Resources
Equipping for Service
What is Equipping for Service?
Equipping for Service provides a weekend of training for local church members. Interesting seminars, sermons, vespers and a Q&A session allow you to learn and be engaged with Upper Columbia Conference as we work towards bringing One More to His kingdom!
Equipping for Service is planned and prepared by the UCC church ministries department.
Upcoming EFS Locations
2022 dates
- October 15 — Wenatchee
2023 dates
- February 18 — Colville
- March 11 — Lewiston
- April 15 — Coeur d'Alene
Questions about EFS?
East Wenatchee Adventist Church/Valley View — October 14 & 15
Weekend Schedule
Friday, October 14
7:00 p.m. — Vespers
East Wenatchee Adventist Church/Valley View
Sabbath, October 15
11:00 a.m. — Sabbath Morning Worship
In Your Local Church
3:00 p.m. — Orientation & Seminars*
East Wenatchee Adventist Church/Valley View
6:15 p.m. — Prayer Supper
East Wenatchee Adventist Church/Valley View
7:30 p.m. — Conference Update
East Wenatchee Adventist Church/Valley View
*Two 70-minute sessions divided by a 10 minute break
Sabbath Morning Worship Speakers and Locations
Eric Brown
Brewster
Richie Brower
Chelan
Linda Eastman
Moses Lake
Brian Harris
Tonasket
David Jamieson
East Wenatchee
Jimmy Johnson
Oroville
Dustin Jones
Abundant Life
Art Lenz
Leavenworth
Patty Marsh
Cashmere
Andrew McCrary
Quincy
Rodney Mills
Wenatchee
Brent Tungesvik
Ephrata
Seminar Speakers

Richie Brower
Associate Director, Club Ministries
When Kids Dream…
(Youth/Young Adult)
The story of how a small group of Pathfinders, a few adults, and a band of unlikely partners, inspired a community and sparked a movement. This seminar will inspire you with the magnitude of what can happen when we release and support young people to reach the world in their own armor.

Eric Brown
Ministerial Director
Ministry Inside Out: Reaching Out the Natural Way
(Purpose-based Ministries)
Jesus commission to spread the gospel is clear but finding the time to do it can be hard. What with the demands of life and all your church commitments, who has the time to do outreach? What if we’re working harder than we were meant to? Discover the simple outreach plan to work smarter instead of harder.

Dustin Jones
Communications Director
Digital Marketing For Churches: Using Every Tool in Your Toolbox (Communications)
Websites, social media, maps, livestreaming — it can all be so overwhelming. But does it need to be? This seminar will get you started in what could be your church’s most valuable outreach.

Patty Marsh
Community Service/Disaster Relief Director
Disaster Ahead! (Adventist Community Services)
Disasters are increasing at a whirlwind rate. God’s Word warns that our troubled world will only get worse. Come & learn simple ways to prepare and help others be ready as well!

Pavel Goia
Editor, Ministry Magazine
Praying in the Spirit and Power
(Prayer Ministries)
Pavel Goia shares his personal approach to praying in God’s Spirit and in His power. Learn how to confidently approach your Heavenly Father each day expecting God to show up.

Andrew & Suzette McCrary
Trust & Stewardship Director & Administrative Assistant, Education
Telling Stories that Grab the Imagination and Touch the Heart (Public Speaking)
All of worship should capture the attention, and stories are some of the best vehicles for that experience. Elevate your stories to engage the listener and powerfully convey a memorable lesson. Learn tips, tricks, and techniques for arresting attention at the beginning to the punchline that lingers with the listener at the end.