News from the Northwest Conference

Dear NWC Pastors,

When's the last time you had breakfast with the President?

Well, the good news is he's coming to the Twin Cities on Feb. 10 and you're invited to dine with him. That's right, Gary Walter, the President of the Evangelical Covenant Church, invites you to join him for breakfast. Here's the scoop:

Place: Crossroads Church, Woodbury Campus
Time: 9-11 a.m.
Menu: Quiche, oatmeal, etc. (a breakfast fit for the President and his favorite pastors)
Cost: Free!

We're excited to host this event. It'll be a great meal, a great time to connect with each other, and a great opportunity to hear Gary respond to questions like: Describe the Covenant as you see it in 10 years? What worries you? What excites you? Where do see the "gay marriage" issue going in the Covenant? What is one thing you would like to say to us?

Please RSVP if you (and any staff) can come by Feb. 1. Email your RSVP to cheryl@northwestconference.org or call the NWC office.

Hope you can join us ... have a blessed Christmas,

Phil Print, Crossroads Church

The Department of the Ordered Ministry
Vocational Excellence Class to be offered at Lake Beauty

The Department of the Ordered Ministry will be offering the Vocational Excellence class, one of the 4 Covenant Orientation classes, at Lake Beauty Bible Camp. Class dates are March 3-7. The deadline for registering is Feb. 1.

Download the registration form

Prayer Request

Lisa Ann Kallen-Youngberg

Lisa Ann Kallen-Youngberg, 41, of Chicago, Ill., died unexpectedly in her home on Sunday, Jan. 5. Lisa was the daughter of Bruce and Nancy Kallenberg, who survive her, as well as her brother Matt of Golden Valley, MN, and her husband David. Bruce served a number of churches in our conference, and was the first pastor at Crosstown Covenant in Minneapolis.

Lisa attended Minnehaha Academy in Minneapolis during her high school years. After high school Lisa completed a one-year course at Covenant Bible College in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada and then went on to graduate with her bachelor's degree from North Park University in Chicago. During and after college Lisa worked at many different Covenant camps and pursued her passion of helping others and telling people about the love of God through mission trips to several different countries.

The funeral will be held at Grace Covenant Church in Chicago on Saturday, Jan. 18.

Scott Erickson

Please pray for Paul (former superintendent of the Northwest Conference) and Joan Erickson and their family. Scott Erickson, Paul and Joan's son, is being treated for pancreatic cancer.

Adventurous Christians to host The Passage for college age men

Two Journeys, One Destination

June 28 - July 7, 2014

The Passage is an experience that focuses on two journeys: one's walk with God and a wilderness canoe trip. It is a 10-day discipleship camp designed for college age men desiring to reflect on their personal faith journey and to discover what it means to become a man of God.

Coupled with that objective, participants will learn valuable life lessons on an 8-day canoe trip through the Minnesota and Canadian wilderness. It is an intense program that will challenge individuals spiritually, mentally and physically.

NWC Website
Church Resource Bank

Our website features a great tool for churches requesting or giving away materials and resources. On the Church Resource Bank page, you can browse available requests or give-aways, and submit a new resource to share with churches in need.

January 16, 2014

IN THIS ISSUE

Breakfast with the President

Vocational Excellence Class

Prayer Requests

The Passage at AC

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March 14-15, 2014

NWC Women Ministries Renewal Conference - Buffalo Covenant Church, Buffalo, MN

April 4-5, 2014

MOVE - First Covenant Church, Minneapolis, MN

April 26, 2014

Go:Serve - Redeemer Covenant Church, Brooklyn Park, MN

May 1-2, 2014

Ministerial Association Annual Meeting - Rochester Covenant Church, Rochester, MN

May 2-3, 2014

NWC Annual Meeting - Rochester Covenant Church, Rochester, MN

June 21-28, 2014

Adventures in Leadership - Adventurous Christians, Grand Marais, MN

August 7-9, 2014

MUUUCE - Crossroads Church, Woodbury, MN

NWC Job Postings Page

Pastors and ministry leaders, if you have people in your congregation who are exploring ministry, on a part- or full-time basis, please refer them to our job postings page.