Sabbatical 2019 #1: The Water Course
Proverbs 14:12 (ESV) 12 There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death. This past summer we experienced our first sabbatical in eleven years of ministry. It was a wonderful time to pause, rest, reconnect, and reflect. It is my hope to write...
Christian Persecution
Dear Pastors and Mission Leaders, Greetings in Christ. The topic of Christian persecution is an important topic to talk about. Recently, I have preached on this topic and wanted to share some of the highlights that I have shared in those churches. November 4th, is...
Welcome to Pat Wester!
Pat Wester has joined the District Team as the Director of Church Revitalization, where he will provide key resources as he coaches NCD churches toward thriving. Raised in Minnesota, Pat and his wife, Dawn, now live in Rochester after a stint in Colorado. They have...
Missions Dates to Remember
Dear Pastors and Mission Leaders, Greetings in Christ. September is here and life this fall is getting busy again. As we plan out our calendars for this coming year, there are some important mission dates to remember for the church calendar. September...
Specialized Help For Regaining Sexual Purity
A special offer to help you meet with a Pure Desire Ministries counselor...Have you ever wondered how a counselor could help you? As a Pure Desire Leaders (PDL) partner, you qualify for 50% OFF a two-hour evaluation session with a trained Pure Desire...
NCD Resilient Ministry Cohort [Canceled]
***This year's NCD Resilient Ministry Cohort has been canceled due to low registration. Because we desire to help church leaders find long-term thriving in ministry, we are currently considering other, more accessible ways to incorporate the Resilient Ministry...
Sexual Purity: Do I Need Help?
We may continue to struggle with pornography, masturbation, fantasy and other sexual expressions because we do not believe we need outside help. Do you need help? Take the free online assessment available at the Pure Desire Ministries website. Pure...
Short Term Teams Part 2
Dear Pastors and Mission Leaders,Greetings in Christ. Last month I wrote about short-term teams. This month is part two. There are questions that short-term teams need to ask and resources that they need in order to be safe and protected. This...
Sexual Purity: The Pain of a Spouse’s Betrayal
It can happen to ministry couples. You discover that your spouse is using pornography. Your spouse may be the one in ministry. You may be the one in ministry. Healing is available in these painful...
A Growing Culture of Earnest Prayer at Watertown EFC
“We needed His help in a special way…” Last December, Watertown EFC attempted something they hadn’t before - a communal time of prayer and fasting. Shaped by seven years of smaller, weekly prayer meetings - sometimes with as few as three people - and specific needs...
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