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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Pastors often feel pressure to be impressive, to build something big enough to matter. Rev. David Swanson explores what happens when you stop trying—and discover the freedom that’s been there all along.
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The Covenant Companion received multiple honors this year from the Evangelical Press Association and Associated Church Press, recognizing excellence in writing, visual storytelling, podcasting, and digital publishing across print and online platforms.
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Drawing from motherhood, Scripture, and the Korean concept of shinbaram, Crystal Kang reflects on the Spirit’s surprising movement through truth-telling, resilience, and joy—often arriving through the voices and lives the world is most likely to overlook.
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Rae Ann Foley, surviving spouse of retired Covenant pastor Rev. Ross Foley, died April 17, 2026, in Cambridge, Minnesota. She was 85.
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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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