2025 CANADA COVENANT DONOR REPORT
“MAY THE GOD OF HOPE FILL YOU WITH ALL JOY AND PEACE AS YOU TRUST IN HIM, SO THAT YOU MAY OVERFLOW WITH HOPE BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.” ROMANS 15:13
At our Annual General Meeting (AGM) in May, we announced ‘Upward’ as our theme for the year. Moving ‘Upward’ expresses our sincere desire to be a community of churches, camps, and individuals that look upward to God in prayer and dependence. Looking to God in prayer might seem obvious, something God’s people are expected to do. However, our focus on prayer and reliance on God is not driven by obligation but by the core biblical truth that God is active and involved in our world, inviting us to depend on His Spirit, who is always present and working everywhere to build the Church of Christ.
Program, believing that some would eventually start new churches or strengthen existing ones. • Local churches enhanced their communities through leadership retreats, board development, and a renewed commitment to reach and disciple students and children. • This past year, we were called to support churches seeking pastors and to provide financial help to Covenant pastors in need. • Many of our global personnel visited churches and individuals, reinforcing our global connection and sharing what God is doing around the world.
I’m grateful for the variety of prayer initiatives launched this year:
I am incredibly thankful for everything that has happened and want you to know that your partnership and financial investment in the Canada Covenant are truly appreciated.
• Our monthly prayer themes have been warmly received. • Monthly pastoral gatherings have become meaningful times of fellowship and prayer. • New prayer groups and board retreats helped us rely more on God. When asked what the Canada Covenant is all about, we say that together we start and strengthen churches, serve, and support pastors and leaders across Canada and around the world. As I look back on 2025, I see the ways we’ve relied on God to live out our mission: • We launched a new church in Richmond Hill, ON. • We invested in leaders through our Internship
As you review our 2025 Donor Report, you will see the collective impact we are making for Christ in Canada and around the world. And, as you consider year-end charitable donations, I invite you to join me in prayerfully giving a generous gift to the Canada Covenant. Thank you in advance for your generosity, and may we once again experience God’s faithful provision. Moved by hope, Led by the Spirit.
Rob Peterson, President/Superintendent
2025 FINANCIALS Income/Donations Breakdown 67.80% Church Support 23.50% Other
67.80% Churches
8.70%
(Events, Grants, Interest)
Individuals 8.70% Individual Contributions
23.50% Total Income/Donations 2025 YTD: $396,203.64
Other
Note: The numbers reported for both income and expenses do not include the RRSP and Extended Health Benefit amounts that the Canada Covenant administers on behalf of local churches. Audited financial statements will be presented at our Annual General Meeting once our year end is closed.
Expenses Breakdown 27.06% Administration
(Office Supplies, Facilities, Staff & Board Travel, Professional Fees)
9.20% Events
44.58%
5.18%
Staffing
Serve Global
5.47% Start & Strengthen Churches 8.50% Serve & Support Pastors and Leaders 5.18% Across Canada & Around the World (Serve Global)
8.50% Serve & Support
9.20% Events
(AGM, Pastor/Spouse Fall Retreat)
5.47% Start &
44.58% Staffing
Strengthen
27.06%
Administration
Total Expenses 2025 YTD: $471,781.65
Our 2025 Income and Expense Charts represent our year-to-date as of November 30, 2025. We are trusting in church and individual donations to help us finish the year strong.
TOGETHER, WE START AND STRENGTHEN CHURCHES, SERVE AND SUPPORT PASTORS AND LEADERS, ACROSS CANADA AND AROUND THE WORLD.
IN 2025, YOUR COMMITMENT TO PRAY FOR AND FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE CANADA COVENANT’S MINISTRY MADE IT POSSIBLE TO… Start & Strengthen Churches:
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• Officially launch FuYin Covenant Church in Richmond Hill, ON on January 1, 2025 (FuYin is Mandarin for “Gospel”); This Mandarinspeaking community is reaching new Canadians and baptizing new believers. • Lay the groundwork for 2 church plant pastors and locations in Beamsville, ON and Windsor, ON. • Support 4 churches in their search for new pastors.
• Provide counseling services to several pastors and their family members in the face of life challenges. • Assist several church leadership boards in policy writing, staff care, and effective governance.
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Serve & Support Pastors and Leaders:
• Support 4 pastors and churches during sabbatical leave.
• Host 76 Canada Covenant pastors, leaders, and spouses for two days of learning and renewal in Canmore, AB.
• Fund our Internship Program, giving 8 new leaders valuable ministry experience, resulting in personal and vocational growth.
• Offer 12 Zoom prayer gatherings for pastors, building a renewed vision for the important practice of looking Upward to God in prayer.
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Across Canada & Around the World:
• Provide ongoing support of Canadian global personnel: Colleen Nahnychuk (Argentina), Jamie Kim (Korea), Robert Rife (United Kingdom) • Host 2 global personnel (Colleen and Jamie) at several churches across Canada this Summer.
• Provide ongoing support of global partners and partnerships, where we saw:
Ecuador
Kernels of Hope
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• Hear from our global partners and personnel through 5 Serve Global Conversations on Zoom.
+ 24 children receive care through the Santiago Partnership Children’s Home. + 2,761 community members come through the Medical Clinic for support with dentistry, obstetrics, rehabilitation, and general medical and psychological needs. + 160 kids fed every Tuesday & Saturday in the Petite Anse neighbourhood.
Haiti
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+ 7 Canadian farmers donate a portion of their crop that yielded the biggest wheat harvest ever and $94,000 to be matched by the Canadian Foodgrain Bank.
+ 100 seniors given needed supplements each month. + 1,600 patients, struggling with diabetes, cared for medically.
MENA
Congo
+ 14 farmers educated for sustainable food in aquaculture.
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+ 2 churches participate in the Global 6k for Water.
+ 3 churches participate in Chosen, Powered by World Vision and Covenant Kids Congo. + 8 Canadian Covenanters attend the Church at the Crossroads conference in Chicago, IL (USA).
+ 25 people participate in the 9-week Ascent to Jerusalem cohort on Zoom.
TOGETHER, WE ARE PRAYING OUR WAY TOWARD IMPACTING MORE PEOPLE WITH THE LIFE-GIVING AND TRANSFORMING TRUTH THAT KNOWING JESUS CHRIST CHANGES EVERYTHING.
STAFF We are grateful for the women and men that God has used over the years to advance the mission of the Canada Covenant. Be it committed board members, key volunteers, or our dedicated staff, we are reminded that God uses particular people, in places, and time to accomplish His purposes. We are grateful to have Hanne Pihowich back from her maternity leave, too!
Erikka Hedberg Communications Coordinator
Rob Peterson President/Superintendent
Hanne Pihowich Administrator
Brandi Bobee Finance Manager
Gavin Jensen Church Planting Catalyst
Jason Charles Church Planting Catalyst
Sarah Pascoe Enns Serve Globally Coordinator
LEADERSHIP BOARD (2025-2026) Paul Campbell | Chairperson Lighthouse Community Church - Sarnia, ON
Clarissa Cheung | Board Member Encounter Covenant Church - Toronto, ON
Bethany Abramson | Vice Chairperson New Wine Church - Newmarket, ON
Rob Horsley | Board Member College Park Covenant Church - Saskatoon, SK
Marc Vandersluys | Secretary Minnedosa Covenant Church - Minnedosa, MB
Barry Schulz | Board Member Malmo Mission Covenant Church - Malmo, AB
Jason Charles | Treasurer City Collective Church - Langley, BC
Darlene Andereson | ECC Liason Faith Covenant Church - Winnipeg, MB
THANK YOU FOR BEING PART OF GOD’S WORK IN 2025. Thank you for your generosity and partnership as we move UPWARD in our mission together.
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