Grounded in the unchanging gospel and attentive to the leading of the Holy Spirit, this theme invites us to look beyond what has been and step courageously into God’s purposes for our communities and our world. As we gather as a regional church, we do so with gratitude for the past, clarity in the present and hope for the future—committing ourselves anew to participate in God’s mission with faith, unity and expectancy.
Rooted in Jesus, we continue the work of renewing lives and communities by starting and strengthening churches, investing in the next generation and developing missional leaders. This is the Lord’s church, and we gather with that same assurance—committed to equipping the saints for ministry, as Ephesians 4:11–12 reminds us, “so that the body of Christ may be built up.”
Moving forward in mission is not a departure from our story, but its faithful continuation. With gratitude for where God has brought us and confidence in our calling, we ask together: now what? How is God inviting us forward in mission for the sake of the gospel?
Please join us for the 142nd Annual Northwest Conference Celebration, hosted by First Covenant Church in Willmar, MN, April 23-25, 2026.
With joy!
Kara Stromberg, Superintendent
Register Online – In-Person Participation
Register Online – Online Participation
This is open for anyone looking to hear more about starting new churches and developing leaders for the harvest mission all around us. We will connect, pray, and talk about how you and your church can be part of planting new churches. Join us at Noon on Friday!
The Annual Meeting is the highest constituted authority in the Northwest Conference (NWC), made up of delegates from member Covenant churches throughout the Conference. Delegates gather together for worship and fellowship, and to elect leaders, review finances, adopt a budget, and address the business of the Conference.
Delegates are appointed representatives from member Covenant churches. Delegates vote on the policies and procedures presented to the Annual Meeting. Delegates receive a packet of information that includes reports, statistics, ballot information, etc. They are also given the privilege of speaking during the meeting and voicing their opinion.
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Advisors: Church plants that are not yet member churches may send 2 advisors. And members in good standing of the Ministerial Association that are not delegates may also be advisors. Advisors may address the body, answer questions, and make suggestions or comments, but an advisor cannot make motions or vote.
Registered Attendees may attend the Annual Meeting without officially representing a member church or a church plant that is not yet a member church. They are not allowed to voice their opinions, ask questions or vote.
Advisors and Registered Attendees should register as a Attender.
The number of delegates each church can send is based on membership as of Dec. 31, 2025.
0-49 members = 2 delegates
50-249 members = 3 delegates
250-499 members = 4 delegates
500+ members = 5 delegates
A meeting guide outlining basic meeting organizational structure and protocols will be available at the meeting.
Registration can be done online or by mail.
1:00 PM Registration and Gatherings (Ministerial Association)
2:00 PM Opening Worship
2:30 PM Ministerial Association Business Session 1
4:00 PM Recess and Gatherings
5:00 PM Dinner
6:30 PM Worship and Communion
8:00 PM After Party in Youth Room
8:00 AM Registration and Gatherings
9:00 AM Opening Worship
9:15 AM Ministerial Association Business Session 2 (Ordination Testimonies & Credentialing Votes)
10:30 AM Adjournment
10:45 AM Immigration Panel Q&A
NOON Lunch (Opportunity to Visit Ministry Partner Displays)
NOON Lunch (Church Planting Lunch & Visit Ministry Partner Displays)
2:00 PM Northwest Conference Business Session 1
4:00 PM Workshops
5:15 PM Dinner
6:30 PM Worship Celebration
8:00 PM Fellowship
8:30 AM Opening Devotions and Worship
9:00 AM Northwest Conference Business Session 2
NOON Lunch
250 – 23rd Street SE
Willmar, MN 56201
320-231-2601
Room Rate – $149.99
Complimentary Hotel Breakfast
*Group rate is available through March 30th
Reservation Link
2100 Highway 12 East
Willmar, MN 56201
320-235-6060
Room Rate – $149.99
Complimentary Hotel Breakfast
*Group rate is available through March 30th
Reservation Link