North Central District - EFCA

06/05/2026

Campamento Latino
Join us September 4-6 for our annual Hispanic family camp at Camp Shamineau. It will be a weekend of worship, recreation, rich biblical teaching, and family time. Early bird registration is through August 15. More details on our website.

Volunteers Needed
For all to go smoothly, we help in the kitchen. If you are able and interested we would love to have you! Please reach out to Dave Bliss if you have questions or are interested in serving our Latino brothers and sisters.

Campamento Familiar Latino is an annual Hispanic family camp held over Labor Day weekend at Camp Shamineau in Motley, Minnesota. Each year, approximately 200–300 campers from 10–12 churches gather for a weekend of worship, fellowship, family recreation, and rich biblical teaching. The heart of t...

06/04/2026

Immigrant Hope is a non-profit organization affiliated with the EFCA, created to further the mission of “multiplying transformational churches among all people”. They equip churches to serve their immigrant neighbors with integrity and excellence, opening the door to share the gospel with credibility. Read more about their goal to help immigrants find citizenship in this country as well as eternal citizenship in the Kingdom of God through Christ Jesus.

Immigrant Hope provides affordable and reliable immigration legal services through local church partners, helping individuals take their next step toward legal residency.

06/03/2026

God surely has a pipeline to meet the church’s needs for more pastors in the future. How can we contribute to and how can we gather from God’s leadership pipeline? From our experience and perspective, an essential answer that needs renewed investment is found in pastoral residencies and internships. Check out our Pastoral Residencies and Internships QuickGuide for reasons, best practices, common pitfalls, and more on our website.

06/02/2026

Our director of church multiplication, Dan Moose, retired at the end of May. As he reflects on his 25 years with the NCD, he shares some Moose life lessons with the NCD family. You can read those and about what the future may hold for him on our blog.

As I retire from my NCD ministry the end of this month, I want to thank our God for the privilege of serving our Lord Jesus Christ together with all of you. You have given me the opportunity to walk with you and work together to advance Christ’s Kingdom. Thank you for the opportunities and […]

05/29/2026

Summer is on or doorstep! This June Zipline edition contains great resources as many of us are preparing for the shift in weather, schedules, and routines. Enjoy!

Our director of church multiplication, Dan Moose, is retiring from district ministry in June. As he reflects on his 25 years with the NCD, he shares some Moose life lessons with the NCD family. You can read those and about what the future may hold for him on our blog.

05/28/2026

EFCA’s ReachGlobal uses a spectrum of ministries in over 40 countries to empower disciples who make disciples in their local context. Learn more about sending or supporting missionaries, reaching the international community in your neighborhood, and exploring countless other opportunities to serve on their website.

Your partner in the Great Commission

05/27/2026

This year the EFCA’s biennial national student conference is in Kansas City, Missouri. Join us July 13-17 where students will explore the Psalms and the unchanging reality of God’s nearness. Join us in praying that students will come to know a loving God who meets His people in every moment. Register before June 15th!

We are committed to helping youth leaders plant and water the gospel among the next generation so that students will experience the joy of knowing Jesus.

05/26/2026

Each month we have blogs written by staff that do not make it into our Zipline due to space constraints. Be sure to explore our blog page to find all the blogs written by our amazing staff.

2026 District Conference Recap by the NCD Staff | April 30th, 2026 | All PeopleThe 2026 North Central District Annual Conference was hosted by New Hope Church April 13 & 14. The many volunteers and staff at New Hope created a tremendously welcoming environment for our record-breaking attendance crow...

05/21/2026

Over the last 4 years, the foundation has approved 30 grants including 10 for residencies and internships, 2 for new church plants, and many for revitalization and facility improvements. Recently a grant was given to Lake Eunice EFC for a large project they are undertaking. Read more about how the grant came to be and how the funds are being used on our blog.

  Pastor Bob Satterlie from Pelican Rapids contacted us recently to recommend a grant for the Lake Eunice EFC in Detroit Lakes. Bob’s recommendation said that “After talking and praying about it for many years, they began work on a new 60 X 120 foot fellowship hall. They are trusting the Lord t...

05/20/2026

We know this is a common time of year for many churches around the NCD family to experience leadership changes. Our prayer is that the Lead Pastor Transitions QuickGuide provides guidance on interim leadership, healthy transitions and the pastoral search process. This this QuickGuide and more on our website.

NCD Resource Book who is the North Central District and how do they serve? Download NCD Strategic Plan helps us keep “churches first” and focus on our key areas of opportunity, including our commitments, priorities, new initiatives Download Pastoral Residencies and Internships how to contribute ...