District Conference 2022 Recap

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. ...
A Tribute to Dean Johnson

A Tribute to Dean Johnson

       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...

Farewell to Mindy!

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...

Modified district conference again this spring

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:...

Moving Into 2021

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...