We had an amazing time at our KINETIC District Conference! It was so good to see so many of you. If you missed it, you have the opportunity to watch our conference videos and share them with you ministry teams. They will be a blessing to you.

In his dog-days-of-summer article, Bob Osborne, EFCA West's director of church health, dives into the deep end with prompts for a conf=versation about conflicts of interest for staff and board members. This isn't the time to scroll down or get an iced tea - we need to understand conflicts of interest in order to not only avoid running afoul of the law, but also to continue earning and nurturing the trust of those we lead. Conflicts of interest is something to talk about.

NOVEMBER 14-17

The Bivouac is a three-day experience for Senior Pastors to gather to get refreshed, reenergized, and strengthened for the journey ahead. They meet at beautiful Hume Lake Christian Camp. Our next Bivouac is scheduled for November. If you want your name placed on the waiting list, click here. To learn more about this experience visit our website. 

Church-based Community Development Cohort

August 8, September 12

While aspirations are often high for reaching our communities, developing pathways to do so can be quite challenging. This cohort is made available to all aspirants to collaborate next steps and best practices. Hosted by Ruth Evans and Glen Schrieber, three zoom gatherings at 2 pm central

Free Resources  for Churches in Transition

A friend of EFCA West is offering free sets of the series of manuals entitled “For Churches in Transition” by Dr. Dennis Baker, Dr. David C. Fisher and Dr. John Vawter.

Manual 1: “Church Board Training Manual”

Manual 2: “Unhealthy Church Boards”

Manual 3: “Transforming Church Boards”

To receive a copy of these manuals please follow this link: IPM Manuals

Challenge 2022

Thousands of students gathered July 3-7 in Kansas City, Missouri to dive into the book of 1 Peter. Every message is now available to watch. Each speaker pointed to the better joy, better peace, and better life we can find in Jesus even during rejection and suffering.

Receive practical tools for you to build healthy, thriving ministries.

A conference for pastors and church leaders. With keynotes and breakout sessions, your team will gain inspiration and practical tools to help take your ministry to the next level. Bring your entire team to North Coast Church, located in the greater San Diego area, for foundational leadership content and essential team building opportunities. EFCA churches receive a 20% registration discount! Discount Code: EFCA

Prepared is a gospel-centered, affordable, accessible and systematic two-year equipping program for women in ministry leadership or preparing to serve in ministry leadership, locally or globally. Applications are now being accepted or the January 2023 cohort. The deadline is October 15. 

GROWING AND MULTIPLYING CHURCHES

New Doctor of Ministry Cohort begins January 2023. The Goal: To see churches thrive and reproduce. This track will give you the tools necessary to spark growth in your church and beyond. To apply or for more information please follow the link below. 

Learn to effectively teach English to refugees, immigrants or in ministry overseas by taking EFCA ReachGlobal’s free (for EFCA church attendees), professionally facilitated, online short-course Building Bridges with English. The next course will run September 7–October 9, 2022. Space is limited. For more information or to register contact ESL@efca.org or follow the link below.

History, Theology and Polity Course

Are you seeking greater understanding of the EFCA or credentialing? The EFCA History, Theology and Polity Course is being offered live and online October 18-19. Through this couse you will learn about the EFCA's history, polity, doctrine and international mission while becoming familiar with EFCA heritage and distinctives.