Equipping for Service

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.


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