by Brian Farone | May 27, 2020 | General, On Our Hearts
Dear NCD Pastors, Church Leaders and Churches, On Saturday, Governor Walz issued Executive Order 20-62, which updates the current stay safe order to allow churches to gather for in-person congregational worship. In this, congregations “must not exceed 25 percent...
by Brian Farone | May 14, 2020 | General, On Our Hearts
Dear NCD Pastors, Church Leaders and Churches, Yesterday Governor Walz announced that Minnesota’s stay-at-home order will expire at midnight on Sunday (May 17). Beginning on Monday (May 18), a new stay-safe order will replace it (MN executive order 20-56). This new...
by Brian Farone | May 8, 2020 | General, On Our Hearts
This is a guest post from Bob Osborne. Bob serves as Director of Church Health for EFCA West . He is a trusted EFCA leader and friend of the North Central District. 10 Things Church Leaders Need to Think About Before Deciding Whether to Reopen or Continue with...
by Brian Farone | May 4, 2020 | General, On Our Hearts
Dear NCD Pastors and Church Leaders, In the coming months, our churches will begin a slow transition from Minnesota’s stay-at-home order to a new normal for small groups, fellowship groups, ministry teams and corporate worship. In light of current restrictions...
by Brian Farone | Apr 21, 2020 | General, On Our Hearts
Brothers and Sisters in the NCD, First, let me share our updated plan for the 2020 NCD District Conference. This two-part plan has come together through prayer, collaboration between our district staff & board of directors, and consultation with trusted EFCA...
by Brian Farone | Apr 7, 2020 | General, On Our Hearts
President Kevin Kompelien has called our EFCA family of churches to pray. In harmony with this national call to prayer, we encourage all NCD churches to join our broader EFCA family in the following ways: Every Wednesday during this outbreak, encourage your church to...
