Exciting News for Our EFCA West District! | | 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: | |
Air Disasters and the Church | In this month's article, Bob Osborne takes a look at lessons learned from the analysis of aircraft disasters and how some may apply to our churches. | | | | EFCA News: Church Leadership Trainings | | |
LEAD PASTOR'S BOARD LEADERSHIP SEMINAR
Designed for lead pastors and church planters, this seminar explores how to build a healthy, effective relationship between the pastor and church board.
Topics include maximizing the board’s strengths, navigating challenges, leading effective meetings, creating clarity, and understanding what board members need from their pastor. Time for questions and discussion is included.
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BOARD MEMBER BASICS COHORT
Whether you’re a new or experienced board member or elder, this training will equip you to serve and lead your church well.
Topics include healthy board and pastor relationships, effective governance and meetings, board culture, shepherding, and clarifying your church’s mission and values. Each session includes time for questions and discussion.
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BOARD CHAIR SEMINAR
This seminar is designed for current and potential church board chairs, this training will equip you to lead with confidence and cultivate a healthy, effective board.
Topics include the chairperson’s role and boundaries, board culture, relationships with pastors and staff, effective meetings, and more. Each session includes time for questions and discussion.
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EFCA West Church Planting:
The Story of Grace Church Rio Rico, AZ
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For the past five years, Pastor Rick Vogeler and his wife, Minerva, have faithfully built relationships and shared the love of Jesus with the community of Rio Rico, Arizona.
During Challenge 2026, an offering was collected to support Pastor Rick, Minerva, and the work God is doing through Grace Church Rio Rico. We’re excited to share that $52,000 was raised to support this church plant!
We are deeply grateful for the generosity of our students, leaders, and churches and for the opportunity to partner together in what God is doing in Rio Rico.
Watch their story above and join us in thanking God for His provision and celebrating all He is doing through Grace Church Rio Rico!
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Watch some of the highlights from the EFCA's biennial youth conference where more than 3,500 students and leaders from EFCA churches gathered earlier this month in Kansas City.
Watch and share all the speaker messages.
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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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Disability and Special Needs Webinar
August 26 | 1pm CT | Online
Join the EFCA disability and special needs webinar where they will have a panel discussion about people with disabilities serving in the church. At this webinar, you can ask any question you have related to disability ministry. 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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Oct 12 - Nov 10 | Online
A classic missions partnership is when a church in one culture partners with a church in another culture to do evangelism, discipleship, training, or holistic ministry.In this course, you’ll learn key principles to apply to your current or future partnership. Learn more
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North Coast Leadership Conference
Oct 14-15 | VISTA CA
Leadership can be deeply rewarding—but it can also be isolating. That's why this year's Leadership Conference is centered around the theme, Alone and Afraid: Surviving the Enemy's Schemes. You'll leave encouraged, equipped, and reminded you don't have to lead alone. EFCA West Churches receive a 20% Discount by using code: EFCA
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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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Renewal 2026
Nov 6-9 | Clearwater Beach, FL
Paul Miller, ReachStudents Director invites EFCA youth workers and their spouses to connect with God and with one another. This is a retreat, not a training conference. Learn more.
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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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Expert Consulting's Unwritten Value - Christian Investors Financial | |
Churches may have several options for facilities, but what is the best choice for their individual situation? It can be helpful to have a partner who can analyze the risks, tie things back to the church’s mission and help leaders to plot the best course. CIF’s Scott Achterling explains more.
"Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisors they succeed."Proverbs 15:22 (ESV)
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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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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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