[God's] intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms, according to his eternal purpose that he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Ephesians 3:10-11, NIV

THROUGH THE CHURCH

What is God doing through the church? What is happening when we gather together in our congregations, our small groups, our leadership teams? Why do we keep coming back--in spite of the cost, the effort, the struggle, and the heartbreak that's often involved?

In Ephesians Paul tells us that God is doing something amazing through the church. God is using our congregations to broadcast his wisdom to all the powers that are arrayed against him--to show the world that his way--the way of Christ--is the true and only way to heal the world of its divisions. No matter the size, style, or location of the church, God is using your congregation to change the world!

As we gather from the 171st Northwest Christian Convention, we will be learning about and celebrating God's amazing plan for the church. Our main speakers will lead us through the book of Ephesians, unpacking for us the amazing ways God equips his churches to fulfill their amazing mission. Our workshops and classes will be tailor-made to help equip and encourage churches in the ways they most need it. And our worship and fellowship will help us to truly celebrate how good it is to dwell together in unity, to be the churches that God calls us to be. We hope to see you there!

MAIN SPEAKERS

DR. MELISA ORTIZ-BERRY

TBD

WHAT IS THE NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN CONVENTION?

The Northwest Christian Convention is an annual gathering of Christians that has been happening in Oregon for 170 years. Over that time the gathering has gone by many different names--The Missionary Society of Oregon, The Annual State Cooperation, and The Oregon Christian Convention. Throughout that time, however, the mission of the gathering has always been the same:

to promote unity among Christians in the Northwest,
the encourage and equip churches in the Northwest, and
to promote and support missions around the world.

WHAT HAPPENS AT THE CONVENTION?

Each convention looks a little different, but the

CONVENTION LEADERSHIP TEAM

MATT & CASEY HOLMES

Convention Presidents

Matt and Casey Holmes live in Turner, Oregon, where Matt is the senior minister at Turner Christian Church. Matt and Casey love the church, love the convention, and are excited to be leading a great team this year!

CHAD & BECCA DEKAY

Vice-Presidents

After leading an excellent convention in 2022, Chad and Becca are staying on to help lead the '23 convention! They live and minister in Eugene, Oregon, where Chad is the associate pastor at Santa Clara Church.

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