What Makes Healthy Churches | | REGISTER YOUR TEAM EARLY AND SAVE 10% | | Early-bird registration to our KINETIC 2026 conference is now open! There will be something for children leaders, youth leaders, board members, church administrators, church security and more! Here's a sneak peak to one of our speakers. | | | |
Karl Vaters
Author of five books, including Small Church Essentials and De-sizing the Church. His heart is to help pastors of small churches find the resources to lead well. He also believes that big and small churches can and should work together more often - to the benefit and blessing of everyone.
| | | 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: | | Orange County Regional Gathering | |
Should Church Staff Go to Church? | In this month's article, EFCA West's director of church health, Bob Osborne addresses the topic of church staff that never seem to be able to attend the church's worship service - not just be in the room, but actively participating as a worshipper rather than constantly on the move doing work tasks. It's Something to Talk About. | | | |
An Adoption Story: A Boy Named Mark | |
Kent Schlecht, lead pastor at The Grove Church in Bakersfield, CA an EFCA West church plant, shares his family's journey of adoption through the foster care system.
"He predestined us to adoption as sons to Himself through Jesus Christ according to the good pleasure of His will." Ephesians 1:5
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A Caution For Us In Leadership - Ben Friedman | |
Hope Church (EFCA) in Albuquerque NM, has been going thru a sermon series in the book of Proverbs. Pastor Ben introduced a trio of unwise people, called "the simple", "the scoffer", and "the fool". You can watch his sermons or read his latest blog by following the link below.
"Let's grow in wisdom together." - Ben
| | | | Revival Collective Church Plant Launches October 5th! | | Revival Collective church plant in Torrance CA, had it's official launch service on Sunday October 5th. Christian and Kat Lissner reported that "everything went great and that God went above and beyond!" They had a full house. They ended the day with celebrating baptisms. | | | |
History, Theology and Polity Course
The EFCA History, Theology and Polity course is being offered November 12 & 13 at CrossPoint Church in Bloomington MN and online. Through this course you’ll learn about the EFCA’s history, polity, doctrine, and international mission while becoming familiar with EFCA heritage and distinctives. If you are seeking to be credentialed with the EFCA, this course is required. Learn more.
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New Online Gateway Cohort
Gateway is a year-long program centered on the EFCA’s Statement of Faith, designed to equip lay and ministry leaders with a deeper understanding of gospel-centered doctrine. It is designed to help you meet the written requirement for the EFCA's Ministry License.
A new cohort is starting in October. If you're interested in joining please contact Alex Rauch.
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Healthy Missions Partnership
Oct. 13-Nov. 11 | Online
Learn how to build, launch and sustain lasting partnerships across cultures to foster gospel impact around the world. Learn more.
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North Coast Leadership Conference
Oct. 15-16 | Vista, CA
Join the EFCA West team at the North Cost Leadership Conference. A two-day conference for pastors and ministry leaders. EFCA churches get a 20% discount. Use code: EFCA 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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Advanced Board Member Trainings
Nov 3 & Nov 4 | Zoom
The course is designed for experienced board members/elders – it is not for lead/senior pastors or pastoral staff. Whether your church has elders or some other designation for board members, all are welcome and should equally benefit from the training. The course content will be based upon questions received from attendees. Register.
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URBANA25
Dec 28 - Jan 1, 2026 | Phoenix, AZ
For nearly 80 years, Urbana has been one of the most influential student missions conferences in North America, challenging and equipping young adults to step into God’s mission. This conference is intended for 17-28 year olds, and their leaders. EFCA ReachGlobal is one of the sponsoring missions for Urbana this year. Learn more.
| EFCA Theology Conference: Greg Strand introduces 2026 theme |
2026 Theology Conference
February 4-6, 2026 | Naperville, IL
Early-bird Registration is now open!
Theme: "God Will Raise the Dead Bodily and Judge the World: Evangelical Convictions of Eternal Realities. The theme is based on Article 10 (Response and Eternal Destiny) of the EFCA Statement of Faith.
| | 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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Here's a new resource from TEDS faculty that can be used in small groups or discipleship ministries. Wednesday chapel series, titled "God the Holy Spirit With Us: The Gift of God to the People of God". Each message is 25–30 minutes long, with a discussion guide to go along with them for personal or group use.
This series explores the person and work of the Holy Spirit. While the Spirit is essential to our faith, he is often misunderstood—either minimized as a force or overemphasized in a way that misses his divine nature. Through careful and faithful preaching, we'll explore who the Holy Spirit is and what he does, with a focus on his vital role in the lives of believers throughout redemptive history. Watch Series.
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Real people, on mission, ready to serve - CIF
In our automated age, it can be a blessing to find real service: a person to talk to, one who listens and is there to help. At CIF, it is our joy and privilege to serve and build relationships. As experts in churches and finance, we love sharing our knowledge. CIF exists to help expand God’s Kingdom with faith-based financial solutions. Contact us today! Read 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.
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EFCA West Partnership Fund
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