Welcome to the Children and Family Ministry Network

The purpose of the Children and Family Ministry Network is to promote healthy ministry by helping Children’s Ministry Leaders be known, connected, and resourced. Here you will find out about how our ministry in organized, who is here to help, events and ways to connect. Our ministry is here to serve you through these primary services:

Networks | Events | Resources

Networks:

LunchBox

Join our PacNWC space at LunchBox.group for all the latest news, events, resources, and information about children and family ministry.  

Network Meetings

We meet monthly via Zoom hosted by our Family Ministry Commission.  For the full schedule and link to meets join us at Lunchbox.group.  

Children and Family Ministry Commission

The Children and Family Ministry Commission is a group of people caring and advocating for Children and Family Ministry leaders in the Pacific Northwest Conference. We desire to build connections between local leaders, support churches and communities, and provide access to relevant training and resources.  Feel free to contact any of these leaders with questions, requests for support, or just to connect.

• Anna Carlson – Cascades Camp, Yelm WA
• Deanna Carlson – Life Covenant Church, Helena WA
• Nancy de Jong – Pine Lake Covenant, Sammamish, WA
• Jen Milisten – Lettered Streets Covenant, Bellingham, WA
• Lynette Sanchez – Countryside Community Church, Portland OR
• Angela McCann – Cascade Covenant Church, North Bend, WA
• Torina Salcedo – Kent Covenant Church, Kent, WA
• Amber Lauber – McMinnville Covenant Church, McMinnville, OR
• Erik Cave – Conference Staff Liaison

Children’s Ministry Directory

Find out who is close to you and connect with another leader!

[Click Here] to see the Children’s Ministry Directory

Events:

Annual Children’s Ministry Events

Set aside time in your schedule to attend an upcoming event. This is a time to share in life with other leaders and be refreshed in your calling. Note: All events are on hold due to concerns over COVID-19.

• NextGen Conference: January @ Midwinter
• NextGen Ministry Leaders Retreat: March @ Cascades Camp and Conference Center
• Annual Meeting: April @ Belli
• Ministry Families Retreat: September @ Cascades Camp and Conference Center

One-on-One Coaching

Coaching is the act of coming alongside another to support them in their journey.  Our coaches are trained and ready to help you through the highs and lows of life in youth ministry.  Topics are set by coachee and can include personal coaching, long term coaching, advising on specific youth ministry programs and goals, and processing difficult situations.

[Click Here] to learn more about One on One Coaching

Resources:

PacNWC Shared Children’s Ministry Resources

Have you created a resource that would be helpful to other leaders? Is there something particular you are looking for? We’re developing this space for you to share and learn from each other. Contact us if with requests or share resources with other PacNWC leaders.

[Click Here] to access our Google Drive Resource Directory. You will find folders with resources for the following topics:

ECC Children’s Ministry Resources

Several free Children and Family Ministry resources are available from Make and Deepen Disciples of the Evangelical Covenant Church.

[Click Here] to go to the ECC Children’s Ministry Resources Page