by Sean McDowell | Aug 6, 2026 | Pastoral Care
Over the past six months, I transitioned from my position at Wheaton College Billy Graham Center and began serving as the Church Planting and Leadership Development Director with the North Central District. The desire that motivated this change was to go deeper, not...
by the NCD Staff | May 22, 2026 | District News, Pastoral Care
In Minnesota, summer isn’t only a completely different season, but it’s a completely different frame of mind. Because we’re able to enjoy the outdoors on a consistent basis, we adjust our schedules and wardrobe accordingly, and with great glee! For some of us, though,...
by Dave Abernethy | May 21, 2026 | Pastoral Care
The more I read the Scriptures, the more convinced I become that a faithful and fruitful Christian life over the long haul—whether in ministry, work, family life, or general Christian discipleship—is sustained by rhythms that God himself has built into creation. These...
by Dave Bliss | May 13, 2026 | District News, Missions Mobilization, Pastoral Care
This summer, my wife Sasha and I have the privilege of serving on the Renew Team for two of our ReachGlobal missionary friends. “Renew” is the ReachGlobal term for ministry sabbatical. Most missionaries serve overseas for a period, and then come back on home...
by Dave Abernethy | Jan 22, 2026 | Pastoral Care
I once heard counseling defined as having wise, candid, fruitful conversations about things that really matter. Isn’t that good? Tends to set you at ease, doesn’t it? Truth be told, as pastors and church leaders, many of us have experienced the task of counseling as...
by the NCD Staff | Dec 10, 2025 | District News, Pastoral Care
Dedicated in the fall of 2024, the Anderson House at Camp Shamineau has now been a place of Sabbath rest, rejuvenation, and reconnecting with God for over a year. Church leaders in the NCD have first rights to use the space and so far, there have been 33 NCD pastor...
