2019 GLC Annual Celebration
LifeChurch Canton, Canton, MI 7001 North Haggerty Road, Canton, MI2019 Highlights 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 2018. Please use this summary to share an official report to your congregation's board, council, or...
Gather 2019
Hilton Omaha 1001 Cass St., Omaha, NEThe Annual Meeting is the highest legislative session in the Evangelical Covenant Church. Every congregation is entitled to representation as we worship God and celebrate what God has done throughout the year. We gather to discern future direction, select leaders, consecrate missionaries, credential and ordain clergy and encourage one another to greater discipleship. We make...
Triennial 2019
Minneapolis Marriott City Center 30 South 7th Street, Minneapolis, MNA Triennial Gathering for Women by Women Join us July 18–21, 2019, for a triennial gathering for women by women! In the Evangelical Covenant Church, we believe that women are called to be disciples and disciple makers. Our purpose is to: (Re)Discover who we are—as individuals uniquely made in God’s image Listen to each others’ voices...
Women Ministries Retreat – East
Camp Mission Meadows 5201 NY-430, Dewittville, NY“Enter the Story” with Ruth Hill and Rebecca Worl. This dynamic mother-daughter duo brings us closer to God as they lead us through the epic story of His Word. In the style of epic adventures (The Odyssey, Indiana Jones, The Game of Thrones), Ruth and Rebecca take us on a journey through the whole Bible...
PLCBC Men’s Retreat
Portage Lake Bible Camp 4158 Camp Delight Road, Onekama, MIDo you need a weekend of rest, relaxation, and bacon? Join us at the men’s retreat! Experience a true fall weekend this year. Enjoy time up north adventuring, relaxing, playing games, worshipping, and connecting with friends. And don’t forget about the 24/7 Bacon Station! More info and Register Online: portagelake.org/mensretreat
Women Ministries Retreat – West
Portage Lake Bible Camp 4158 Camp Delight Road, Onekama, MIHow would you describe the love of God? Sometimes that love feels like a warm embrace. Sometimes it is more like a piercing jab. Always, it changes everything. This weekend we will dig deep into several encounters that Jesus had with a wide variety of women in the Gospels to show how His love can...
Fall Pastors’ Retreat 2019
Mohican Lodge and Conference Center 1098 Ashland County Rd. 3006, Perrysville, OHPastors, staff members, and spouses are encouraged to come. Make this a time where you learn and grow together. Our main speaker is Shaun Marshall, Director of Congregational Vitality for the Evangelical Covenant Church.
Women Ministries Retreat – South
Covenant Mountain Mission Bible Camp 2390 Horse Hollow Road, Jonesville, VAWe invite you to deepen your relationship with God by spending time with Him at Covenant Mountain Mission Bible Camp. Psalm 46:10 reminds us to "Be still and know that I am God.” Our retreat will provide opportunities for you to unplug from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and grow deeper in your...
Children’s Ministry Leaders Connection @ Midwinter
Hyatt Regency O’Hare 9300 W Bryn Mawr Ave., Rosemont, ILYou are invited to join with other children and family ministry leaders for an encouraging and uplifting weekend of worship, training, coaching, fellowship, and conversation groups, with keynote speakers Michelle Anthony, Arlene Pellicane, Jean Cheng Gorman, and more. Registration includes joint Monday morning bonus session with Youth Workers Connection and speaker Mark Oestreicher. Visit midwinter.covchurch.org/cmlc...
Youth Worker Connection @ Midwinter
Hyatt Regency O’Hare 9300 W Bryn Mawr Ave., Rosemont, ILYWC is specifically designed to train, connect, and encourage youth workers from all across the denomination. View the YWC schedule which includes our full speaker list. Register today! We would love to see you in Chicago at YWC! Visit midwinter.covchurch.org/ywc for more info.
ECC Midwinter 2020
Hyatt Regency O’Hare 9300 W Bryn Mawr Ave., Rosemont, ILThe Midwinter Conference has long been the premier encouraging, connecting and equipping event for Covenant Pastors. We highly encourage you to attend this winter in Chicago, January 27-31, 2020. >> For more information on Midwinter 2020, go to midwinter.covchurch.org. >> For pre-events like the Youth Workers Connection and Children’s Ministry Leadership Connection, please visit midwinter.covchurch.org/pre-events
COACH Model for Christian Leaders (cancelled)
LifeChurch Canton, Canton, MI 7001 North Haggerty Road, Canton, MICOACH Model for Christian Leaders is a resource that has been used in over 70 countries over the last 20 years. The ECC is working hard to introduce this coaching model across the denomination because they believe that coaching will be a game changer for us denominationally.
Studies show that training is valuable, but equipping, coupled with coaching, results in a significant increase in fruitfulness in ministry, helps develop leaders, reduces ministry isolation, and provides a level of resourcing and support most pastors and leaders need.
Financial and Real Estate Training Seminar @ Annual Celebration (Cancelled for Apr 24)
Sanctuary Columbus Church 4142 Westerville Rd, Columbus, OHAre you sure that you are following current regulations for pastoral compensation? Do your practices of recording, managing and reporting your church finances prevent inadvertent mistakes (or the unthinkable)? Are you maximizing your effectiveness in mission by communicating well about church finances with your congregation? Could a Capital Campaign benefit your overall mission?
If you are at all uncertain about the answers to those questions, please consider sending people from your church's Leadership Team or Council.
GLC Annual Celebration 2020
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 2019.
Gather 2020 (Cancelled)
See Cancellation Announcement here.
Managing Finances & Facilities in a Crisis
The Great Lakes Conference is hosting a fantastic webinar: Managing Finances & Facilities in a Crisis, delivered by National Covenant Properties and speaker Rob Hall. Please consider taking advantage of this FREE opportunity to hear from the experts.
Speaker: Rob Hall (Vice President - Real Estate Services National Covenant Properties)
Being an Unlikely Leader in Uncertain Times
An event especially for Church Chairs. The last 6 months have been tough. The effects of COVID-19, escalating racial tension, and increasing political polarization have all seeped into our churches in some form, taken a toll, and left us with an abiding sense of uncertainty about the future. The GLC has asked Paul Lessard, the ECC’s Executive Minister of Start and Strengthen Churches (SSC) to share a word with the Chairs of our GLC Churches about “Being an Unlikely Leader in Uncertain Times.”