Put the BIG Rocks in the Jar KINETIC2026 | | Convene, Connect and Resource your Ministry Teams. | | |
Join us for our 2026 EFCA West District Conference! Enjoy a dynamic lineup of plenary speakers and workshops designed to strengthen and empower both you and your team. Take time to pause, recharge, and refocus so you can faithfully navigate the challenges of ministry today.
Don't wait. Register today by visiting KINETIC2026.
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2026 EFCA Theology Conference Resources
Watch all the recordings from the preconference, conference and breakout sessions, and share them with your congregation.
| | | EFCA West Regional Catalysts | | Regional Catalysts are pastors who serve to “localize” EFCA West ministry in their respective regions. They add a layer of local presence to continue our efforts to make sure that no pastors or church leaders are left alone. They would love to connect with you. Feel free to reach out. | | Regional Gatherings Near You: | |
Why Church Policies Don't Work | Ignore the title - we know you are not excited about reading an article about church policies - but that's exactly the reason you and your team need to read this month's Something to Talk About article from EFCA West's Bob Osborne. A little bit of thought now can save you from big-time trouble down the road. | | | | |
Another Church Planter Assessment Completed!
We recently conducted a unique, one-day, Church Planter Assessment for a leadership team of three young men, Kenton Tse, Daniel Sasaki, and Naoki Hisamoto - as they prepare to launch Haven Community Church in the growing community of Ontario Ranch.
Our assessment day started earlier, ended later, and the schedule included large group activities including a worship set, two sermons, a combined vision presentation, and lots of intentional conversations throughout the breaks.
Haven Community Church of Ontario Ranch is scheduled to launch in Fall 2026!
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TLI Trainings Are Off to a Strong Start in 2026
Alex Rivero, EFCA West Director of All People, along with his teaching team, facilitated two Training Leaders International (TLI) sessions this year. The Orange County training, hosted at Neighborhood Community Church in Cypress, CA, centered on the Book of Ruth. Eight pastors and ministry leaders participated, completing 16 hours of study over two days.
The Mexicali training focused on the Book of Revelation and welcomed 12 leaders for a two day course.
Our mission is to equip our churches to strengthen leadership, plant new churches,and reach all people. It is a joy to partner with our Spanish speaking pastors and leaders as we carry out this mission together.
| | Congratulations on receiving your EFCA Ministry License! | | |
Ministry License
3yr Renewable
Garrett Martin, Senior Pastor
Crosspointe Church
Sanger CA
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Ministry License
5yr Non-Renewable
Daniel Barreras
Youth Ministry Director
Gracepointe Church, Tucson, AZ
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Ministry License
5yr Non-Renewable
Jesus Cantu, Associate Pastor
Christ Community Church of Laguna Hills, CA
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History, Theology & Polity Course | Mar 23-24 | MN & Online
The EFCA History, Theology and Polity course is considered the baseline for any/all credentials in the EFCA. If one desires to minister in the EFCA, be licensed, and eventually receive their Certificate of Ordination or Certificate of Christian Ministry, this material is mandatory. This course is only offered twice a year. Sign up today. REGISTER
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Jan 26 - Feb 24, 2026 | Online
In this course, you’ll learn key principles to apply to your current or future partnership. Register
Course topics include:
- Choosing a partner
- Shared vision, goals, and structures
- Partnership roles and responsibilities
- Communication and conflict resolution for sustainability
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Accountability, review, and revision
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Feb 23-25| Laguna Hills, CA
The EFCA Campus Pastor Gathering is a peer-learning event for campus pastors to encourage each other, celebrate and pray together, sharpen skills, and become better leaders. Register
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Feb 25| Online
A panel discussion about people with disabilities serving the in the church. Register
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June 22-25| Minneapolis, MN
A valuable time for couples to get away to connect with Jesus, each other, and fellow church planting couples. Register
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Challenge 2026
July 13-17| Kansas City, MO
Challenge is the EFCA’s biennial national gathering for students entering 7th grade through completion of 12th grade. Theme: In the Book of Psalms, one truth resounds again and again: God’s nearness. In every place, every circumstance and every unfiltered emotion, the psalmist returns to the same reality: God is with us. Learn more
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2026 Dates | Online
A Barna Study in 2023 found that nearly one in four pastors hope to retire by 2030! Some of them will be interested in exploring meaningful interim pastoring. One place they can start their exploration is by registering for IPM's "Is Interim Ministry for You?" Learn more
| | EFCA West & EFCA Job Opportunities: | | |
Looking to fill an open pastoral position? Find the right candidate through the EFCA's personalized matching process. Start your search.
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EFCA West Annual Church CheckUp for Churches
Healthy organizations invest time at least annually to look back and ask, “How did we do?” The start of each new year is a great time for this to occur. The EFCA West Annual Checkup for Churches is a tool to guide you through this process. We encourage all our churches to spend time with their leadership teams and ask, "How are we doing?".
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Stewarding Together for His Glory
At CIF, we are gifted Christians in the financial arena and we do our work for God’s glory. We serve churches, stewarding the finances of others to advance God’s Kingdom through ministry. Economies fluctuate, but there are some positive trends. Read more and connect with us at christianinvestors.org.
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2026 ECFA Tax Guides
The 2026 ECFA Tax Guides are now available for free digital download. These guides offer practical, up-to-date tax and financial guidance for churches, reflecting recent legislative updates.
You can download both the Church and Nonprofit Tax & Financial Guide and the Minister’s Tax and Financial Guide here: ECFA Tax Guides
You may also find it helpful to watch the two-hour webinar on Federal Tax, Regulatory, and Capitol Hill Updates for Churches and Ministries, which provides additional context as you step into this tax season. You can watch the webinar recording here.
As a reminder, all ECFA resources are available at no cost to our EFCA churches. Please reach out to us for access. EFCA West
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ReachGlobal: Stay up-to-date with missionary stories, resources and missions opportunities around EFCA ReachGlobal. Subscribe today.
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EFCA West Partnership Fund
901 E. 78th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55420
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