New Administrative Assistant for the GLC Office
Hello! My name is Janelle Gustafson, but most people call me Jani. I have recently started working as the Administrative Assistant for The Great Lakes Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church.
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2022 Fall Pastor & Spouse Retreat
Oct 24-26, 2022
Speakers - Herb and Paula Frost:
Herb is serving as the Executive Minister of Develop Leaders and Ordered Ministry for the ECC while Paula is leaning into her love of practical theology by journeying alongside other ECC clergy through the ministries of spiritual direction and coaching.
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Speakers - Herb and Paula Frost:
Herb is serving as the Executive Minister of Develop Leaders and Ordered Ministry for the ECC while Paula is leaning into her love of practical theology by journeying alongside other ECC clergy through the ministries of spiritual direction and coaching.
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2022 Women’s Retreat: Mission Meadows
Sept 16-18, 2022
Re-ignite: Hope in the Lord – Renew our Strength
Speaker: Katie Castro
Katie Castro is a movement leader who is committed to the pursuit of redemptive co-creation with God. She is a serial entrepreneur who has founded multiple nonprofits and initiatives in the last decade ands who intends to spend the rest of her life building a flourishing world alongside her Creator.
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Re-ignite: Hope in the Lord – Renew our Strength
Speaker: Katie Castro
Katie Castro is a movement leader who is committed to the pursuit of redemptive co-creation with God. She is a serial entrepreneur who has founded multiple nonprofits and initiatives in the last decade ands who intends to spend the rest of her life building a flourishing world alongside her Creator.
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2022 GLC Annual Celebration
April 29-30, 2022
The GLC Annual Celebration was designed to incorporate the business of the Annual Meeting and a celebration of the ministry of all that God has done in and through the churches of the Great Lakes Conference during 2021.
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A personal and contemplative 1-day retreat for women. We didn't want to let another year go by without providing an opportunity for women to gather together, seeking a deeper relationship with Jesus. Therefore the Women Ministries of the Great Lakes Conference is offering 1-day contemplative retreats at a variety of locations this fall. We hope that you can come to a quiet place to get some rest.
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Fall Pastors’ Retreat 2021
Nov 1-3, 2021
Speakers - Sharon and Jack Brown:
The Great Lakes Conference Ministerial Association is delighted to welcome Sharon and Jack Brown as our speakers for the 2021 Fall Pastors’ Retreat. The Browns are passionate about providing opportunities for followers of Jesus to unplug from a chaotic world and find the "good way" that leads to refreshment and renewal.
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Speakers - Sharon and Jack Brown:
The Great Lakes Conference Ministerial Association is delighted to welcome Sharon and Jack Brown as our speakers for the 2021 Fall Pastors’ Retreat. The Browns are passionate about providing opportunities for followers of Jesus to unplug from a chaotic world and find the "good way" that leads to refreshment and renewal.
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Pastoral Updates – January
We celebrate with the following churches that have extended a call:
Chris Ratcliff to Detroit, MI
Erik Carlson to Manistee, MI
Peter Ek to Grand Rapids, MI
We are thankful to the following for their service to the Great Lakes Conference and pray God's blessing over them as they transition out of their roles:
Dave Brown from Columbiana, OH
John Gardner from Cheboygan, MI
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Chris Ratcliff to Detroit, MI
Erik Carlson to Manistee, MI
Peter Ek to Grand Rapids, MI
We are thankful to the following for their service to the Great Lakes Conference and pray God's blessing over them as they transition out of their roles:
Dave Brown from Columbiana, OH
John Gardner from Cheboygan, MI
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Annual Meeting Letters
Please find the following letters for your church’s Annual Meeting:
December 2020 Greeting from the ECC and John Wenrich
December 2020 Greeting from the GLC and Garth McGrath
December 2020 Greeting from the ECC and John Wenrich
December 2020 Greeting from the GLC and Garth McGrath
“Space to Breathe” Sessions
Pastor Jennifer Andersson takes us through a spiritual discipline exercise every Tuesday at 12:00pm on Zoom. Please consider joining us for “Space to Breathe” to help you focus on yourself and your relationship with God. Additionally, we have recorded Jennifer leading four Lectio Divina sessions for Advent and a Prayer... Read More
Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership in Turbulent Times
Feb 2 or 4, 1-3:30pm CST, Zoom
$35/church team
Please consider the following workshop: Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership in Turbulent Times with Ruth Haley Barton.
Pastors hear about soul care fairly regularly, but this may be a new (and timely) concept for your leadership. For more information and registration details, please Click Here.
$35/church team
Please consider the following workshop: Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership in Turbulent Times with Ruth Haley Barton.
Pastors hear about soul care fairly regularly, but this may be a new (and timely) concept for your leadership. For more information and registration details, please Click Here.