- Well known and respected association of churches
- Evangelical orthodoxy (EFCA Statement of Faith)
- Congregational polity
- Unity based on essentials and charity in non-essentials
- Committed to our EFCA Central core values, marks of a healthy leader, and vision in over 135 congregations in S. Dakota, Iowa, Missouri, and Arkansas
- Spring leadership conference
- Affinity, geographical, and multicultural networks
- Pastor Retreats
- Pastors and Wives Retreats
- IMPACT & WinterBlast Youth Conferences
- Student Ministries Cohort
- Conflict resolution and reconciliation support
- Church revitalization planning
- Church health assessments
- Access to counseling services and leader care
- Strategic planning support
- Recovery church placement
- Elder workshops and coaching
- Access to resources
- Recruiting, resourcing, and networking with planters and churches
- Planter assessments
- Planter coaching and training cohorts
- Revolving funds and grants available
- Nationally recognized license and ordination
- Credentialing coaching
- Virtual Credentialing cohorts
- Gateway & Prepared Cohorts (EFCA)
- 501(c)3 status available
- Retirement plan (FCMM), life insurance, and disability insurance
