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.
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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.
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.
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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North Park Theological Seminary seeks a full-time faculty member to lead spiritual formation across degree programs and direct the C. John Weborg Center’s certificate in spiritual direction, beginning in January 2026.
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Swedish Hospital recently unveiled a new display, tracing its history of compassionate care from its origins as the Home of Mercy, founded by the Covenant in 1886. The celebration confirmed the hospital’s ongoing commitment to its original mission to serve all patients in need.
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Eliza Stiles reviews Safe Church, by Dr. Andrew J. Bauman, a research-driven guide that centers women’s voices, calls men to responsibility, and offers practical steps for churches pursuing safety, accountability, and healing.
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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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In a candid reflection on wilderness seasons, Grace “Suri” Wong traces trauma work, small daily mercies, and the quiet ways God restores hope—revealing treasures beneath the surface and helping us find them in the in-between.
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