Wrapping up Network Conference

Dear Northwest Ministry Network,

Even though we may not be able to gather in a physical location, we have enjoyed the many points of connection with you through technology over these past several weeks. If we have not had the opportunity to connect with you, we would love to hear from you. Click here to let us know how you, your family and your church are doing in this season.

We are disappointed that we will not be able to gather in Coeur d’Alene, ID this year for Network Conference. We always look forward to the time of connection, celebrating wins and being inspired to reach our communities with the hope of Jesus.

We wanted to take this opportunity to update you on serval items associated with Network Conference:

Registration Refunds: All registrations have been refunded. If you have any questions about refunds please contact us .

New Ministers Connection: All newly credentialed NWMN ministers will be receiving online training and orientation in lieu of the New Ministers Connection event.

Ordination: We are happy to announce that all qualified ordination candidates who have completed the application process will be granted ordination on April 22, 2020. All candidates have been given the opportunity to participate in an ordination ceremony this fall or at Network Conference 2021.

50-Year Honorees: We will be making it a priority to give the proper honor to our 50-Year Honorees. Each Honoree will be given the opportunity to participate either at the ordination ceremony this fall, or at Network Conference 2021.

Elections: During their April 14, 2020 meeting, the Executive Presbytery ratified the elections of Luis Solero (Metro Region), Kyle Rasmussen (Southwest Region), Bill Best (North Central Region), Kent Mankins (Eastern Region) and Darrel Johnsen (General Council General Presbyter Pastoral Position).

Business Session: The NWMN Executive Presbytery, in their March 17, 2020 meeting, passed an emergency powers bylaw resolution (as per applicable Washington and Idaho State Nonprofit Corp laws) which allow us bypass our Annual Business Meeting due to the governor’s shutdowns in both Washington and Idaho. Since no resolutions were submitted, the major business items were elections (explained above) and annual reports (explained below). The NWMN Bylaws provide for the NWMN Network Presbytery and Executive Presbytery to conduct business between annual meetings until our 2021 Network Conference.

Reports: Annual reports will be posted to the Network website later this month. We will communicate more details in the Weekly Update.

Multiplication Coins: Coin presentations, to those listed below, will occur during a fall Regional Tour. More details to follow. We apologize if we missed recognizing a church that launched since April 2019. Please contact Tammy Payne with any corrections.

Redemption Community Dinners-Airway Heights | Michael Edwards

Redemption Church | Nick Hawkins

New Hope @ Bakerview | Kathi Bresler

New Hope Assembly of God | Layne Bresler

newhope español | Victor Rivera

newhope | Jeffery Portmann

Centralia Community Dinner | Josh Gering

Bethel Church of the Assemblies of God | Kyle Rasmussen

ComDins Dinner Church | Shawn Rutan

Community Dinners - Seattle | Verlon Fosner

NewLife at Sidney Glen | Ryan Brewer

NewLife Church on the Peninsula | Wesley Davis

Stone Church-Selah | Matt Alexander

Stone Church | Jeff Duchemin

Hope of the City-Bellevue Campus | Luis Solero

Hope of the City | Luis Solero

Community Dinners - Boren | Michael Cox

Community Dinners - Seattle | Verlon Fosner

Memorial Video: We have prepared a video to honor the memory of our NWMN ministers who went to be with the Lord since our 2019 Network Conference. This will be available to families of the deceased and on our website in the near future.

Convoy of Hope Offering: We will be releasing a video in the near future with an update.

Missions Forward Content: Content for the Missions Forward theme, including Don Ross’ message, NETtalks, and workshops will be released in conjunction with a fall Regional Tour. More details to follow.

Join us for the Sacred Assembly on May 7 at 7:00 pm. Details to follow. We continue to pray for you!

Sincerely,

Network Leadership Team

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