Prescott Pines Camp First Session: Sept. 30th - Oct. 2nd Second Session: Oct. 7th - Oct. 9th VCNSW 2022 Women's Retreat at Prescott Pines... Read more

Bring the whole family to the Venture Church Network Leadership retreat Jun 21-24, 2022 Family Camp - Leadership Retreat 2022... Read more

Are you thinking about retirement? CVNW partners with Guidestone Financial Resources for church staff. Shawn is our primary advocate and consultant at GuideStone Financial Resources. He can be contacted for general questions about the plan or help navigating the plan resources.... Read more

Is God calling you to two different vocations? Pastor Noah shares his story of pastoring a newly-planted church while continuing his career as a police officer.... Read more

Is your church creating pastors? Hear from the Lead Pastor at Hinson Baptist Church, Michael Lawrence, about the residency program he brought to Portland from the East Coast.  To learn more: https://www.hinsonchurch.org/pastoralresidency... Read more

God is moving in Pendleton! The Blue Mountain Association is planting a church in this rural Oregon city with Aaron Umpleby as the planting pastor. 23 pastors showed up to meet, pray, and enjoy a meal together to surround this new plant in support. ... Read more

Life and ministry often seem complex. We juggle decisions, conversations, and responsibilities at a rate that can seem overwhelming. In Mark 4, Jesus brings clarity to the jumble of our lives by highlighting two responses to being changed by the truth of God’s Word. And he said to them, “Is a lamp brought in to … Continue reading "What’s Your Response?" The post What’s Your Response? appeared first on Rocky Mountain Church Network.... Read more

John Craft, the new Regional Executive Director of the Rocky Mountain Church Network, shares about his new role, a new year, and seeing God in “the land of the living.” We continue to pray for those impacted by the Marshall Fire. We are starting to make contacts to see who is on the ground and … Continue reading "A New Year!" The post A New Year! appeared first on Rocky Mountain Church Network.... Read more

Church leaders! Because your church is a part of this covenant community, you can have access to these free Christmas countdowns, service intros, and other media resources to use made by Keenly Interactive.Download your free Christmas resources here.... Read more

Venture Church Network REDs MeetingsAt the beginning of November the Regional Executive Directors (REDs) of Venture Church Network (formerly CBAmerica) gathered together in Phoenix for their regular fall meetings. These meetings provide opportunities to share updates on each of our regions, vision cast for the future of VCN, pray for one another and connect relationally.... Read more

Word Speaks ConferenceOn November 5th & 6th, more than 850 women, representing 100 churches (99 people from 13 CVNW churches) from nine different states, packed into The Oregon Gardens to hear both Jen Wilkin and Elizabeth Woodson at the Word Speaks Conference. It was a great opportunity to be together to worship and study the Word being reminded that “the heart can’t love what the mind doesn’t know.” Jen Wilkin reminded us of the command... Read more

Last month, women gathered for CVNW’s Pastors’ Wives Retreat at Camp Tadmor. They focused their weekend on experiencing the fullness of joy while providing fellowship and support to one another. ... Read more

Our newest ministry endeavor, Equipping the Saints ministry training is off to a great start! We have 18 participants for around the Portland area who are joining together to be equipped and empowered for ministry in their local church. For more information, please email Sergio Aguirre at sergio@churchventurenw.com.... Read more

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The Executive Director of CVNW has the honor of touring all 21 associations between September 1st and November 9th! Pastors and their wives are invited to gather with their association for a time of fellowship, vision casting, and prayer.... Read more

When I was the mayor of a small town in Wyoming, I had become an officer in the state-wide association of elected officials. I once approached the leader of the organization to talk about our relationship in the organization. I stated that I hoped we could work together as a team. His response was to … Continue reading "Are you playing Football or Golf?" The post Are you playing Football or Golf? appeared first on... Read more

The crew served in several locations throughout Montrose as well as at the church.  They were served meals each day by Shepherd’s Hand, our local homeless ministry that provides food and other essential services to less fortunate individuals.  They performed several projects at Shepherd’s Hand.  They painted at WAGEES, a ministry designed to help new … Continue reading "A Week of Blessing" The post A Week of Blessing appeared first on Rocky Mountain Church Network.... Read more

Women’s Camp celebrates 50 years this summer!! We have a lot planned for you between now and August, so be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook, or subscribe to our email list so you don’t miss a thing! The past year has been a roller coaster for all of us, with more dips than exhilarating flights. Many of us are feeling stuck in our brokenness, anger or overwhelm. God knows where you are... Read more

Changes at Church Venture NorthwestChurch Venture Northwest is committed to helping churches take bold next steps to strengthen, revitalize, and plant new churches in the Pacific Northwest. For more than three years, we have been blessed to have John Long serve as our Director of Church Development, which is centered on the strengthening and revitalizing part of our mission. John’s strengths have been an encouragement to many of our pastors and churches. He’s led our... Read more

We are excited to welcome Smoky Hill Baptist Church of Centennial, CO to the Rocky Mountain Church Network. Smoky Hill Baptist Church recently voted to become part of the RMCN. Vision Statement “To touch the world with the Word of God, motivated by a passion for God and compassion for people.” Mission Statement  Smoky Hill … Continue reading "RMCN Welcomes Smoky Hill Church of Centennial, CO" The post RMCN Welcomes Smoky Hill Church of Centennial,... Read more

This summer retreat is designed specifically for those in church leadership to enjoy relaxation & rejuvenation Southwest Leadership Retreat 2021... Read more

This summer retreat is designed specifically for those in church leadership to enjoy relaxation & rejuvenation Southwest Leadership Retreat 2021... Read more

Trustees Rotating Off BoardOn behalf of the entire Covenant Community of Church Venture NW churches, we’d like to thank the following for their years of service as a Trustee. Your commitment to serving Church Venture NW and your leadership in helping to build community among the churches within your associations has left a lasting impact and is greatly appreciated.Blue MountainJohn HurtyCentral Willamette SouthMike HatfieldEmeraldBob SingerEvergreenRob JohnsonLower ColumbiaRay CasperNorth Puget SoundDavid FosterWe would also like to... Read more

There is no doubt that the times we are living in are challenging, confusing and changing constantly. The uncertainty is not only hitting us Special ZOOM call with Erik Stanley from VCNSW... Read more

There is no doubt that the times we are living in are challenging, confusing and changing constantly. The uncertainty is not only hitting us Special ZOOM call with Erik Stanley from VCNSW... Read more