Discover Joy in God

A Message from Our Pastor

I’m so glad you’ve taken time to learn more about Covenant Church.

For many years, the Lord has been shaping my heart for the work of planting a church here in St. Cloud. I love this community, and I long to see people discover the true and lasting joy that can only be found in God through the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Covenant Church is a new Reformed Baptist church with a simple mission: to spread the joy of the gospel from St. Cloud to the ends of the earth. My desire is not simply to start another church service, but to help plant a healthy, Scripture-saturated, Christ-exalting church where people are gathered under the authority of God’s Word, formed by the gospel, strengthened through biblical community, and sent out as faithful witnesses.

At Covenant Church, I want to see a people marked by joy-filled faith, joy-filled community, and joy-filled mission. That means we will be committed to expositional preaching, gospel-centered worship, intentional discipleship, meaningful membership, faithful shepherding, biblical leadership, covenant community, and a heart for mission — beginning here in St. Cloud and extending to the nations.

Having served in St. Cloud and Osceola County for many years, I deeply love this place and the people who call it home. My prayer is that Covenant Church would become a spiritual home for believers, a faithful witness to unbelievers, and a sending church for God's glory.

Whether you are new to church, returning after time away, searching for a church family, or simply wanting to learn more, I would be honored to welcome you.

Continually Reformed by the Word of God,
Shannon Melvin