2008-2009 Pastoral Covenant Groups

The Center for Pentecostal Leadership and Care (CPLC) reports that this fall 126 Pastoral Covenant Groups from 20 states and regions are launching another one-year process of pastoral development and renewal. An estimated 1000 Church of God pastors will be participating.

A number of groups have already conducted their covenant-making retreats to start this year's journey. One participating pastor stated to his group, "I didn't trust you guys before, but now I do. I trust everyone of you."

Another pastor left revival services at his own church just to be at his group's retreat, stating, "I need this! You don't get this at Campmeeting or Prayer Conference where we sit down and talk about ministry at a deeper level."

Dr. James P. Bowers, Executive Director for the CPLC, reflects on the significance of Pastoral Covenant Groups for cultivating a culture of trust and care in the Church of God, stating, "My hope and prayer is to see the 'leaven' of trust, respect, and care found in the pastoral covenant groups spread to the whole Church of God."