Northwest Conference Ministerial Dues

Questions: Contact Brian Asker, NWC Treasurer (brianasker@communitycov.church)

Ministerial dues must be paid by March 31 each year to maintain Good Standing for the current year. Good Standing is required in order to:

• Maintain your credentials with the ECC
• Vote on ministerial matters at the NWCMA and ECCMA Annual Meetings
• Receive SPE (Sustaining Pastoral Excellence) grants

For more information on maintaining Good Standing, visit www.eccclergy.org.

Who must pay dues:
Those holding the following credentials: OWSa, OWSe, CSM, ML, and BVL.
Serve Globally covers dues for CM and GSL credentials.
Those who are retired or officially on the inactive list are exempt.
Any status changes must be reported directly to Serve Clergy at ministry@covchurch.org.

How dues are used:

• $40 (30%) – Supports the Northwest Conference ministerium, covering expenses for committees (COMS, MCDC, Executive Board) and the Spiritual Directors Network
• $95 (70%) – Supports the national ministerium committees and boards

2026 Dues Amount: $135