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...
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...
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...
by Brian Farone | Nov 20, 2020 | General, On Our Hearts, Pastoral Care
Dear NCD Pastors and Church Leaders, On Wednesday November 18th, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued an executive order for a “four-week dial back” to address increased coronavirus spread within our communities. Our district staff has carefully read through this order...
by Brian Farone | Oct 20, 2020 | General, On Our Hearts
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. -Philippians 4:6 But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word. -Acts 6:4 Prayer is essential to the lives...
by Brian Farone | Aug 19, 2020 | General, On Our Hearts
Dear NCD Pastors and Church Leaders, The start of a new ministry year is right around the corner. The kickoff to this new season of ministry, more so than any in memory, presents church leaders with so many difficulties. In light of this, please know that our NCD team...
