by Dave Linde | Apr 28, 2022 | General
At the end of April we enjoyed our first regular-format in-person gathering in three years. New Hope Church hosted the event for 300+ participants. Sam Huggard preached incisive messages from 2 Timothy 2, connecting the text to life and ministry in practical ways. ...
by Dave Linde | Aug 5, 2021 | All People, General, On Our Hearts
I first got to know Dean Johnson (left) twenty years ago when I was first hired as a part-time ministry assistant with the North Central District of The Evangelical Free Church of America. From the first he welcomed me as a colleague and co-laborer. Though I...
by Dave Linde | Mar 29, 2021 | General, On Our Hearts
With sad but supportive hearts our district staff team recently said farewell to our beloved part-time coworker Mindy Warland. She was approached with a full-time job offer in the marketplace and concluded that it was providential and timely and will serve her family...
by Dave Linde | Feb 22, 2021 | General
With the trajectory of COVID and its restrictions still unfolding, we are again choosing a modified format for this year’s district conference rather than attempting a larger-scale, two-day gathering. Details will be announced, but here is the general plan:...
by Dave Linde | Dec 14, 2020 | On Our Hearts
Pastors and church leaders, undoubtedly this is one of the strangest Decembers you have ever experienced. Amid many other expressions of upheaval, your normal and beloved rhythms of ministry during this Advent season have likely been disrupted and changed, leaving you...
