by Steve Austvold | Dec 15, 2022 | Missions Mobilization
A good question to ask each January, is how can we start out this new year with a mission focus? It is always important for mission teams and mission-minded people to know what events are coming up so they can sharpen their tools. This month I want to highlight three...
by Steve Austvold | Nov 30, 2022 | Missions Mobilization
Greetings in Christ. December is a month for giving gifts. Our church each December gives a personal gift to each of our supported mission partners. This year, I am listing some mission books that you might like to read or give as gifts. Most of the books listed are...
by Kelley Johnson | Nov 9, 2022 | General, On Our Hearts
On October 17th, the NCD lost what many believe to be a giant of the faith in Minnesota: John Harold Dainsberg, Associate Pastor of Family with Calvary EFC in Walker. John had served Calvary since 2000, sharing hugs, handshakes, and the gospel with anybody...
by Steve Austvold | Oct 26, 2022 | Missions Mobilization, On Our Hearts
Greetings in Christ. Hurricane Ian made landfall west of Fort Myers, Florida on Wednesday September 28 as a Category 4 storm. It has impacted EFCA churches across the state. I have heard from one staff worker that 20 EFC churches were in the path of the storm. Crisis...
by Brian Farone | Oct 25, 2022 | General
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. -Philippians 4:6 But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word. -Acts 6:4 Dear NCD Lead Pastors, We invite...