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Board Chair Seminar
Oct 3 or Oct 9 | 6pm-8pm Online
The course is designed for both current and potential future board chair-persons. Whether your church has elders or some other designation for board members, all are welcome and should equally benefit from the training. The course is designed for board chairs – it is not for lead/senior pastors. You can attend either the Wednesday class or Thursday class. Learn More.
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Board Member/Elder Development Cohort
Oct 7, 28, Nov. 4 or Oct 8, 29, Nov 5
6pm - 8pm | Online
The course is designed for both new and experienced board members/elders. Whether your church has elders or some other designation for board members, all are welcome and should equally benefit from the training. The course is not designed for lead/senior pastors. Join either the Monday class or Tuesday Class. Learn more.
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What Do You Mean by "Strong Leader?" | What is a "strong leader" and what does one look like in the church? In this month's article, Bob Osborne explores this question and encourages pastors and church leaders to do so, too. What does it mean to be a "strong leader?" You may be surprised to find out. | | | |
On the Value of Ordination - EFCA Blog | Pastor Austin Shaw from Providence Church in Avon, Ohio shares 5 reasons why ordination matters. The EFCA offers six distinct types of ministerial credentials and we are here to assist you through the process. If you would like to learn more about credentialing or would like to start the process please visit the credentialing EFCA page. | | | |
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Congratulations Saul!
Congratulations Saul on obtaining your EFCA Ministry License! Saul serves as a Worship Pastor at Bridges Community Church, Fremont CA.
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Congratulations Laura!
Congratulations Laura on obtaining your EFCA Ministry License! Laura serves as Director of Operations at Mountain Life Church, Park City, UT.
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Training Leaders International
Redlands (Trinity Church) & San Jose (Hillside Church)
We completed all eight workshops from the TLI Curriculum in Redlands, CA equipping Hispanic leaders for ministry. Students came from Redlands, Ontario, and Hemet
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We also started a new series of workshops in San Jose, CA! | |
God's Work in Ukraine!
First graduating class of Chaplains from the program that Trinity developed with the Ukrainian Military, the US Air Force, the US Navy and the Ukrainian Theological Seminary in Kyiv. Steve Smeltzer had the privilege of joining the ceremony.
Steve will be heading back in Oct and Nov. He will be teaching at the Evangelical Theological Seminary in Kyiv. To follow Steve's missionary work in Ukraine and to learn how to get involved, follow his Blog.
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Conferencia Hispana de Biola
Perfectos en Unidad
5 de Octubre | Vista, CA
El tema de la conferencia este año será “Perfectos en unidad” basado en Juan 14-17. Acompáñenos el sábado 5 de octubre y disfrutemos juntos de un tiempo de alabanza, aprendizaje, convivencia y un delicioso almuerzo estilo buffet en la cafetería de Biola.
Para mas informacion siga este enlace: Conferencia
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2024 North Coast
Leadership Conference
Oct 16-17 | Vista, CA
North Coast Leadership Conference provides you with incredible content for pastors and church leaders to help you create a healthy thriving ministry. Use discount code EFCA to receive a discount to EFCA churches.
Learn More.
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*EFCA West has a couple of tickets available at a discounted rate.
If you're interested please email efcawest@efca.org.
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Worship Leader Network Gathering
Oct 21-22 | Door Creek, WI
Join other worship leaders, and special guest Aaron Keyes, to be equipped to lead your congregation with vibrant, heartfelt and biblically-grounded worship. Register today.
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Renewal
Nov. 8-11 | Clearwater, FL
EFCA student ministry leaders: Reconnect with God, your spouse and your calling at this four-day retreat designed to give you a break from everyday life and ministry. Limited space. Register today.
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November 11 - 12 | Olathe, Kansas
Spend time with like-minded leaders in children’s and family ministry, asking questions, sharing resources and receiving encouragement.
Register today.
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Regional Gatherings are a great way to get connected! All Regional Gatherings are open to senior pastors, associate staff, lay leaders and elders.
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Thank you for your support | |
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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