by Kelley Johnson | Nov 9, 2022 | General, On Our Hearts
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 Steve Austvold | Oct 26, 2022 | Missions Mobilization, On Our Hearts
Greetings in Christ. Hurricane Ian made landfall west of Fort Myers, Florida on Wednesday September 28 as a Category 4 storm. It has impacted EFCA churches across the state. I have heard from one staff worker that 20 EFC churches were in the path of the storm. Crisis...
by Brian Farone | Sep 28, 2022 | General, On Our Hearts
Brothers and Sisters in the North Central District, This February, I would like to invite you to join a small group on NCD pastors and church leaders as we head back to Montgomery, AL. The goal of this trip is simple; we want to see ground truth on race and ethnicity....
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...
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...
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...
