Our Northwest Conference Annual Meeting Celebration, held each spring, remains a highlight of our shared ministry, as we celebrate what God has done through our churches and affiliated ministries. We hope representatives from each church can join us (either in person or online), as this will be an important time to remember God’s faithfulness as we cling to the hope we have in Christ.
“… like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither” (Psalm 1:3).
Roots matter. In times of drought, weather extremes or turbulence, the depth of our roots are a strong indicator of long-term health and sustainability. For the Christian, roots indicate a life of discipleship, lived in accordance with trust and faith in the Lord’s promises. With all that swirls around us and threatens to discourage, distract or disorient us, let us join together as people of faith to remember and celebrate that we are rooted in the hope of Christ.
Register Online – In-Person Participation
Register Online – Online Participation
*Printed Brochures and Registration forms are coming soon.
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, 2022.
0-49 members = 2 delegates
50-249 members = 3 delegates
250-499 members = 4 delegates
500+ members = 5 delegates
Delegates are invited to an orientation at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 28, prior to the business session. Basic Conference organizational structure and meeting protocol will be reviewed.
Registration can be done online or by mail.
4:30 PM Registration (Ministerial Association)
5:15 PM Dinner
6:30 PM Worship
7:45 PM Fellowship
8:30 AM Worship
9:00 AM Ministerial Association Business Session
12 NOON Lunch and optional Movil Maze Bike Ride
12:45 PM Workshops
2:00 PM New Delegate Orientation
2:30 PM NWC Business Meeting
4:00 PM Continuing Education
5:15 PM Dinner
6:30 PM Worship
8:30 AM Worship
9:00 AM Business Session and Ministry Highlights
11:30 AM Lunch
AmericInn – $117 + tax per night
1200 Paul Bunyan Drive NW
Bemidji, MN 56601
218-751-3000
Breakfast Included
Hampton Inn – $119 + tax per night
1019 Paul Bunyan Drive South
Bemidji, MN 56601
218-751-3600
Breakfast Included
Double Tree Hotel – $149 + tax per night
115 Lakeshore Drive
Bemidji, MN 56601
218-441-4400
Onsite Restaurant