About the Covenant Reformed News

First published around the end of November, 1992, the Covenant Reformed News continues to spread the good news of Jesus Christ. From the Covenant Protestant Reformed manse outside Kells in N. Ireland over 100,000 copies of the News have been posted or e-mailed to subscribers in all parts of the British Isles as well as in countries in every continent of the world, including Australia, Benin, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Canada, Central African Republic, Chile, China, Croatia, Ethiopia, France, Germany, India, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Mauritius, Myanmar, Namibia, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, the Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, S. Africa, S. Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, USA, Uzbekistan, Venezuela and others. A number of people from these countries have helped us by translating News articles into their languages. The Covenant Reformed News is sent out each month by e-mail in two other languages: Italian and German. The News is also distributed in English by some Protestant Reformed Churches in various parts of America.

Many Covenant Reformed News articles in volumes 1-8 were published in Rev. Ron Hanko's book, Doctrine According to Godliness. Contributions by Prof. Hanko to the News are being made into a book by the Reformed Free Publishing Association.

The News is short and clear, and it has the additional virtue of being distributed completely free! From a half to three quarters of the News is devoted to answers to readers’ questions provided by Professor Herman Hanko from Michigan, USA, and Rev. Angus Stewart of the Covenant Protestant Reformed Church (CPRC) in N. Ireland. Subjects treated in the past include September 11, gluttony, tattoos, the use of the title "Reverend," marriage with an unbeliever, the election of the church, the Messianic Psalms and Rahab's lie. The News is not afraid to deal with controversial issues.

The News is also used to advertise free literature and special offers; to sell Christian books and CDs, DVDs and audio cassettes of lectures and sermon series; as well as to advertise upcoming speeches, conferences, and radio broadcasts. Sometimes pamphlets, the RFPA Update, the Reformed Perspective, etc., are included with the News.