Don't Miss Your Next Connection! | | Using Residencies to Train the Next Generation of Ministry Leaders with Young Song of Southwest Church | | It's no secret that the church at large faces a major shortage of qualified pastors and ministry leaders. This affects all areas from the senior/lead role, student and kids ministry, and even prospective church planters. Thankfully, some churches are responding to this trend by creating in-house residency opportunities. Listen to our latest Podcast to learn more. | | 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: | |
What's the Goal of Conflict Resolution? | There are conflicts in our family of churches. Some are simple, some are more complex, some have been disastrous. But each time I have been asked to intervene within a conflict, I have been asked to help with conflict resolution. But I’m not sure we all mean the same thing by “conflict resolution” – and that’s why it’s something to talk about. | | | | Bringing Academia to the Local Church: The Compass Cohort | | In August 2024, thirty new TEDS students embarked on their journeys to earn graduate certificates. There was one major difference setting them apart from the traditional seminary experience: their campus was their local church, and their classrooms were church offices, living rooms, or anywhere with a computer and internet. TEDS is bringing academic support to the local church in order to equip men and women to effectively serve the church with faithfulness, hope, and love.- Will your church be the next to join us in their mission of engaging in God’s redemptive work in the world? | | Seeds of Life Church Joins Samaritan's Purse: Eaton Fire Mission Trip | | |
Seeds of Life Church in Alhambra CA partnered with Samaritan’s Purse to help Altadena homeowners recover valuables. The team felt blessed to be the hands and feet of Christ to bring homeowners God’s hope and help in Jesus’ name. Homeowners were able to see the body of Christ ministering to them in their time of need. The love of Christ and physical support they experienced comforted and gave them hope.
Samaritan’s Purse has needs for volunteers to complete all their order requests. If your church would like to send a group please visit their website: SamaritansPurse.org
| | Starting in May: Children's Ministry Leaders Network | | Once a month Children's Pastors, Directors, Leaders, and team members will come together over Zoom to share ideas, discuss upcoming events, tackle challenges, and support one another in our mission to impact the next generation. Whether you're looking for fresh curriculum ideas, practical solutions, or just a community to lean on, this is the place to be. Interested in joining? | | |
Leadership Training South of the Border
Twenty-one pastors and leaders joined the two day TLI leadership training south of the border track. We had 8 workshops on how to study, preach, and teach the Book of Ephesians. This is a very special group of people, they are always eager to learn more.
These spanish TLI trainings are offered all around our District. To learn more contact Alex Rivero.
| | | LA Wildfire Relief Update | | |
Wildfires in the Greater Los Angeles Area have severely impacted several churches and communities, and left many suffering, grieving and homeless. Please continue to pray for our local churches ministering to those affected by the LA fires and give to help these churches reach their communities. GIVE
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Congratulations Steve!
Steve has been approved for the EFCA Ministry License: Three-Year Renewable. He serves as a Church Training Leader with ReachGlobal Crisis Response. He is currently in Ukraine conducting a chaplain training program. Steve was also part of a year program with EFCA Gateway that helped him with his licensing process.
| | A message from Carlton Harris | |
EFCA One 2025: Register Now
June 24-26 | Des Moines, IA
Secure your early-bird rate by April 15
Join us this summer at the EFCA's biennial national conference. As Paul reminds us, the church is called to unity - one body, one spirit, one hope. Register Now.
| | The 2025 Business Session will convene on June 25 at EFCA One to elect officers, receive reports on the EFCA’s activities and the financial condition and act upon other matters of importance. Details and steps for credentialing church delegates are available here. | |
EFCA Golf Challenge
June 23, 2025 | Des Moines, IA
Come play golf and raise money for church planting in the EFCA. Learn More
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First-Year Pastor Cohort
1st Tuesday of each month
Zoom | 2:00–3:30 pm Pacific Time
Starting out in a lead pastor role comes with unique challenges. EFCA West is announcing its First-Year Lead Pastor Cohort. This is for EFCA West lead pastors serving in their first year in a lead/senior pastor role. Learn More.
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North Coast Training Network:
Six-Week Small Group Cohort
Starting Wednesday, April 23
Join Life Groups Pastor Dave Enns to exchange insights, tackle specific challenges in your ministry, and gain customized tools and strategies from his 30+ years of Life Group experience to break through growth barriers. Learn More.
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Cost $199 $99
*With Code: BULLETIN
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TEDS Cohort: A Christian Response to Recent Developments in AI
Tuesdays, May 6-27
This four-week cohort will provide an overview of human-interfacing technologies. We will address the potential consequences of embracing artificial intelligence, robotics, and cybernetics (the merging of the human and the machine) and the technologies related to them. Learn More.
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Abara Border Encounter
May 6-8 | El Paso, TX & CD Juarez MX
Abara Border Encounters are a three day educational immersion experiences designed for students, faith leaders, and groups to learn about border issues outside the news cycle. These encounters are an invitation to listen, learn, and reflect on what the border can teach us.
Learn More
| | EFCA West & EFCA Job Opportunities: | | |
All EFCA Jobs
Associate Pastor: Valley EFC, Hemet CA
Associate Pastor: Ambassador Church, Anaheim CA
Associate Pastor for Outreach & Discipleship: Grace Community Church of Wasco CA
Church Planting Pastor: Faith Church, Rio Rancho NM
Dir. of Children & Young Family Ministry: Arise Church, Fremont CA
Pastoral Resident: Southwest Church, Indian Wells CA
Senior Pastor: Felton Bible Church, Felton CA
Senior Pastor: EFC of Green Valley, Arizona
Senior Pastor: Enclave Community Church, Turlock CA
Senior Pastor: Cornerstone Church, Los Banos CA
Small Groups Pastor: Grace Church of Sahuarita, Sahuarita AZ
Worship Leader: Compass Church of Simi Valley, Simi Valley CA
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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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