by Kelley Johnson | Dec 10, 2025 | Pastoral Care
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Jesus (Matthew 11:28-30) Every...
by Kelley Johnson | Jan 16, 2025 | Pastoral Care
At the recent NCD Lead Pastor Prayer gathering on January 9th, acting EFCA President Carlton Harris shared 11 challenges to ministry with those gathered. The first challenge he shared was the emotional and spiritual health of pastors and a serious lack of rest. This...
by Kelley Johnson | Aug 22, 2024 | District News, Pastoral Care
Matthew 11:28-30 (ESV) “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” ...
by Kelley Johnson | Nov 9, 2022 | District News
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 Kelley Johnson | Sep 24, 2021 | All People, Pastoral Care
John 12:40 (ESV) “He has blinded their eyes and hardened their heart, lest they see with their eyes, and understand with their heart, and turn, and I would heal them.” (See Isaiah 6:10) I recently had one of those interesting life moments that served as an...
