Speaker: Mark Green, Public Services Librarian, J. Oliver Buswell Jr. Library

We'll briefly go over the nature of academic research and dig into the process of working through the brainstorming, researching, and writing processes to get from point A to Z in the writing process.

Lunch provided (sandwich platter, veggie tray).

Speakers: Kurt (MDiv’96) and Jill, MTW missionaries

Live the adventure of life on the Silk Road through Central Asia, both then and now. Discover gospel bridges embedded in their culture. Learn about opportunities and challenges for the church in this unreached part of the world. Join us as we talk about cross-cultural contextualization for the gospel. Lunch provided.

Exhibit on the Silk Road: Kurt and Jill will be on campus Tuesday, Sept. 29, and Wednesday, Sept. 30. In addition to their Ministry Lunch, they will set up an exhibition in Buswell 111 titled Silk Road, Life at a Crossroads. Stop in to meet them, ask questions, and learn about opportunities to serve in Central Asia with MTW. 

Speakers: Mike Wenzler, RUF Recruiting Coordinator-West, and Keith Berger, RUF Coordinator for Organizational Development

Join RUF staff and others interested in learning more about this important college ministry. Reformed University Fellowship meets college students where they are by bringing the gospel to them during this important and transitional time in their lives. Opportunities abound to help by serving in this ministry in various ways, both during your tim in seminary and after. Come hear more about how you can be part of this ministry. BBQ provided.

ALSO JOIN US FOR:

• An RUF Ministry Lunch Earlier Today, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. / Buswell 111

• NOTE CORRECTED LOCATION: A Large Group Gathering at Saint Louis University, 8 p.m.

These events are open to anyone interested in learning more about RUF and any former RUF participants who would like to join us. RSVP requested but not required.

RSVP FOR EVENTS HERE

SIGN UP FOR ONE-ON-ONE MEETINGS WITH RUF STAFF HERE.

Speakers: Mike Wenzler, RUF Recruiting Coordinator-West, and Keith Berger, RUF Coordinator for Organizational Development

Reformed University Fellowship meets college students where they are by bringing the gospel to them during this important and transitional time in their lives. Opportunities abound to help by serving in this ministry in various ways, both during your tim in seminary and after. Come hear more about how you can be part of this ministry. Lunch provided (Gioia’s Deli!).

ALSO JOIN US THIS EVENING FOR:

• A Picnic at the Community Center, 5 – 6:30 p.m.

• A Large Group Gathering at Washington University, 8 p.m.

These events are open to anyone interested in learning more about RUF and any former RUF participants who would like to join us. RSVP requested but not required.

RSVP FOR EVENTS HERE

SIGN UP FOR ONE-ON-ONE MEETINGS WITH RUF STAFF HERE.

Speaker: Rev. Jim Hatch, Church Planter Development Director, Mission to North America

Most everyone in ministry moves, and has a moving minsitry constituency. Why does moving hurt so badly? Is there any redemption to moving? Based on his many years of ministry experience, Jim Hatch of MNA will reflect on and lead a discussion about a helpful theology of moving.

Lunch provided (Chick-Fil-A!).

Speakers: Lt. Matthew Scheibel, US Air Force/Air National Guard Chaplain Corps

The U.S. Air Force Chaplain Corps serves men and women of the armed forces by promoting spiritual resilience and providing pastoral care. In the Air National Guard, serve in the Air Force one weekend a month. You can serve close to home, stay connected with your community, and make a difference where you live.

Bring your own lunch and join us!

Speakers: Dr. Richard Joe and London Missions Team Members

Covenant Seminary sent a short term missions team to West London (May 29-June 7) to serve among South Asians of Hindu, Sikh, and Muslim backgrounds. They partnered with Serge and their church plant to learn about this South Asian community and share the love of Jesus with them. Come to the ministry lunch to hear the team's report on the amazing things that God did during the trip.

Lunch provided.

Speakers: JIll Beaumont, Area Director, Young Life St. Louis, Mid-County

Young Life is an outreach to middle school and high school students. Our mission is to introduce adolescents to Jesus and help them grow in their faith. Our volunteer leaders go where kids are to build relationships in order to share the gospel with them. Come find out more about serving and walking alongside the next generation

Lunch provided (build-your-own-sandwich bar).

CTS students are invited to join staff and students from RUF-International, Washington University, for this FREE dinner and a time of getting to know each other.

We’ll enjoy fun games, good food, and good fellowship as we share about the work of RUF-I and learn about potential opportunities to be involved.

We look forward to seeing you!

Speaker: Dr. Seth Scott, Assistant Dean of the Seminary & School of Counseling and Professor of Counselor Education at Columbia International University. Dr. Scott is also the founder and counselor at Sunrise Counseling in Columbia, South Carolina.

This event will explore what it means to be a Christian who counsels, examining how faith and virtue shape both personal formation and professional practice. Participants will engage with key Christian virtues that undergird life and counseling work, learning how these virtues influence clinical decisions and outcomes. Practical tools and approaches for ongoing counselor formation will be presented and personalized, with a strong emphasis on the supportive role of community in sustaining growth and effectiveness.

More details to come.

Speaker: Dr. Seth Scott, Assistant Dean of the Seminary & School of Counseling and Professor of Counselor Education at Columbia International University. Dr. Scott is also the founder and counselor at Sunrise Counseling in Columbia, South Carolina.

This event will explore what it means to be a Christian who counsels, examining how faith and virtue shape both personal formation and professional practice. Participants will engage with key Christian virtues that undergird life and counseling work, learning how these virtues influence clinical decisions and outcomes. Practical tools and approaches for ongoing counselor formation will be presented and personalized, with a strong emphasis on the supportive role of community in sustaining growth and effectiveness.

Speakers: An MTW missionary couple who served 7 years in the Middle East

Our excuses matter in God’s story of redemption. As we plan for the pulpit, the counseling room, or serving in a church, does "mission" belong in our "maybe not" or "meh" category? Come hear from the experience of MTW missionaries about how God uses our excuses and even seasons of grief for his purposes in ministry.

Lunch provided (Panda Express).

Hosted by: Covenant Missions Club, which exists to raise cross-cultural awareness, cultivate conviction for missional engagement, and mobilize students toward faithful participation in global mission through prayer, fellowship, and equipping.

Speaker: Chris Daniel, National Director, Association of Churches to Advance the Imago Dei

Prayer is critical, but does it matter how "hard" we pray? What does the Bible say about how God responds to his people when they "cry out" to him? Is God more responsive when we are in desperate situations or when we pray with atypical intensity? This Ministry Lunch will look at some key biblical passages, along with some examples from the founding and mission of our nonprofit and consider together how these insights into prayer and God's fatherly responsiveness to his children might apply to all of our prayer lives and the various situations that we find ourselves in.

Lunch provided (Chick-fil-A).

More About ACAID: The Association of Churches to Advance the Imago Dei is a nonprofit collaboration of like-minded churches that seek to advance the image of God in society. We are seeking 12 Regional Directors that would start Regions in different locations throughout the country, replicating this very successful model in Virginia.

Want to Meet with Chris one-on-one? Feel free to text him at (804) 852-5151 to arrange a time to meet while he’s on campus.

Speakers: Keith Berger, Chief Organizational Developtment Officer, Reformed University Fellowship, and Casey Cockrum, Assistant VP for Campus Staff

RUF is coming to Covenant to share how God has been at work on college campuses and what opportunities exist for both men and women to work with them!

Lunch provided from Gioia’s Deli.

One-on-One Meetings: If you are unable to attend the lunch, or if you want to sit down one-on-one with RUF reps, you can sign up here for a time.

Campus Dinner, 5:30 – 7 p.m. – RUF will also invites you to join them for BBQ and custard in the Community Center Backyard. Hope to see you there!

Speaker: Rick Harper, ordained PCA pastor, Serge’s Area Specialist for Church Planting

Discover how God uses challenges to transform ministry. Called to serve in Vienna, Austria, Rick and his family faced a crisis testing their trust in God’s plan. Come hear the story of their learning to surrender control and finding renewed joy in ministry. This time is for anyone seeking to live with deeper faith, whether in daily life or in global missions.

If you'd like to meet one-on-one, reach out to rharper@serge.org to set up a time to connect!

Lunch provided (Chick-fil-A).

Speakers: Rev. Chuck Garriott, Executive DIrector, Ministry to State

Ministry to State (under the auspices of the PCA’s Mission to North America), is a gospel outreach to people in government in Washington DC, and state and international capitals. It is present for the person, not policy. Join us as we explore a biblical view of government and why the church engages with people who serve there.

Lunch provided.

Speakers: Dr. Mark Nabholz, Music Director at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Montgomery, AL; and Will Nabholz, Chapel Coordinator, Covenant Seminary

Dr. Mark Nabholz has more than 30 years of experience directing the music and liturgy at a variety of churches in the PCA and hopes to help new pastors and ministry leaders know how best to work with their music team. Join us as we learn from his wisdom and experience.

Lunch provided.

In honor of the late Dr. David C. Jones, long-time Professor of Systematic Theology at Covenant Seminary, we are pleased to announce a new edition of the David C. Jones Theology Lectures for 2026.

Speaker: Dr. Kelly M. Kapic, Professor of Theological Studies, Covenant College

• Lecture 1: Thursday, Feb. 19, 4 – 5:30 p.m. – “The Singing Savior: Christ as the Center of Christian Life”

• Lecture 2: Friday, Feb. 20, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – “The Ecclesia and the Arc of Christian Life”

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In honor of the late Dr. David C. Jones, long-time Professor of Systematic Theology at Covenant Seminary, we are pleased to announce a new edition of the David C. Jones Theology Lectures for 2026.

Speaker: Dr. Kelly M. Kapic, Professor of Theological Studies, Covenant College

• Lecture 1: Thursday, Feb. 19, 4 – 5:30 p.m. – “The Singing Savior: Christ as the Center of Christian Life”

• Lecture 2: Friday, Feb. 20, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – “The Ecclesia and the Arc of Christian Life”

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Speakers: Rev. Andrew Fox Lupton, MTW Scandinavia Team Leader & Grace International Church of Oslo Church Planter; and Rev. Jonas Stava, MTW Scandinavia & Grace International Church of Oslo Church Planter

How did one of Europe’s most historically Christian regions become one of its most secular and what is the future of the church in Scandinavia? In recent generations, many Scandinavians have enjoyed a prosperous life apart from God. But with growing pressures from immigration, the influx of Islam, and the deepening emptiness of secularism, spiritual hunger is surging across Scandinavia. The movement to plant healthy, grace-based churches for both Scandinavians and internationals is more vital than ever in a region where Reformed and Presbyterian churches have few historical roots. Join members of the MTW church-planting team in Oslo, Norway to learn more and discover how you can help reach Scandinavia.

Lunch provided.

Speakers: Aaron Jones, Operations Manager, Harambee Youth Training,

This ministry lunch will focus on discipleship through shared work and faithful presence, exploring how vocational labor, mentorship, and consistency function as powerful tools for spiritual formation. We will discuss leading youth in an urban context, cultivating servant leadership, and integrating faith, work, and mission in everyday ministry settings.

About Harambee: Harambee Youth Training is a Christian job training and discipleship ministry serving youth ages 12–18 in North St. Louis City. Through a structured tuckpointing job training program, we combine hard work, mentorship, and gospel-centered relationships to develop character, responsibility, and leadership in young people. Our crews provide free tuckpointing services to low-income homeowners, many of whom are widows, while investing daily in the lives of youth. We believe faithful presence, consistency, and shared work are powerful means of discipleship and transformation.

Lunch provided.

Speaker: NC 1 Larissa Jackson, US Navy Chaplain Program

Do you have the desire to serve both God and Country? If so, serving as a Navy Chaplain will give you that opportunity.

The Navy Chaplain Corps consists of more than 1000 Navy Chaplains serving on active and reserve duty and meeting the religious needs of more than 100 different faith groups. Each Chaplain is also a Naval Officer, meaning they hold a vitally important leadership role with the Navy and our country in advocating for freedom of religion.

Stop by the community center to meet and talk with NC1 Larissa Jackson to learn more.

Speaker: Eric Larsen, Director of MTW’s NEXT program.

NEXT seeks to: 

• Reach adolescents and emerging adults with the gospel in communities around the world.

• Train national leaders and local churches seeking to reach young people in their own communities.

• Sustain missionary kids and parents through resources, training, care, and counseling.

The purpose of the ministry lunch is to equip students to think about how their Covenant degree (any of them) can be used to care for missionary kids, whether in current ministry contexts or future vocational work. We hope to raise awareness and provide practical insight so that the body of Christ can wisely care for and support our missionaries. Come learn from the experts!

Lunch provided: Indian food and pizza (for those who aren’t feeling adventurous)

Sponsored by the Missions Club: The Covenant Missions Club exists to raise cross-cultural awareness, cultivate conviction for missional engagement, and mobilize students toward faithful participation in global mission through prayer, fellowship, and equipping.

Speaker: Dr. Richard Joe, Associate Professor of World Missions

We’re going to the Middle East! Dr. Richard is leading a student trip in the beginning of June 2026 to a Muslim-majority country with a deep Islamic heritage. Please join us for a free Middle Eastern lunch and hear all the details!

Online and Hybrid students are also very welcome to join the trip. View the livestream of the meeting here.

Please RSVP HERE so that we can plan for lunch and send you more information. If you are interested in the trip but cannot make the meeting, please RSVP and explain in the comment.

Speaker/Guide: Dr. David Chapman, Professor of New Testament and Archaeology and Curator of the Mare Institute

Ever wonder what artifacts are on display in the Archaeology Institute here on campus? Want to know why they’re here and where they come from? Come join us at the Institute for a quick tour with Dr. Chapman, then for some lunch and conversation about the importance of archaeology for studying the Bible.

Lunch provided.

Sponsored by: Archaeology Institute and Archaeology Club

Speakers: Ian Hard, Executive Team, New England Church Planting Network

We will be discussing prayer as participation in the work of church planting. Ian Hard will share how God has blessed our Network's commitment to prayer as a root and fruit of church planting in our region.

NECPN is a joint work of Southern and Northern New England Presbyteries. We work to encourage evangelism, renewal, and church planting in New England, constantly ranked as the most secular, post-Christian region of the country.

Lunch provided – Dalie’s Smokehouse.