What is the Northwest Conference?

The Northwest Conference is comprised of roughly 140 Evangelical Covenant Churches in MN, ND, SD, western WI, and northern IA. These churches come in all shapes and sizes. They are urban, ethnic, town & country and suburban.

Ministry Priorities

CONGREGATIONAL VITALITY

CONGREGATIONAL VITALITY

Congregational Vitality is a result of the living God breathing new life into the heart of a congregation.

Vitality is the wind of the Spirit … “a rushing wind so wild and strong,” as the old hymn goes. Our role is to raise our sails and catch this wind.

Vitality is nothing less than a spiritual awakening in Christ. It is not about sustaining and maintaining; it’s about thriving, growing and depending on God to lead us deeper in Christ and further in mission.

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CHURCH PLANTING

CHURCH PLANTING

Church Planting is a Biblical pattern for mission. Your church is part of a rich history. It was started at one point in time. And because it was, each of you has been touched. So have untold others through the years.

Now we have the opportunity to do for others what others first did for us. We can take the same spirit that founded our existing congregations and establish other congregations committed to living out the hope of Jesus Christ in word and deed.

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CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILY

CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILY

The goal of NWC Children, Youth & Family Ministries is to promote shared growth in our churches by offering strategic training, support and resources for those serving in these ministry areas.

The Northwest Conference also collaborates with local churches to create events that directly impact children and youth.

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ECC Newswire

Five Questions with Jason Brown

Jason Brown, a former NFL lineman, founded First Fruit Farms, which aims to share the love of Christ and assist with hunger relief in eastern North Carolina.

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Five Questions with Greg Jao

Greg is senior assistant to the president and director of diversity and external partnerships at InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA. He is also a member of the Covenant Executive Board.

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Divine Comedy in Your Toolbox

Jelani Greenidge’s Undercover Prophets equips readers to integrate stand-up comedy into ministry, emphasizing storytelling, laughter, and impactful communication.

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Paul Carlson Partnership Celebrates Lasting Legacy

Paul Carlson Partnership celebrated 60 years of ministry, highlighting healthcare advancements, training, and partnerships with the Congo Covenant Church.

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Week of November 17, 2024

A devotional guide written by Covenanters, the Covenant Home Altar invites us to take time in our day for God’s word, quiet meditation, and prayer.

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