On Our Hearts

A Tribute to Dean Johnson

by Dave Linde | Aug 5, 2021 | All People, General, On Our Hearts

       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...

Moving Toward Montgomery 2021

by Brian Farone | Jun 11, 2021 | General, On Our Hearts

  This November, we are inviting a small group of NCD pastors and church leaders to Montgomery, AL. This is the second year of what we hope will become an annual tradition for the NCD. The goal of our trip is simple; we want to see ground truth on race and...

Farewell to Mindy!

by Dave Linde | Mar 29, 2021 | General, On Our Hearts

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...

Our Lingering Troubles Are An Opportunity To Pray

by Brian Farone | Feb 26, 2021 | General, On Our Hearts

Psalm 93:3 is a verse that rings true today. It reads, The floods have lifted up, O LORD, the floods have lifted up their voice; the floods lift up their roaring. In just a few words, this verse provides a vivid description of our troubled times. Using the metaphor of...

Moving Into 2021

by Dave Linde | Dec 14, 2020 | On Our Hearts

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...

NCD Strategic Plan

by Brian Farone | Dec 1, 2020 | General, On Our Hearts

Our family of churches exists to glorify God by multiplying transformational churches among all people. Believing we are better together, our district seeks to serve pastors, church leaders and churches as they pursue this calling. In recent years, we reaffirmed our...