The Cataract of Sin

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...
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...

Lake Charles Crisis Response

Dear NCD Churches, There is a great opportunity for your church to partner with ReachGlobal crisis response in their hurricane efforts in Lake Charles, Louisiana.  Last fall, two hurricanes hit Lake Charles six weeks apart.  The first hurricane brought 150 mile hour...

Announcing Two New EFCA Ministerial Credentials

We are pleased to introduce two new ministry licenses: Ministry License – Expedited and Ministry License – Five-Year Non-Renewable. You can learn more about these Ministry Licenses on the EFCA website. Read about the background of these additional options: Ministry...

Weeping with Those Who Weep

Dear NCD Pastors and Church Leaders, Yesterday, I had the heartbreaking honor to attend the memorial service for George Floyd in downtown Minneapolis. This service, which happened just a few blocks from our district office, was a chance to honor his life and mourn his...