Events
Life Conference
A gathering of the next-generation Alliance family to experience God and expand His Kingdom locally and globally. Join over 6,000 others to worship and explore the calling, purpose, and opportunities for your life through transformational love of Jesus
Security Training
Instruction will be provided by current and former law enforcement, including Pennsylvania State Police SERT, CAC Team Members and medical professionals.
Goals for the training:
Learn to choose, develop, train and lead your Security Team.
Develop a tactical mindset that leads to awareness & readiness
Provide a baseline for medical response.
Develop rapid response skills that include room clearing, handgun presentation and moving as a group.
Improve decision making through hands-on scenario-based training
Fellowship, learn in a setting that is always open for questions and concerns.
Open to any team leader, member or potential member that wants to improve.
Fee: $10 for lunch
For additional information or questions please contact Community Alliance Church or Aaron Tolfa at ap.tolfa@yahoo.com.
Alliance Polity Course
The Alliance Polity Couse will be taught in a two-day classroom setting on Monday and Tuesday, April 29 and 30, 2024. Instructors will be Brad Sickler, David Lauffer, and Merilyn Lauffer. The time will be 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. There is no charge to attend, but you do need to register and lunch will be provided.
The polity course is a requirement for licensing with the C&MA. If you anticipate pursuing licensing in the near future, or if you have transferred into our district from another district and have not yet taken the course, this is a perfect opportunity for you!
Please note that completion of the polity course in this intensive format does not qualify for accredited programs or for credit with the Pennsylvania Bible Institute. It is primarily for ministry licensing purposes, and does meet the requirements of the Licensing, Ordination & Consecration Council of the Christian & Missionary Alliance.
To register, go to https://cmawpa.wufoo.com/forms/r1tadrb1uvqitu/.
Peacemaking Level 1 Training Seminar - Resolving Everyday Conflict
Alliance Peacemaking's mission is to change the culture of the Alliance family so we resolve conflict in a God-honoring way. To do this we use a biblical framework and common language to approach conflict.
This one-day seminar lays out the basic biblical principles of peacemaking and how God uses conflict to transform our lives. The training is for both leaders and laypeople.
People can register by emailing info@greenvillealliancechurch.org.
The cost for the seminar is $10.00 and includes all materials and lunch and snacks.
Advancing Missions 2024
Join other WPA pastors, mission leaders, and mission teams for an equipping event to help you lead your church’s missions engagement to the next level to further gospel access around the world. Hear from some of our International Workers!More details to follow.
In Service Retreat
This retreat is part of the requirements for the ordination/consecration/church ministry worker track.
Click here to register.
Improving Intergenerational Ministry Webinar
Webinar Speaker: Dr. Rich Griffith
Dr. Griffith is an Associate Professor of Youth Ministries at Toccoa Falls College and author of Voices: Helping Our Children and Youth Listen to Wise Counsel. Last summer he spoke to the youth at Edinboro Family Camp. He is passionate about helping the church to better understand the relate to the next generation.
He will be the featured guest on the upcoming webinar on Tuesday, March 12 at 7 p.m.
To register for this free, one-hour event, email kellert@cmawpa.org and you will receive the link for the webinar.
NEXT Ministry Conference
The NEXT Ministry Conference is a one-day event dedicated to providing Jesus-centered ministry training. It is designed for those involved in kids’ ministry, youth ministry, and high school students who have a calling to serve the church. Each year, over a thousand individuals are equipped to serve the next generation in the church.
Click here to register.
Alliance Polity Course
The ALLIANCE POLITY COURSE will be taught in a two-day classroom setting on Monday and Tuesday, March 4-5, 2024, at Greensburg Alliance Church. Instructors will be Brad Sickler, David Lauffer and Merilyn Lauffer. There is no charge to attend, but you do need to register and lunch will be provided.
The polity course is a requirement for licensing with the C&MA. If you anticipate pursuing licensing in the near future, or if you have transferred into our district from another district and have not yet taken the course, this is a perfect opportunity for you!
Please note, however, that completion of the polity course in this intensive format does not qualify for accredited programs or for credit with the Pennsylvania Bible Institute. It is primarily for ministry licensing purposes, and does meet the requirements of the Licensing, Ordination & Consecration Council of the Christian & Missionary Alliance.
Click here to register.
Alliance Polity Course
The ALLIANCE POLITY COURSE will be taught in a two-day classroom setting on Monday and Tuesday, March 4-5, 2024, at Greensburg Alliance Church. Instructors will be Brad Sickler, David Lauffer and Merilyn Lauffer. There is no charge to attend, but you do need to register and lunch will be provided.
The polity course is a requirement for licensing with the C&MA. If you anticipate pursuing licensing in the near future, or if you have transferred into our district from another district and have not yet taken the course, this is a perfect opportunity for you!
Please note, however, that completion of the polity course in this intensive format does not qualify for accredited programs or for credit with the Pennsylvania Bible Institute. It is primarily for ministry licensing purposes, and does meet the requirements of the Licensing, Ordination & Consecration Council of the Christian & Missionary Alliance.
Click here to register.
Refresh
Refresh is an annual gathering for youth workers, both paid and volunteer. The purpose is to encourage one another, share best practices, create friendships, and be refreshed through soul care.
Time will be spent casting vision, talking strategy, and sharing resources to equip youth workers. We will tour the LIFE 2025 facilities and unwrap the vision and theme for our national student gathering. Finally, an extended time in worship, prayer, and God’s Word will encourage us to seek His face, experience His presence, and receive renewal.
When: January 21-24, 2024
Where: Indianapolis, IN
Cost: $179 (The cost includes shared-room housing and all meals from Sunday dinner through Wednesday breakfast. We’re staying at the Courtyard and SpringHill Suites by Marriott Downtown Indianapolis.
Converge
Gather with pastors, missions’ leaders, and Alliance Missions advocates from churches of all sizes.
WHO: Church Missions Leaders, pastors, church staff, missions’ teams, anyone passionate about missions
WHEN: January 7–11, 2024
Sessions begin Monday, January 8 at 8:30 a.m. and end Wednesday, January 10 at 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Embassy Suites by Hilton in Dublin, Ohio (Columbus, Ohio airport)
COST: Single room: $685;, Double room: $415;, Triple room: $315 (includes conference fee, lodging, breakfast, lunch, Wi-Fi, and airport shuttle). Commuter options are also available.
Go to www.cmaconverge.org for more information and to register.
Southeast Region Christmas Party
Join fellow pastors/colleagues from across the WPA District as we celebrate the 2023 Christmas season.
Southwest Area Christmas Party
Join fellow pastors/colleagues from across the WPA District as we celebrate the 2023 Christmas season.
New Castle Area Christmas Party
Join fellow pastors/colleagues from across the WPA District as we celebrate the 2023 Christmas season.
Erie/Oil City Area Christmas Party
Join fellow pastors/colleagues from across the WPA District as we celebrate the 2023 Christmas season.
Worship Seminar
This seminar is designed for worship leaders and teams.
Featuring worship leader, Heather Borchert, and Regional Team Leader, Tim Keller.
Come and enjoy a time of corporate worship, time for discussion, networking, instruction, and prayer.
There is no charge for this event. Beverages and snacks will be provided.
To register, email kellert@cmawpa.org. Deadline to register is October 28.