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. They would love to connect with you. Feel free to reach out. | | Regional Gatherings Near You: | |
The "Double Occupancy" Conundrum in the Church | Single travelers are often surprised by the dreaded "single supplement" when booking vacations. Double occupancy is assumed. In this month's article, Bob Osborne looks into how we might better reach and communicate with single brothers and sisters in church environments that often feel like they are based upon double occupancy. It's something to talk about. | | | | |
EFCA Announces New Director of Pastoral Theology and Care
The EFCA has named Scott Barber as Director of Pastoral Theology and Care. He will provide leadership, practical resources and pastoral care for EFCA leaders. Read more.
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Save the date!
KINETIC 2026
The EFCA West team is hard at work planning out our 2026 District Conference. We will meet at North Coast Church in Vista CA. Save the date! We are looking forward to our time together!
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RESOURCE LIST
The EFCA West team needs your help. We are putting together a list of resources that can be shared with our pastors. If you can help, that would be great.
- Retreat locations for pastors and their families
- Lawyers that work with churches
- Christian counselors
- Any other resource that you've come across that you'd like to share
Email Us
| | There's still time to join the 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. Next meeting Monday, June 9th. Join now | | |
Theological Training for Everyone
EFCA GATEWAY offers a monthly cohort-based walkthrough of the EFCA Statement of Faith. The program provides ministry leaders with an ordered and practical way to complete an EFCA Ministry License paper (3-year renewable), and it is also a great theology training program for lay leaders.
We are planning to start new cohorts in EFCA West over the coming months.
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EFCA One 2025: June 24-26
Registration Closes June 5th!
Join the EFCA West team at the EFCA's biennial national conference. Build relationships, be equipped for ministry and celebrate what God is doing in the EFCA. Register Now.
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Prepared: Ministry Training for Women
New Cohort Starting August 2025
Calling all women who desire to grow spiritually, develop their gifts and leadership, be equipped theologically, and connect with other women in the EFCA. EFCA West scholarships are available. Learn More.
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Worship Leader Gathering
Oct. 20-22 | New Hope, MN
The EFCA Worship Leader Gathering is designed to edify, equip and exalt. This event is open to all full-time, part-time, and volunteer worship leaders and pastors in EFCA churches. Learn More.
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18.24: EFCA College Ministry
Nov 5-7 | Clearwater Beach, FL
18.24 is a gathering created for like-minded EFCA leaders working with college-age and young adults to share insights and encouragement about reaching this unique generation. Register now.
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Renewal 2025: EFCA Youth Workers
Nov 7-10 | Clearwater Beach, FL
Renewal is a weekend retreat designed for EFCA youth workers and their spouses to connect with God and each other. Enjoy space to worship and free time to rest, reflect and develop new relationships. Register now.
| | 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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As the EFCA celebrates its 75th anniversary, share this video with your congregation to help deepen their understanding of the Free Church's history and heritage.
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ReachGlobal Crisis Response has many opportunities to serve all over the world. Our Missions Mobilizer shares some short-term positions that vary from 1 week, 1 month, 2 years, or longer. 2026 Teams are now being formed. Learn more.
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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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ReachNetwork: Subscribe to the ReachNetwork Update for inspiring stories, helpful resources and the latest news on church plants in the EFCA. Subscribe today.
| | 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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