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CONNECT / PARTICIPATE / CONTRIBUTE

The Central Conference of Evangelical Covenant Church plants, strengthens, and connects more than one hundred churches of all shapes and sizes in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Eastern Missouri, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

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PLANT CHURCHES

Church plants are carefully grown through processes of pastoral assessment and mentoring, strategic funding partnerships, and parent church support.

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STRENGTHEN CHURCHES

Healthy churches produce healthy Christians and with a commitment to congregational assessment, confidential relationships, conflict resolution.

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CONNECT CHURCHES

Ministry is better together, and through staff and district gatherings, the free Covenanter newsletter, a dynamic annual meeting, great regional events.

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RESOURCES

Effective church ministry depends on both pastors and lay leaders. The Central Conference wants to provide resources for local Covenant church pastors and lay leaders so that they too, can feel confident, informed and prepared to live into their call serving the local church.

GIVE

Consider contributing to the dynamic mission and ministry of the Central Conference. Your gifts make it possible to sustain vibrant and healthy ministry across our conference. There are a number of ways you may support various ministry areas financially.

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upcoming events

Ministry is better when we carry it out together, through district gatherings, a dynamic conference annual meeting, and regional events where we celebrate and learn together. The Central Conference encourages shared ministry and relationships among its member churches, institutions and leaders.

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September 12, 2026

Training for Church Leadership Teams

Join us for a one-day training for church chairs, vice chairs, and anyone planning to take on one of these responsibilities in the near future.

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October 4-6, 2026

CCMA FALL RETREAT 2026

The Fall Retreat for Ministers and Spouses is for all members of the Central Conference Ministerial Association (CCMA).

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July 18-23, 2027

UNITE 2027

The triennial youth conference of the ECC a formative gathering that invites students into deeper faith, shared life, and God's work in the world.

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STAY CONNECTED

Stay connected with what’s happening across the Central Conference. From social media updates to monthly e-newsletters and leadership letters, this page highlights the key ways to stay informed and engaged. Discover the communication channels that keep our community connected.

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