What is the Northwest Conference?
The Northwest Conference is comprised of roughly 140 Evangelical Covenant Churches in MN, ND, SD, and western WI. 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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Jessica Springer, the Covenant’s new director of children and family ministry, reflects on her hope for helping families see everyday life as sacred. She envisions nurturing faith through listening, collaboration, and creativity in homes and congregations.
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In this interview, Glenn Peterson shares why church planting begins with humility and dependence on the Spirit, what he learned in Canada, and how every church can engage as a plant, planting, or partner in God’s renewing work.
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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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Sewa Fields shares how domestic abuse hid behind silence and misused theology, and how a friend’s belief helped her find freedom. She invites churches to believe disclosures, put safety first, speak up, and walk with survivors into healing and justice.
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Retired Covenant pastor James Lindgren passed away from Parkinson’s disease on August 15, 2025, in Turlock, California. He was 81.
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