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.

Speakers: James Dickson, VP of Advancement, CTS; Drew Vining, Associate Director of Donor Relations, CTS

Come learn how fundraising professionals practice their craft. This seminar is the second of two offerings from the Development Office aimed at answering your questions, helping you identify and understand the available resources, and developing a fully-formed fundraising plan.

Sign up here to receive information for this seminar and help us know how much food to order for lunch.

Speaker: Doug Shepherd, MTW/RUF-Global Team Leader, Greenhouse Internship, Ukraine

Hear about opportunities to serve and learn in Lviv, Ukraine, during the 2026 Greenhouse Internship (June 12–July 17). This is MTW’s longest-running mentored training internship, now entering its 30th year. Discover opportunities to serve university students on a cross-cultural MTW church planting team.

We’ll also answer your questions: Is it safe? Where will I live? Whom will I serve? How will I be trained? Is this internship right for me?

Lunch provided.

Speakes: Rev. Garrett Craw, Pastor, Church-Planter and DomNet Coordinator; and Rev. Dylan Stinson, Pastor and Church-Planter

DomNet (Domestic Church Planting Network) is a culturally-engaged, Reformed denominational church-planting consortium looking for church-planters. Internships are available for men up to the task.

Lunch provided.

Speakers: James Dickson, VP of Advancement, CTS; Drew Vining, Associate Director of Donor Relations, CTS

Come learn how fundraising professionals practice their craft. This seminar is the first of two offerings by the CTS Development Office aimed at answering your questions, helping you identify and understand the available resources you have, and developing a fully-formed fundraising plan.

Lunch provided.

Sign up here to receive information for this seminar and help us know how much food to order for lunch.

Can’t join us in person? Livestream available here.

Hosted by: Theological Women at Covenant

Greetings, sisters! The Theological Women at Covenant warmly invite you (MDiv, MABTS, MATS, or MAM) students to come meet your professors as you begin or continue your degree at Covenant! Taking steps toward a theological degree can be intimidating, and we are excited to host an event where our professors can encourage and spur you on in your endeavor. We hope to see you there!

Lunch is provided.

RSVP HERE so we can have an adequate head count for food.

Speaker: Jamie Burkemper, Team Leader with Mission to the World in Madrid, Spain

What does it take to share Christ in a culture where community happens at midnight over tapas and coffee? We’ll explore how to read culture, enter into rhythms that feel foreign, and create spaces where the gospel connects with real life. These are practical skills for anyone preparing to serve cross-culturally — whether in Europe or in your own neighborhood.

We serve in Madrid, Spain, where the streets come alive long after midnight — but less than 1% of the population knows Christ. Our ministry plants gospel-centered churches, reaches university students through RUF, and uses the arts to open doors for conversations that matter. Madrid is our launchpad for training and sending leaders to bring gospel renewal across Spain. We believe God can awaken hearts in a culture that thinks it has already left Christianity behind.

Lunch provided.

Speaker: Rev. Jim Hatch, Church Planter Development Director, MNA. Jim has 60 years of ministry experience in a variety of settings, most NOT in the lead position.

Most seminary graduates’ first ministry role will be “playing second fiddle”—working for and reporting to someone else in the ministry structure. What are the challenges, tensions, and rewards of functioning in a subordinate role in any ministry? How can you best thrive there?

Lunch provided: Chick-fil-A

Come join us in person or via Zoom for an informal Q&A with President Dr. Tom Gibbs, hosted by Student Council in association with Student Life.

This is an opportunity to foster deeper connections between students and the Seminary, so please bring any and all questions you have about the vision for the Seminary, its current offerings for students, and anything else regarding life as a Covenant student. Even if you do not have specific questions in mind, you are welcome to drop in and just enjoy hearing from our President over coffee and refreshments.

Zoom link to come on day of event.

Speakers: Keith Berger, Chief Organizational Development Officer; Mike Wenzler, VP of Recruiting; and Michael Gordon, Assistant Coordinator, Reformed University Fellowship

Join RUF staff for lunch from Gioia's Deli and a discussion on the ministry of presence on college campuses as we live in the midst of shifting opinions of digital intimacy.

More info to come.

Speakers: John Gonsior, Parkway Young Life Board Member

Through both training and direct field ministry experience, learn how to lead and participate in effective Young Life ministry. Parkway Young Life has a paid internship available for leadership of a volunteer team focused on introducing adolescents to Christ and discipling middle school or high school students.

This is a ministry leadership role that has potential for development and professional growth beyond the position summary. We hope to provide mentorship, spiritual development, and community to the role.

Lunch provided.

Speakers: Heather Sparkman (MDiv ’08; MA, Lindenwood University, 2021)

Heather will present learnings from her recent MA thesis exploring biblical principles that help church staff, non-professional volunteers, and members engage with and use social media in positive, constructive ways. Rather than starting from a place of fear, we should understand our purpose and place in the digital landscape, just as we do in other forms of media, proceeding with wise, informed confidence.

The Scribe Conversation Series facilitates community dialogue about reflective, intentional, and discerning communication practices.

Food provided; bring your own drinks.