by Kelley Johnson | Sep 24, 2021 | All People, Pastoral Care
John 12:40 (ESV) “He has blinded their eyes and hardened their heart, lest they see with their eyes, and understand with their heart, and turn, and I would heal them.” (See Isaiah 6:10) I recently had one of those interesting life moments that served as an...
by Kelley Johnson | Jun 11, 2021 | General, Pastoral Care
At that time Jesus declared, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to little children; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by...
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 | Nov 19, 2020 | General, Pastoral Care
We have received a very generous offer that we want to encourage your church and you to consider. This year, the NCD and Camp Shamineau are working together to build The Anderson House, setting it aside as a place for pastors and church leaders to pursue sabbath rest....
by Jordan Hirsch | Sep 9, 2020 | Pastoral Care
“In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength…” – Isaiah 30:15 Jim and Lois Anderson have spent nearly two decades coming alongside pastors and their families, encouraging them to rest and helping them take...
by Kelley Johnson | Jun 6, 2020 | Pastoral Care
Every month for the last two years, I have met a dear older brother for lunch, and together we pour over some deep theological work and wrestle with the Biblical applications. In a recent study we had been looking at mercy and landed in Mark 10:46-52, the narrative of...
