December 2024

An End of Year Message from Tim

The San Francisco Initiative Needs Your Help!

You don't want to miss this new message from Tim Jacobs! EFCA West is excited to partner to reflect Christ in one of America's least religious cities.

  • Join an informational meeting on Zoom - Tuesday, Dec. 10th.
  • Listen to the latest Podcast with Katie Dudgeon and Mike Edwards: Take the Pressure Off: Evangelism Doesn't Have to be Hard!


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Connect with Others:

Don't do ministry alone, join a Regional Gathering near you!

Who can come? Pastors, associate staff, lay leaders & elders.

Orange County Regional Gathering

Arizona (Central & Northern)

Contact: Bob Fox


Arizona (Southern)

Next Meeting: Dec 12, Jan 9 at 9AM

Contact: Dave Collins



Central Coast

Contact: Robert Campbell


Central Coast español

Contact: Alex Rivero


Central Valley

Next Meeting: Dec 17, Jan 21 at 11AM

Contact: Tim Johnson


East Bay (Western District)

Contact: Matt Moore


Inland Empire

Next Meeting: Jan 22 at 10AM

Contact: Willie Behrends

Los Angeles

Next Meeting: Jan 29 at 10AM

Contact: Jackie Austel


New Mexico (Albuquerque)

Contact: Tim Jacobs


Orange County

Next Meeting: Jan 14 at 11:30AM

Contact: Mike McKay


Santa Clarita

Next Meeting: Jan 15 at 10AM

Contact: Steve Jackson


Idaho

Contact: Bob Osborne


Utah

Next Meeting: Jan 21 at 10:30AM

Contact: Scott McKinney

Articles:

Pastors Are God's Gifts to His Church - EFCA West Blog

In his December article, Bob Osborne writes about God's gifts to the church and the need for churches and church leaders to intentionally be the places and people who are developing those who will become God's gifts to future generations. It's Something to Talk About.

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Voices of the EFCA: A Call for Bold Clarity with Scott Sterner

It's a pleasure to introduce Scott Sterner, EFCA executive vice president of national ministries. In his article, "A Call for Bold Clarity," Scott articulates a clear picture of how ministry can look moving forward.

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To choose and be chosen - Christian Investors Financial

Thanksgiving is always a good time to reflect on our blessings. 1 Peter 2 says our Lord Jesus Christ was chosen and precious in the sight of God, and that we like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house. The Bible uses physical examples to explain spiritual realities. At CIF, we support physical things, properties, to help do the spiritual work of Kingdom expansion. I am thankful for many things. Our staff loves the Lord and we collaborate well as a team. 

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EFCA West News:


Thanksgiving dinner celebration at Iglesia Biblica Fundamental, La Habra CA

Hope Community Church, Oro Valley AZ gathered bags of shoes and jackets for children & teens in Nogales MX.

Ambassador Church in Anaheim donated food to the South Jr High food drive.

Thanksgiving dinner celebration at

Clovis EVFree, Clovis CA.


Creekside Church of Merced serves at the local rescue mission Thanksgiving dinner.

Richfield Community Church in Yorba Linda CA celebrated a "Week of Thanks"

where they celebrated their staff, members, partners and many more!

Credentialing News:

Congratulations Hollie Behnke!


Hollie obtained our Ministry License: Five-Year Non-Renewable. She serves as the Kids Ministry Director at Mountain Life Church in Park City, Utah. Join us in congratulating her. Email Hollie.


"I am pursuing this ministry license to establish myself in accountability and alignment with the EFCA. Through this process I am committing to understand and lead my ministry in conjunction with the EFCA" - Hollie.

Upcoming Events:

Immigrant Hope: Move for Migrants

December 6-8


On the weekend of Dec 6-8, we will run, walk, bike, kayak, swim, ski, and otherwise move ourselves 5km while we reflect on God's care for us as we move through the earth. Our goal is to raise donations and proceeds to help fund and equip churches for ministry to immigrants.

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Building Bridges with English

Jan 4 - Feb 2 | Online


An online training course to equip individuals and teams to teach English in a ministry context. Although they are designed for individuals who have little or no previous training, they could also be a refresher for those who have teaching experience. Learn more.

Mission Leader Network Gathering

Jan 13-15 | Shiloh Community Church Phoenix AZ


This event is for missions pastors and others who help give leadership to their EFCA church missions ministries.  Register now.

Healthy Missions Partnerships

Jan 27-Feb 25 | Online


Learn how to build, launch and sustain a healthy missions partnership across cultures with this free course. Register now.

2025 EFCA Theology Conference:

February 5-7 | Arlington Heights, IL


Save your spot at the upcoming EFCA Theology Conference. Join pastors, missionaries and ministry leaders as we address the question of theological anthropology: "what does it mean to be a human being in light of God's revelation?" Register now.

EFCA West Jobs:

Senior Pastor: Evangelical Free Church of Green Valley, Arizona


Associate Pastor: Valley EFC, Hemet CA


Dir. of Children & Young Family Ministry: Arise Church, Fremont CA


Senior Pastor: Enclave Community Church, Turlock CA


Middle School Pastor Director: Grace Church of Sahuarita, Sahuarita AZ


All EFCA Jobs

Resources:

EFCA Statement of Faith Video Series and Study Guide


Explore this 10-part video series and curriculum on the EFCA Statement of Faith, created in partnership with Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.

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ReachGobal: Stay up-to-date with stories, resources and missions opportunities around EFCA ReachGlobal. Subscribe today.

ReachNetwork: Subscribe to the ReachNetwork Update for inspiring stories, helpful resources and the latest news on church plants in the EFCA. Subscribe today.

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Minneapolis, MN 55420

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