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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Scott Rice uncovers how God’s hidden presence shines through compassionate care for strangers, inviting us to recognize the divine in those who suffer and to refuse looking away from their pain.
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In his new book, “The Weak Church,” Covenant minister Peter Ahn shares his personal journey of ministry—shaped by vulnerability, confession, and emotional honesty—and urges leaders to depend on God rather than their own strength.
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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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Last week, delegates and global leaders gathered to celebrate 140 years of the Evangelical Covenant Church. Together we shared powerful worship, heard stories of God’s faithfulness, welcomed new churches, and celebrated the commissioning, ordination, and consecration of new ministers and global personnel.
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Roger A. Rosengren of Alexandria (Minnesota) Covenant Church received the 2025 Theodore W. Anderson Award for outstanding lay ministry. For more than 50 years, he has been a committed servant to the church, making a significant and lasting impact in his community of faith for the mission of the gospel of Jesus.
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