by the NCD Staff | May 22, 2026 | District News, Pastoral Care
In Minnesota, summer isn’t only a completely different season, but it’s a completely different frame of mind. Because we’re able to enjoy the outdoors on a consistent basis, we adjust our schedules and wardrobe accordingly, and with great glee! For some of us, though,...
by the NCD Staff | Apr 30, 2026 | District News
The 2026 North Central District Annual Conference was hosted by New Hope Church April 13 & 14. The many volunteers and staff at New Hope created a tremendously welcoming environment for our record-breaking attendance crowd. Their team ensured that the 465...
by the NCD Staff | Feb 11, 2026 | All People
Recently, I asked Pastor Eric Nygren, the associate pastor at Bemidji EFC, to answer a few questions on the importance of having a mission strategy for his church. We led a missions strategy weekend at his church a few years ago and here is his response: What did you...
by the NCD Staff | Jan 27, 2026 | District News
The NCD is excited to welcome Sean McDowell to the team. He will begin serving on the team February 1 as the Director of Church Planting and Leadership Development. Sean grew up in the EFCA and was ordained in the EFCA, holds a Master’s from Wheaton College Graduate...
by the NCD Staff | Jan 15, 2026 | District News
Parents constantly grapple with critical questions: What’s the right age for kids to watch certain movies, get a phone, or choose their own books? What ought to be our guide? Can we just go by our society‘s guide: PG-13 when they turn 13? Since starting as the...
