church net·work·ing (noun)
Pronunciation:  /CHərCH ˈpu̇l-pət ˈmi-nə-strē/

Defintion:

The intentional cultivation of relationships among churches, pastors, and ministry leaders for the purpose of encouragement, cooperation, resource sharing, and mutual strengthening in biblical ministry.

Encouragement

Pastors and church leaders often serve in challenging and isolated contexts. Networking provides opportunities for mutual encouragement and fellowship.

Cooperation

Churches can accomplish more together than they can alone by sharing resources, opportunities, and ministry experience.

Resource Sharing

Ideas, publications, training opportunities, and practical ministry tools can be shared among fellowships.

Prayer Support

Building relationships creates opportunities for churches and leaders to pray for and support one another.

Opportunities to Connect

Fellowship Network

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Ministry Events

Conferences, retreats, training events, and regional gatherings provide opportunities for churches and leaders to connect and grow together.

2026 IFCA International Annual Convention

Monday June 29 - Friday July 3, 2026

Whittier, California

First Fundamental Bible Church
11000 Washington Blvd, Whittier, CA 90606

IFCA 2026 Convention

TBA

Featured Resources

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Fellowship-to-Fellowship Connections

CSCE seeks to connect churches facing similar opportunities and challenges, whether in church planting, revitalization, pulpit ministry, leadership development, or rural ministry.

Healthy churches are strengthened through meaningful relationships. CSCE seeks to connect pastors, churches, church planters, and ministry leaders throughout the Great Plains to encourage one another, share resources, pray together, and cooperate in biblical ministry.

Whether your church is seeking encouragement, pulpit assistance, ministry resources, church planting guidance, or connections with other like-minded churches, CSCE desires to help foster relationships that strengthen local churches and advance the Gospel.

Ways We Can Help Connect You

  • Churches seeking fellowship with like-minded churches
  • Pastors seeking encouragement and ministry relationships
  • Church planters seeking mentoring and support
  • Churches pursuing revitalization assistance
  • Opportunities for pulpit ministry and conference speakers
  • Prayer partnerships among churches and ministry leaders

Join the Network

Whether you are a pastor, church leader, church planter, or ministry worker, we would welcome the opportunity to connect with you and learn more about your ministry.

Interested in connecting with churches and ministry leaders across Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, Nebraska, South Dakota, and North Dakota?

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