This message by our Founding Pastor was preached this past weekend, and we believe it is 100% applicable to addressing issues faced by our parishioners at Covenant. Please listen in as our Founding Pastor ministers a powerful Word from God.


Jan Welch,
Administrative Coordinator CGMF

Discover the Revised Reclaiming Democracy Series.

A refined learning tool now embraced by churches and classrooms alike.

Over a year ago, we first introduced the Reclaiming Democracy Series—an educational framework designed to spark meaningful conversations about civic engagement, democratic principles, and community responsibility. Since then, the response has exceeded our expectations.

What began as a grassroots teaching initiative has grown into a resource adopted by congregations across denominations and educators in higher education settings. From Sunday school outlines to university seminar modules, the series has found a place where people are actively seeking structured, thoughtful materials on this important topic.
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What's New in This Revision? We've listened to feedback from pastors, teachers, and professors who have worked with the original version. The result is a significantly streamlined experience that respects everyone's time without sacrificing depth.
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It is more modular and simpler to work with, as some pastors noted the original carried too much detail to deliver in an organized fashion. We trust this streamlined version helps you in your presentation of the series. Additionally, the concepts and teachings are presented in a more concise manner, allowing the core message to land with greater clarity and impact.

​We trust you will be able to use these tools in ways that will be an effective tool in your various ministries, or school programs.

Dr. Patrick Vossen 

"Don't Worry"

We all carry weights we weren't meant to bear alone.

Anxiety whispers in the quiet moments. Worry tightens its grip when the path ahead grows uncertain. Some of us battle these storms more frequently than others—but none of us are exempt from the struggle.
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As people of faith, we've been given something precious: the invitation to trust. Not as a command to simply stop feeling, but as a doorway into something deeper. A place where we begin to understand that our fears don't disqualify us from peace—they point us toward it.

God isn't waiting for you to arrive whole before He meets you. He's already there—in the trembling, in the questions, in the honest confession that says, "I can't do this alone."

This isn't about pretending the weight isn't real. It's about discovering whose shoulders are strong enough to hold it.

So I invite you to pause here, breathe deeply, and listen. Listen for the whisper that reminds you: He has a plan. And more importantly, He has you.
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Leave your fears where they belong—at the foot of His gracious, magnificent care.

Listen to this message by our Founding Pastor. It will give you practical instructions on overcoming worry.


Glen Welch,
CGMF Administrative Assistant

Come join the FBC family—you won’t regret it. 

I have served as President of the college for over ten years, and during that time, we have witnessed God work in remarkable ways in the lives of our students. We would love to support you on your ministerial or Christian service journey. Please let us know how we can assist you.  

Dr. Patrick Vossen, President, Focus Bible College

Our Founding Pastor’s Weekend Message  
Preached at Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church — August 9

This weekend, our Founding Pastor delivered a powerful and timely Word—one we all need to hear from time to time. He reminded us that in the process and preparation for God’s promise, the journey is not always comfortable. Yet even in seasons of stretching, refining, and waiting, God’s Word remains reliable, steady, and true.

May this message continue to encourage our hearts as we walk faithfully toward everything God has prepared for us.

Stephen Simpkins, Lead Pastor  
CGMF

Covenant of Grace Ministry & Fellowship’s "Campmeeting on the Plains" returned to the North Platte, Nebraska area from July 29th through Aug 1st. After a one-year hiatus, the event was back in full swing. Our North Platte family and neighboring groups from Hershey and Gothenberg handled most of the preparations, with volunteers from Omaha and Lincoln assisting with daily activities. Eighty-five children attended day camp, and nightly services drew 150 to 200 people. Attendance was slightly lower than in past years, but the event was still wonderful and the children had a great time. Covenant will resume promoting the camp next year as it has in the past.


This was my first year serving as Overseer. Lead Pastor Stephen Simpkins has had the full reins of ministry since March, while my primary focus has been rebuilding the church and equipping the saints at Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church. The Simpkins experienced, for the first time, the challenges of organizing an event of this scale and will gain a better understanding of its technical aspects going forward. With people spread across the state, the Tulsa area in Oklahoma, and LaGrange, Illinois, the logistics can be challenging, but God always grants us wisdom and grace.


A busload of children traveled from Omaha to Lincoln and then on to the event. The workers and families involved in Campmeeting did a tremendous job, and this founding pastor could not be prouder. The Caldwells returned to minister to us — formerly from Crowley, TX, they now minister out of Shreveport, Louisiana. Thank you, Rev. and Mrs. Caldwell, for your wonderful ministry to both the youth and adults.


The Holy Spirit moved powerfully during the sessions, and God’s grace was evident in a profound way. We received many reports of God’s saving, healing, and miraculous power. On Saturday night, 22 adults and children were baptized. Amen. It was a wonderful time of fellowship as usual. God bless you all in your efforts.


I appreciate all your support and prayers for the ministries at Covenant and Tabernacle. I am so thankful for how the Body of Christ functions together.






In His hands,
Dr. Patrick Vossen
Founding Pastor, CGMF

We appreciate Reverend Vossen extending to us the ability to carry his messages from Tabernacle when he is not able to be with us. It has been a significant transition seeing our Founding Pastor now ministering from Tabernacle, and helping this small but historical Baptist Church in Council Bluffs, but just as he has always supported what we have needed to do the last 19 years. We must support him in his being led to minister to this abandoned congregation.

We here at Covenant have a vital part as support group and are financially and otherwise committed to that call our Shepherd has been led to follow.

Congratulations Pastor Vossen in being now Pastor Elect after last weekend's Business Meeting at Tabernacle. We know that God has great things in store, and the very same leadership and guidance you have given us here at Covenant we know will see God given results in Council Bluffs.


Blessings to the entire Covenant Family,
CGMF Omaha Area Coordinator Reggie Jordan

Today we're posting The Church God Builds, delivered by our Founding Pastor, Dr. Patrick Vossen. This message is the final lesson in a four-part series on Pentecost that we want to make available to the Covenant Family. COVENANT leadership highly recommends listening to all of these messages.

Thanks to Reverend Smithberg coming down to Lincoln and preaching this past Saturday's Word. We had a wonderful time in the Lord, but this series Pastor Vossen has been teaching at Tabernacle has truly been amazing and has lots of insight into the inter workings of the Church, and is invaluable to us here at Covenant to be reminded of.


In His Mercy,
Revered Stephen Simpkins, Lead Pastor, CGMF