NW Association of Christian Churches
dba Cove Christian Camp
Our Purpose
The purpose and mission of the NW Association of Christian Churches is to foster a closer relationship between the Christian churches of this area and to plan and coordinate a comprehensive and effective camping ministry to extend the kingdom of God.
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The specific objectives and purpose of this organization shall be: to meet in joy, worship our Lord in depth, to learn the way and will of God as found in the Holy Bible, find channels of service and have an innovative recreation program.
Who We Are
Membership in the Association is open to all Christian churches in Oregon, Washington and Idaho that adhere to the Association's Statement of Faith.
There are currently 15 member churches of the Association:
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Athena Christian Church
Elgin Christian Church
Enterprise Christian Church
First Christian Church of Dayton, WA
First Christian Church of Hermiston, OR
First Christian Church of John Day, OR
First Christian Church of La Grande, OR
First Christian Church of Milton-Freewater, OR
First Christian Church of Ontario, OR
First Christian Church of Payette, ID
First Christian Church of Pendleton, OR
Heppner Christian Church
Imbler Christian Church
Sunrise Christian Church - Ontario, OR
Wallowa Christian Church
What We Believe
Our Statement of Faith:
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1. We believe in and worship the triune God of the Bible; God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit. We worship Him alone and none other. We believe God to be our Creator, Infallible, Omniscient, Almighty and most Holy.
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2. We believe His Word, the Bible - and only the Bible - tells us how to live righteously before our Holy God by following the teaching of His Son, our LORD Jesus Christ, and led in our conduct by the Holy Spirit.
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3. As Christians we are committed to maintaining this property, which is owned by multiple Christian churches, in a Biblical manner, honoring God.
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4. On these grounds we strive to maintain Biblical purity, honesty, integrity and promote the righteousness of God, as defined in the Bible, in the use of this camp.
Our Board of Directors
The Board of Directors currently has 10 members representing the membership:
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​President - Bud Duncan
Vice President - Rick Denis
Treasurer - Linnea Denis
Secretary - Cindie Crumley
Trustees:
Stephanie Bare
Kari Baybado
Ray DeLoe
Clarice Duncan
Norman Pratt
Aidee Setser