmail.comallan serrano, director of Hispanic church ministry, allanserrano@hotmail.comLori anderson, business manager, lori.anderson@midwestcovenant.orgBrandi Kejr, manager of ministry promotion and ministry support,

office@midwestcovenant.orgmatt norlen, conference chair, imnorlen@hotmail.comWes Gibson, chair of ministerial association, wesg@fccsalina.com

noRtHWest ConfeRenCe of tHe evanGeLiCaL Covenant CHuRCH (a corporation)3106 47th ave. s, minneapolis, mn 55406; (612) 721-4893; fax: (612) 721-4895;

email: info@northwestconference.org; website: www.northwestconference.orgmark stromberg, superintendent, mark@northwestconference.orgCheryl theilen, director of administration, cheryl@northwestconference.orgsandy norris, director of finance, sandy@northwestconference.orgJon Kramka, director of congregational vitality, jon@northwestconference.orgmike Brown, director of church planting, mike@northwestconference.orgGinny olson, director of youth ministry, ginny@northwestconference.orgKara stromberg, director of children and family, kara@northwestconference.orgJeff Burton, director of pastoral care and development, jeff@northwestconference.orgJudy swanberg, associate director of pastoral care and development,

judy@northwestconference.orgBryan malley, director of communications, bryan@northwestconference.orgJim volling, conference chairHerb frost, chair of ministerial association, Rochester, mn

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PaCifiC noRtHWest ConfeRenCe of tHe evanGeLiCaL Cove-nant CHuRCH (a corporation)9311 se 36th st., #108, mercer island, Wa 98040; (206) 275-3903;

email: office@pacnwc.org; website: www.pacnwc.orgGregory J. yee, superintendent, greg@pacnwc.orgDonald t. Robinson, associate superintendent, don@pacnwc.orgKurt W. Carlson, associate superintendent, kurt@pacnwc.orgCris Back, director of ministries, cris@pacnwc.orgthomas Robinson, conference chair, email: txrobinson@gmail.comsharon anderson, chair of ministerial association, email: sharon@plcc.org

PaCifiC soutHWest ConfeRenCe of tHe evanGeLiCaL Covenant CHuRCH (a corporation)1333 Willow Pass Rd., ste. 212, Concord, Ca 94520-7931; (925) 677-2140;

fax: (925) 677-5031; email: office@pswc.org; website: www.pswc.orgPaul Wilson, superintendent, paul.wilson@pswc.orgPablo anabalon, ministry associate, panabalon@aol.comerika Basak, director of finance, erika.basak@pswc.orgabraham Bejarano, special projects, abrahambejarano@gmail.comnelly Bothi, office specialist, nelly.bothi@pswc.orgLaura Chellew, finance assistant, laura.chellew@pswc.orgJean Cheng Gorman, director of ministerial health, jean.chenggorman@pswc.organita eyer, director of conference ministries, anita.eyer@pswc.orgKristine Gilmore, executive assistant to the superintendent, kristine.gilmore@pswc.org Clive Grimbleby, conference chair, ctgrimbleby@gmail.comLaurie Cornell, chair of ministerial association, revmomladc@gmail.com

soutHeast ConfeRenCe of tHe evanGeLiCaL Covenant CHuRCH (a corporation) 1553 virginia ave., ste. 201B, College Park, Ga 30337; (404) 768-2514;

fax: (404) 768-2515; email: office@southeastconf.org; website: www.southeastconf.org

Robert owens, superintendentJavana Latimore, office managermartinez Jovin, coordinator of Haitian ministries, miami, fLDoris Granberry, conference chair, miami, fLJesse adams, chair of ministerial association, Robertsdale, aL

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Institutions—Regional(Regional institutions are either operated by, associated with, or supported by regional conferences or regional associations of churches.)

aLasKa Arctic Broadcasting Association Radio Station KICY (Nome) Box 820, nome, aK 99762; (907) 443-2213 J. Dennis Weidler, general manager Alaska Christian College35109 Royal Pl., soldotna, aK 99669; (907) 260-7422; fax: (907) 260-6722;

email: khamilton@alaskacc.eduKeith J. Hamilton, presidentCovenant Youth of Alaska (CYAK)Po Box 2386, Palmer, aK 99645Byron Bruckner, executive director

east Coast New England Seafarers Mission, Inc. 1 Black falcon ave., Boston, ma 02210-2415; (617) 443-0282; fax: (617) 443-0435

email: nesm@neseafarers.org; website: www.neseafarers.org stephen Cushing, chaplain/administrator, director@neseafarers.org

miDWest Midwest Covenant HomeBox 367, stromsburg, ne 68666; (402) 764-2711; fax (402) 764-4352

info@midwestcovenanthome.orgCindy tapphorn, administrator

noRtHWestMinnehaha Academy 3100 W. River Pkwy., minneapolis, mn 55406; (612) 729-8321 Donna m. Harris, president

Bible Camps(Bible camps are either operated by associated with, or supported by regional conferences, regional associations or churches, or groups of Covenant churches. for general information visit www.covenantcamps.org or email covenantcamps @covchurch.org)

aLasKaCovenant Bible CampPo Box 202, unalakleet, aK 99684; (907) 624-5050;

email: info@covenantbiblecamp.org; website: covenantbiblecamp.comnick Bruckner, executive director

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Chickaloon Retreat CenterContact: Covenant youth of alaska (CyaK), Po Box 203356, eagle River, aK

99501; CyaK office: (907) 625-1525; email: crc@cyak.orgCory alverts, coordinator

CanaDa Covenant Bay Bible CampPoplar Bay, Box 13 site 4 RR #1, Westerose, aB t0C 2v0; (780) 586-2828;

email: info@covenantbay.ca; website: www.covenantbay.casend mail to: Jon Drebert, executive director, 4707-51 ave., Breton, aB t0C 0P0;

(780) 360-5499; email: jon@covenantbay.caCovenant Heights Bible Camponanole, mB; camp: (204) 848-2244; church: (204) 641-5014;

website: www.covenantheightsbiblecamp.comsend mail to: 1229 Winderemere ave., Winnipeg, mB R3t 1a7matt Hardy, director; mathewhardy278@yahoo.comKootenay Covenant Bible CampRented facilities: Dutch Harbour Presbyterian Campsite, Riondel, BC;

website: www.kcbcamp.orgsend mail to: Kootenay Covenant Bible Camp, c/o Balfour Covenant Church,

Box 65, Balfour, BC v0G 1C0 Judy Dickieson, camp registrar; nelsoncovenant@gmail.com

CentRaLCovenant Harbor Bible Camp1724 W. main st., Lake Geneva, Wi 53147; (262) 248-3600; fax: (262) 248-6814;

email: office@covenantharbor.org; website: www.covenantharbor.orgRay Warren, executive directorCovenant Point Bible Camp358 W. Hagerman Lake Rd., iron River, mi 49935; (906) 265-2117; (906) 265-5123

email: cpbc@cpbc.com; website: www.cpbc.comerik m. strom, executive director

east CoastPilgrim Pines Conference Center220 West shore Rd., swanzey, nH 03446; (603) 352-0443; fax: (603) 357-7660;

email: info@pilgrimpines.org; website: www.pilgrimpines.orgJim Condap, ministry director, jim@pilgrimpines.org

Mayflower Lodge, Cabins, Cottages, and Camping AreasCamp Squanto

GReat LaKesPortage Lake Covenant Bible Camp4158 Camp Delight Rd., onekama, mi 49675; (231) 889-5911;

email: info@portagelake.org; website: www.portagelake.orgDavid nesburg, executive director

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Mission Meadows Bible Camp5201 east Lake Rd., Dewittville, ny 14728; (716) 386-5932;

email: camping@missionmeadows.org; website: www.missionmeadows.orgByran muecke, executive directorCovenant Mountain Mission Bible Camp, Inc.2390 Horse Hollow Rd., Jonesville, va 24263; (276) 346-1013;

email: cmmbc1950@gmail.com; website: www.cmmbc.orgJoe and tammy faulkinbury, camp managers

miDsoutHMidsouth Covenant CampRented facilities: frontier Camp, Grapeland, tX

miDWestCovenant Cedars Bible Camp2909 n. “W” Rd., Po Box 68, Hordville, ne 68846; (402) 757-3241;

fax: (402) 757-3250; email: info@cedars.org; website: www.cedars.orgDan Buhr, executive directorCovenant Heights Camp and Retreat Center7400 Hwy. 7, estes Park, Co 80517; (970) 586-2900;

fax: (970) 586-2946; email: info@covenantheights.org; website: www.covenantheights.org

tom Cousineau, executive director Twin Lakes Bible Camp7718 twin Lakes Rd., manson, ia 50563; (712) 297-7714; fax: (712) 297-7755;

email: info@twinlakesbiblecamp.com; website: www.twinlakesbiblecamp.comscott Larsen, executive director

noRtHWestAdventurous Christians81 Bow Lake Rd., Grand marais, mn 55604; (218) 388-2286;

email: ac@adventurouschristians.org; website: adventurouschristians.orgmike nelson, directorBluewater Covenant Bible Camp38400 Bluewater Rd., Grand Rapids, mn 55744; (218) 326-6058;

email: chad@bluewatercovcamp.org; website: www.bluewatercovcamp.orgChadwick Persons, directorCovenant Park Bible Camp3402 Covenant Park Rd., mahtowa, mn 55707; (218) 389-6398;

email: office@covenantpark.org; website: www.covenantpark.orgCovenant Pines Bible Camp43696 245th Place, mcGregor, mn 55760; (218) 768-2610; fax: (218) 768-2611;

email: office@covenantpines.org; website: covenantpines.orgDave Cairns, executive directormatt Braun, camp director

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Lake Beauty Covenant Bible Camp25766 Hummingbird trail, Long Prairie, mn 56347; (320) 732-3218;

fax: (320) 732-3218; email: lbbc@lbbc.com; website: www.lbbc.comBrian alnes, executive director

PaCifiC noRtHWestCascades Camp and Conference Center22825 Peissner Rd. se, yelm, Wa 98597; (360) 894-3838, (800) 782-2307;

email: info@cascadescamp.org; website: www.cascadescamp.orgtom moline, executive director

PaCifiC soutHWestAlpine Covenant Conference CenterPo Box 155, Blue Jay, Ca 92317; (909) 337-6287; fax: (909) 337-2574;

email: info@alpine-cc.org; website: www.alpine-cc.orgJoel Rude, acting executive directorMission Springs Camps and Conference Center1050 Lockhart Gulch Rd., scotts valley, Ca 95066; (831) 335-9133;

fax: (831) 335-7726; email: info@missionsprings.com; website: www.missionsprings.com

Bryan Hayes, executive director