by Steve Austvold | May 11, 2023 | All People
This month I want to focus on GlobalFingerprints, a child sponsorship program through the EFCA. Exciting things are happening that you will want to know about. Here is some information about their program. They are in 12 countries currently and looking to add new...
by the NCD Staff | Apr 27, 2023 | All People
For those of you who have not yet been to our new office in Oakdale, we wanted to give you a brief ‘tour’. We are settling in and feeling at home here at the 4Front Technology & Office Campus. It is just enough space for our regular office use while...
by Steve Austvold | Apr 20, 2023 | Missions Mobilization
Greetings in Christ. Recently, I had the opportunity to interview Marilyn Reedy, who is the English Second Language (ESL) leader with ReachGlobal. I wanted to find out what resources are available for local churches, who are interested in teaching English in ministry...
by the NCD Staff | Mar 31, 2023 | General
What a joy it was to gather together at the end of March! We had over 375 participants gather at Constance Free Church in Andover. Bill Kynes addressed us regarding ‘Christian Leadership in the Footsteps of a Crucified Messiah’ from I Corinthians 1-4. Nate Kirby and...
by Brian Farone | Mar 30, 2023 | General
We are overjoyed to welcome Frank Lanier as our new NCD Director of Leadership Development. He has a deep love for Christ, genuine humility, proven pastoral skill, and a heart for service. Frank and his wife Dottie are members of First Free Maplewood (where he served...