What are YOU leaving behind? | | EFCA West Regional Catalysts | | Regional Catalysts are pastors who serve to “localize” EFCA West ministry in their respective regions. They add a layer of local presence to continue our efforts to make sure that no pastors or church leaders are left alone. | | Regional Gatherings Near You: | | |
Pastors, You are the Immune System of our Movement
"For the sake of our congregations - and the EFCA - it's time to flee isolation and live in community with other pastors."
Scott Barber, EFCA Director of Pastoral Theology and Care
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Reflections on My Dad and the Church | In this month's article, Bob Osborne reflects on his father's legacy and highlights the invaluable contributions of everyday people who faithfully serve the church. | | | |
What Most Churches Miss When Missionaries Visit | Brittany Bruns challenges the church to move beyond being mere missionary supporters, but to become participants in God's mission. Reminding us that The Great Commission isn't just a calling for full-time missionaries - it's for all of us. | | |
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EFCA West Church Planting:
Welcome Epicenter Church!
| | Exciting News! God is at work in Orange County! We're thrilled to celebrate the launch of Epicenter Church in Tustin, CA. Their heart is to be a place where people discover what it means to make Jesus the epicenter of their lives. Join us in praying for their pastors, leaders, and launch team as they begin this exciting new work, and ask God to use Epicenter Church to reach many people with the hope of the gospel. | | Support church planting across EFCA West by giving to the EFCA West Church Planting Fund using the link below. | | |
Congratulations Pastor Pius Abeshi in obtaining your Ministry License: Five-Year Non-Renewable. Pastor Pius serves as Senior Pastor at Newark Community Church in Newark CA. Prior to this, he served as a Youth Director in Bakersfield CA. He and his wife Jennifer enjoy serving the Lord together.
» If you would like to pursue credentialing with the EFCA, please visit the credentialing webpage. Credentialing
A History, Theology and Polity Course is also scheduled for Sept 9-10. This course is considered the baseline for any/all credentials in the EFCA. Register
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Church Leadership Trainings
Coming This Fall!
Healthy churches are built on healthy leadership. This fall, we are offering leadership development opportunities for our churches, including Board Member Basics, Board Chair Cohorts, and Board Training for Lead Pastors.
Whether you're equipping new leaders or strengthening your current board, these trainings are designed to help your church lead with wisdom, unity, and gospel-centered purpose.
Dates:
Board Training for Lead Pastors: Sept. 2,9 or Sept. 3,10
Board Member Basics: Sept. 1, 8, 15 or Sept. 3, 10, 17
Board Chair Cohorts: Sept. 22, Oct. 6 or Sept. 24, Oct 8
Registration details soon coming!
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Prepared: Developing the gifts of female leaders in the EFCA
Applications are now open for the August 2026 class! Prepared is a gospel-centered, affordable, accessible and systemic two-year program for women in ministry or preparing to serve in ministry. Scholarships available. Apply today!
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Sept 9-10 | Bloomington, MN / Virtual
This course is considered the baseline for any/all credentials in the EFCA. It will give you a greater understanding of the EFCA's history, polity, doctrine, missionary outreach and current trends. Registration is now open. Register
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Oct 19-21 | Laguna Hills, CA
A valuable time for couples to get away to connect with Jesus, each other, and fellow church planting couples. Register
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Worship Leader Network Gathering
Oct 26-28 | West Des Moines, IA
A gathering designed to edify, equip and exalt. We aim to edify leaders by creating opportunities to nurture authentic, long-term relationships among like-minded individuals. You’ll be equipped as a leader with both practical skills and theological training through peer learning and expert guidance. Register
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🏃♂️ EFCA WEST RAGNAR TEAM 2027! 🏃♀️
April 9-10 | San Diego CA to Huntington Beach CA
Are you looking for a challenge, an adventure, and an opportunity to build deeper relationships with others? Join us!
This is more than just a race—it's an opportunity to grow in community, encourage one another, and accomplish something incredible together. Team members will train, prepare, and celebrate the journey as we make our way toward race day. Learn More
| | EFCA West & EFCA Job Opportunities: | | |
Looking to fill an open pastoral position? Find the right candidate through the EFCA's personalized matching process. Start your search.
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U.S. Army Chaplain Corps has opportunities for qualified clergy, pastors, ministers, chaplaincy students, alumni, and ministry leaders.
They are looking for individuals who may already have:
- A Master of Divinity or equivalent graduate theological degree
- At least two years of ministry experience
- Eligibility for ecclesiastical endorsement
- A desire to serve Soldiers and their Families through pastoral care, counseling, worship support, and spiritual leadership
If you like to learn more please email SFC Fren D. Navarro.
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ReachGlobal: Stay up-to-date with missionary stories, resources and missions opportunities around EFCA ReachGlobal. Subscribe today.
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EFCA Theology Conference Newsletter, a quarterly update connecting you to stories, events and resources related to theology and the EFCA. Subscribe today.
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Churches Steward People & Finances. CIF Supports. | |
Stewardship is often used in the financial sense, and that’s important, but churches are also stewarding people, caring for their souls. Financial decisions affect people, and CIF keeps this in mind as we serve their property needs. Read more from CIF’s Scott Achterling and learn more about us at christianinvestors.org.
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To give by check please make the check payable to:
EFCA West Partnership Fund
901 E. 78th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55420
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| Strengthening Leaders, Planting Churches, Reaching All People | | | | |
