All church admins and secretaries are invited to a monthly Zoom gathering at 8:30 a.m. (PDT). This event is hosted by Marjaana Kuivalainen, Office Administrator at All Saints Lutheran Church in Bellevue, Washington. You’ll meet online for a relaxed time of connection, encouragement, and idea‑sharing between other church admins and secretaries. Please take a moment […]
We all suffer — personally and privately. We also suffer in more public ways. A husband loses a job. A child gets divorced. A parent dies. And now, thanks to the media, we are able to see and experience more and more of the world’s catastrophes and suffering. We need the book of Job, now, […]
Be part of BPTIM: Best Practices in Transitional Interim Ministry! It will be held Jan. 19-21 at the CNH District Center in Livermore, California. This annual retreat, originally for trained interim pastors, is now open for all interested pastors because more congregations now have transition issues. Why attend? To sharpen skillsets within this specialized discipline […]
Youth grades 6-9 are invited to this Winter Retreat at Camp Perkins Jan. 23-25. Limited to 45 people. Junior high students must register with a youth group. REGISTER HERE. Tubing, broom ball on the frozen lake, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, bonding with friends, and an amazing time with Jesus – that’s what to expect at […]
BYG Youth Winter Weekends is a fun-filled weekend designed to help your youth group grow together in community and faith. It doesn’t matter what size your youth group is, BYG (Building Youth Groups) is just right for building faith that sticks with your crew. This weekend is designed especially for middle school and high school […]
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER! Deadline is Jan. 21. The 2026 Center for Prayer & Renewal Retreat is scheduled for Jan. 26-28 at Cannon Beach Conference Center: 289 N Spruce St., Cannon Beach, OR 97110. Download the flyer here. You will experience spiritual development through prayer, study, prayer-centered worship, fellowship... and time to enjoy the beach! The […]
Click here to register for the FREE Spiritual Conversations Workshop on Jan. 31 -- presented by Lutheran Hour Ministries and Redeemer Lutheran Church in Salem, Oregon. Dispel the myths that keep us from sharing the most valuable piece of information we have! Do our churches just want new members, or do we want new Christians […]
Save the Date for the MAP Web Lunch! All Map-West Coast participants and mentors are invited to a special online meeting at 12 p.m. (PST) on Monday, Feb. 2. This MAP Web Lunch will offer the chance to connect about ministry applied practice, ask questions, and encourage one another as leaders in West Coast congregations. […]
REGISTER HERE for the 2026 Pastors' Wives Retreat on Feb. 6-8! Hurry -- only 30 spots are available. Join other NOW District women to refresh, connect, and be encouraged. This year's speaker will be Deaconess Noemí Guerra, who works for Lutheran Hour Ministries as a Program Developer for the Hispanic Ministry, and for the Texas […]
You’re invited to the next Zoom gathering for church administrators and secretaries on Monday, February 9, from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. (PST). Please take a moment to register here. It will be a time of connection, encouragement, and practical learning with others who serve in similar roles. This month’s focus is the church administrator’s role […]
BPM, which stands for Best Practices in Ministry, is a conference hosted by Christ Church Lutheran in Phoenix, Arizona. For more than 10 years, they have offered this FREE conference to remind professional and lay church workers that you are loved, you are not alone, and you matter. And when they say free, they truly […]
"Hear and Share the Next Yes!" (YLI Monthly 2nd Thursday All-District Check-In) The "Hear and Share the Next Yes!" online check-in launches this summer and will take place on the second Thursday of each month at 4:30 p.m. (Pacific). Join the Zoom meeting at this link! Ever need a little encouragement? Want to hear cool […]
