Table of Contents
Conference Information
Conference Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Cover
Map of Maple Grove EFC
Cover
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General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Our Speaker
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Our Exhibitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Reports
District Superintendent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
List of NCD Board of Directors & District Ministry Councils
Pastoral Care
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Church Planting
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Church Resources
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Pastoral Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Credentials Granted
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Mission Mobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Family and Children’s Ministries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Student Ministries
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Women’s Ministries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Senior Adult Ministries. . . . . . .
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NCD Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Partner Ministries Reports
Shamineau Ministries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Deeper Life Bible Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Elim Care, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Conference Action Items
Conference Action Items
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Proposed Budget . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Church Seeking Affiliation
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Miscellaneous
Mark Your Calendars
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Pastors Teaching Conference & Project Purity
Pastor Cluster Schedule
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Licensing Discussion Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
NCD Staff Directory
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Welcome!
Welcome to the 2010 Annual Conference of the North Central District! We are glad you’re here. May the
conference be a rich and stimulating time of fellowship, learning, and refreshment for you. We hope you’ll
renew some old friendships and make some new.
Our Hosts
Maple Grove EFC has opened their facility and their hearts to us. Pass your thanks on to Russ Berg and
the rest of the MGEFC staff.. They are expressing first-rate hospitality. They have their hands full, too,
as registration is heavy and the fellowship area is maxed out for meals. They also have a beautiful
campus, connected to a 4-mile walk around the pond.
Off-Site Meals
Conference registration has exceeded meal capacity this year. If you are not included in the meal plan
you can find restaurants nearby and throughout the city of Maple Grove. A list of restaurants is found at
the registration table.
Book Tables
NextStep Resources is located in the Kids Zone opposite the worship center. Pete Scazzero has a
book table to the right of the registration area featuring resources on emotionally healthy spirituality.
There you can find the Churchwide Initiative Kit, the Small Group Leaders Pack, and other resources as
well as Peter Scazzero’s two main books, The Emotionally Healthy Church (expanded 2010 edition), and
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality.
Some Business Meeting Matters
One of the matters on which we will be voting is final adoption of the new EFCA Statement of Faith as the
district’s statement of faith. The second of the two votes necessary, per our bylaws, will be held on
Tuesday morning.
In keeping with our newly revised bylaws, eligibility for voting at the business meeting has been tightened
up. You must be a duly authorized conference delegate in order to be eligible to vote. Conference
delegates have a orange dot on their nametag. Only individuals with a orange dot on their nametag will
be able to vote. If you have not yet registered as a delegate, please do so at the registration counter by 9
pm on Monday.
Shamineau Lunch
The annual meeting of Shamineau Ministries will follow our last conference session on Tuesday. If you
registered for this meal, you have a designation on your nametag. If not, talk to Herb at the Shamineau
display to determine if there are any extra spots.
Enjoy!
If you have questions or needs, see us at the registration table. May the Lord give us a significant and
fruitful time together at this year’s conference.
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Our Speaker: Peter Scazzero
Peter Scazzero is the founder and senior pastor of New Life Fellowship Church in
Queens, New York City, a multiracial international church representing over 65
countries. A graduate of Gordon-Conwell Seminary (M.Div.) and Eastern Baptist
Seminary (D.Min. in marriage and family), Pete is the author of Emotionally Healthy
Spirituality (Nelson, 2006), The Emotionally Healthy Church (Zondervan, 2003;
expanded edition 2010), and Daily Office: Remembering God’s Presence Throughout
the Day (Willow Creek Resources, 2008). Pete has been married to his best friend,
Geri, for 23 years. They have four daughters—Maria, Christy, Faith, and Eva. He loves
libraries, bookstores, and the printed page—on almost any topic. Basketball, hiking and
the outdoors (thanks to Geri), laughter, Italian opera, history, and great meals with
family are among his greatest joys. Pete and Geri are co-founders of Emotionally
Healthy Spirituality.
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Our Exhibitors
All Exhibitors can be found in the “Kids’ Zone” on the main level
Christian Investors
CIF is your EFCA ministry’s financial partner. We offer competitive investment
rates, mortgage loans, capital campaigns and various other consultative
services – all with a ministry understanding and focus. Stop by and visit with
Kari Boyce and Scott Achterling. www.ChristianInvestors.org.
EFCA ReachGlobal
As Mission Network Director for EFCA ReachGlobal, Craig McClun develops and
resources the EFCA Missions Pastors and Missions Leaders Network that engages
churches in global outreach with one another. Craig, along with his CONNECT
teammates, also helps churches develop effective, global missions strategies.
Contact Craig at craig.mcclun@efca.org or 651.434.9387. For a missions strategy
seminar visit www.efca.org/files/brochure/efca-connect/dmsfc.pdf
EFCA TouchGlobal
The Mission of EFCA TouchGlobal Crisis Response is “to develop, empower and
release the Body of Christ to share God’s love in times of crisis for multiplying
healthy churches among all people.” We invite you to explore partnerships,
resources and training that will help your church be more prepared for responding to
local, regional and national crises. Our goal is to build a network of EFCA churches
that can join together in times of need for the purpose of rebuilding homes, lives and
advancing Christ’s Kingdom! --Mary Held: mary.held@efca.org
Elim Care, Inc.
Elim Care, a not-for-profit faith-based senior housing and healthcare
ministry, is affiliated with and endorsed by the Evangelical Free Church
of America. Elim gives care through independent living, assisted living
and skilled nursing facilities in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Iowa. We employ over 2200 people
including 20 chaplains who provide spiritual care for residents, families and staff members. Elim also
supports and encourages a ministry of care through Faith Community Nursing (FCN) in local churches.
At the Elim Care booth find out how we can assist you, members of your family or your church. Get your
blood pressure checked too! --Ed Bender (ebender@eilmcare.org) and Mary Vander Werf
(mvanderw@elimcare.org)
Family/Children’s Ministries
EFCA Family & Children’s Ministries provides consultation, resources and
networking to help the local church equip and build homes and ministries so that
children, through families partnering with the church, grow to become productive
and obedient disciples of Jesus Christ. Visit with the NCD contact for this council to
see how we can help your ministries to children and families grow stronger and
healthier! --Julie Andersen, jandersen@trinityefc.net
FCMM
FCMM RETIREMENT PLAN – Is your church fully compliant with new
IRS regulations now enforced in 2010? Does the church have a plan
document in place? These issues must be addressed NOW! FCMM
can still assist you with all compliancy issues by providing an excellent retirement plan that works for your
entire staff. Stop by our display or see our web page www.efca.org/fcmm
--John Herman, john.herman@efca.org
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EFCA Pastoral Care Ministries
The mission of EFCA Pastoral Care Ministries is to provide access to the
practical resources and pastoral care that will enable pastors to serve with
excellence over a sustained period of time. Fundamental to the initiatives
of Pastoral Care Ministries is support from the EFCA Ministerial Association. For over 125 years the 1500
members of the association have supported each other through addressing areas of mutual concern.
–John Herman, john.herman@efca.org
Intentional Discipleship
“Unleash the Disciplemaking Power of your Church!” Join us for one of the
upcoming DisciplePath Church Training workshops (May 1st and 22nd) or host a
workshop at your church. We will help you 1) Promote spiritual growth, 2) fuel
evangelistic passion, 3) boost small group participation, 4) increase overall
commitment and Grow Your Church! -- David D. Durey NCD Church Health,
763-213-4814, www.IntentionalDiscipleship.net
Mission Mobilizer
Steve and Kathy Austvold work as NCD Mission Mobilizers. Our passion is to
help local EFCs grow into Great Commission churches. Let us know how we can
help your church to be strategic in your mission effort both locally and globally.
We offer local and regional mission training events and are developing mission
networking in the NCD. Come to our booth and see our new mission initiatives.
steve.austvold@ncdefca.org, kathy.austvold@efca.org
NextStep Resources
NextStep Resources’’ mission is “Helping people take the next step in their
relationship with Jesus Christ through the best in Christian resources!”. They
specialize in these five ministry areas: church leaders, Bible study and small
group resources, children and family ministry, youth ministry, and general
Christ books. www.nsresources.com, 800-444-2665. Stop by and visit Aaron
Uran, aaron@nsresources.com
NCD Pastoral Care
Pastoral care is about helping pastors and their spouses, not just survive, but
thrive in ministry for the glory of God and their own joy and wellbeing. Joyful,
healthy pastors will lead others to the same experience. Pastoral care is
about guiding pastors and their spouses into the presence of God, our Good
Shepherd, who cares for us like no one else can. We emphasize Sabbath
Rest because we believe it is one of the most helpful disciplines fostering a
life changing relationship with God. A second way God shepherds His own
is through a network of peers. Through these relationships we often come to understand ourselves more
accurately, and mature in our relationship with God, spouse, and the people we serve.
–Jim Anderson, productiverest@brainerd.net; Kelley Johnson, kelley.johnson@frontiernet.net
Shamineau/Rock Ridge
Camp Shamineau located near Brainerd, MN and Rock Ridge Camp located near Ely, MN exist to meet the
retreat and camping needs of your congregation whether it’s in Camp Shamineau’s year-round facility with
retreat housing, horses, and gymnasium or in Rock Ridge’s more rustic setting on the shores of beautiful
Little Long Lake just one portage out of the Minnesota/Canada boundary waters with its cabin housing,
canoes, and full service dining hall. Check www.shamineau.org for contact information, pictures, and details
on camp-programmed retreats or rental group information. --Herb Bloomquist, herb@shamineau.org; Larry
Johnson, larry@shamineau.org; & Troy Zakaraisen, rockridge@shamineau.org
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Student Ministries
Glenn Olson, NCD student ministries director, wants to help youth workers be their
best. Stop by to chat with Glenn about leadership development, communication,
conferences, and prayer mobilization to aid all youth workers. Check out the schedule
of learning communities available to all youth workers. Ask Glenn for current prayer
request for the April 23-25 District Blitz Conference where 1500 students and youth
leaders will gather in Rochester to hear from speaker Bob Lenz and worship by Mark
Alan and band. --Glenn Olson, glennolson@me.com. www.ncdyouth.com
Trinity International University & Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Trinity International University (TIU) is committed to the same vision with which
we were founded in 1897 and determined to follow in the footsteps of the great
universities that were founded on the cornerstone belief that all wisdom lies in
Jesus Christ. Our task, if we are to be salt in the world of our day, is to build
institutions where we can think like Christians and learn to live as Christians in a
culture in which both have become equally hard. Whether preparing to be
pastors or missionaries or attorneys, teachers, counselors, scientists, corporate
leaders, homemakers or public servants, whatever our calling under God, we
need excellence in education, grounded in the lordship of Jesus Christ. That is the goal and task of
Trinity. www.tiu.edu.
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (TEDS) is a learning community dedicated to the development
of servant leaders for the global church, leaders who are spiritually, biblically, and theologically prepared
to engage contemporary culture for the sake of Christ’s kingdom. www.tiu.edu/divinity. Stop by and visit
with Carl Johnson, cjohnson@tiu.edu
Trinity Western University
Trinity Western University is our EFCA university located in Langley,
British Columbia, just outside of beautiful Vancouver. It serves
students from all across North America and from around the world.
Manning the TWU booth will be Dwight Johnson, a native
Minnesotan who has served at TW for nearly 36 years! Please stop
by and say hi, and pick up information on any of the many undergraduate and graduate programs offered
there. --Dwight Johnson, djohnson@twu.ca. www.twu.ca
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District Superintendent’s Report
On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I
do to inherit eternal life?”
“What is written in the Law?” he replied, “How do you read it?”
He answered: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all
your strength and with all your mind’; and ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’”
“You have answered correctly,” Jesus replied. “Do this and you will live.”
Luke 10:25-27, NIV
Article 8 of the EFCA Statement of Faith contains this sentence: “God commands us to love
Him supremely and others sacrificially and to live out our faith with care for one another,
compassion toward the poor, and justice for the oppressed.” The NCD Board of Directors
and this District Superintendent have a high degree of interest in this being more than ink on a
page. We have been prayerfully seeking the guidance of the Holy Spirit to envision and
implement what we affectionately refer to as “Article 8 Initiatives.”
This will entail equipping, mobilizing and coaching a multi-generational volunteer force, ranging
from twenty-somethings to Encore second-halfers, who may be currently under-utilized in our
local church ministries, in gospel-driven, “Article 8 Initiatives” of compassion and care, who
focus upon the needs of vulnerable people, seniors, disabled, disadvantaged, in communities
and neighborhoods possibly unreached by our existing local church ministries.
One premise is that needs caused by economic distress, political unrest, unsustainable Health
and Human Services, such as Medicare, and the like, present a significant opportunity for the
Body of Christ to mobilize holistic ministry initiatives, for the sake of the Gospel, in accord with
Great Commandment, Great Commission priorities.
Missional Concept: that we as Evangelical Free Churches lead the way in collaborating with
like-minded followers of Christ to equip and mobilize a multitude of called, gifted, and trained
individuals within local churches, as workers in the harvest, to address vital needs among
vulnerable people groups within our communities through holistic ministry initiatives, bringing
the power of God to bear in faithfulness, humility, and Spirit-filled obedience to the Great
Commandment and Great Commission.
Efforts are underway to launch a collaborative effort by our local churches, the board and staff
of the North Central District, EFCA ReachNational and Reconciliation ministries, Elim Care,
LifeWind International, and a growing number of other like-minded partners, in coordinated,
strategic district-wide ministry initiatives to, by God’s grace and for His glory, make Article 8 a
growing reality. Will you join us in “the revolution”?
Here are some events that will fuel your Great Commission and Great Commandment priorities:
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May 1 – Fight Club 2010, Fighting for Gospel Transformation in the Lives of Men,
hosted by Antioch Community Church and Hope Community Church and Acts 29
Network
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May 22 – A Trusted Friend When It Matters Most, care-ministry coordinator training
provided by New Hope Church – contact the NCD office for registration information
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May 22 – Intentional Discipleship Workshop by Dr. David Durey, Brooklyn Park EFC
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July 8 – Neighborhood Transformation Vision Seminar by Dr. Stan Rowland of
LifeWind International and Dr. Tom Cairns of EFCA ReachGlobal
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October 4-5 – Pastors Teaching Conference on Article 8 with Dr. Steve Goold, Sr.
Pastor of New Hope Church, and a panel discussion including Dr. Alvin Sanders,
Executive Director of Reconciliation & (W)Holistic Ministries
In 2009, we welcomed into our NCD fellowship Living Hope EFC of Edgerton and Harvest
Community Church of Litchfield. I regret to report the dissolution of Harvest Church of Hugo,
Solid Rock of Farmington, Hancock EFC of Hancock, MN and Twin Cities Chinese EFC of
Minneapolis.
Andy O’Rourke, Director of the Antioch Initiative and lead pastor of Antioch Community Church
says, “This has been an exciting ministry year for the NCD’s Antioch Initiative (AI), which is a
vision to identify, develop, and deploy young leaders for kingdom ministry. In addition to
Antioch Community Church in Northeast Minneapolis, Trinity City Church is a church plant in St.
Paul that embodies the AI vision to train up young leaders for ministry, start new churches, and
impact the city with the gospel of Christ.”
Staff transitions in 2009 included our Financial Manager, Sara O’Rourke, pursued employment
in business, and our entire Antioch Initiative Team – Andy O’Rourke, Jamie Buchanan are now
fully employed by Antioch Community Church. And most recently, Coley Bloomquist, who
serves with them as Women’s Mobilizer, is also returning full-time to school in the fall. We
continue to enjoy a warm relationship and strong affinity in mission and vision.
It is vital to express my sincere appreciation to the Board of Directors, who give direction to me
personally and to the ministry. They are a delight to work with and make many significant
contributions to the ministry throughout the year. Also, I cannot say enough about the staff
team that God has assembled in the NCD. Each person is a high-capacity individual, uniquely
gifted by God and suited for their respective area of ministry. We enjoy genuine camaraderie,
as we pull together toward commonly held values and vision.
I want to also acknowledge those ministries being led by volunteers, as well. I am grateful to
Julie Andersen for her capable servant leadership at all levels of Family and Children’s
Ministries. Thanks, too, to Kathy, Shirley and Ardie and the Women’s Ministries Council and
regional Networkers who provide training and resources district-wide. I appreciate Tim Johnson
and the Senior Adult Council for providing direction, inspiration and fellowship for multiple
generations of senior adults. We are very blessed by all those who faithfully apply their gifts
and talents to healthier district ministry!
To God be the glory for all things He has done!
Tom Mouw
Superintendent
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NCD Board of Directors
and District Ministry Councils
Board of Directors
Anderson, Scott (2010)
Brown, Jim & Irene (2011)
Dahl, Robert (Ex-Officio)
Myles, David (2010)
Peterson, Rick & Linda (2012)
VanLoon, Dan (2012)
Young, Ken (2011)
Minnetonka church plant
Cushing, Lincoln EFC
Elim Care, Inc., President
Brooklyn Park EFC
Granada, East Chain EFC
Fairbault EFC
New Hope Church
Church Planting Council
Brown, Jeff
Cole, Carlyn
O’Rourke, Andy
Sorvik, Jeff
Olivia, Grace Community
Sauk Centre, Harvest Community
Minneapolis, Antioch Community
Duluth, Anchor Point Community
Council on Ministerial Standing (COMS)
(Restructuring in Process)
Linde, David
Roberts, Don
Sorensen, Kevin
NCD, Forest Lake, Centennial EFC
Stillwater EFC (retired)
Rochester, Cornerstone EFC
Student Ministries Council
Aust, Brad
Bjornrud, Lon
Bostrom, David
Brown, Darin
Buchanan, Jamie
Deck, Jeremy
Hunter, Tim
Johnson, Larry
McFarland, Justin
Olson, Glenn
Shreve, Cory
Baxter, Lakewood EFC
St Francis, Living Hope EFC
Maplewood, 1st EFC, District Blitz Director
Rochester, Calvary EFC
NCD, Minneapolis, Antioch Community Church
New Hope, New Hope EFC
Granada, East Chain EFC
Camp Shamineau
Pelican Rapids, Calvary EFC
NCD, Hastings, New Life EFC
Annandale EFC
(www.ncdyouth.com)
Women’s Ministries Council
Henderson, Shirley
Swanson, Ardie
White, Kathy
Plymouth, Wayzata EFC
NCD, Minneapolis, First EFC Mpls
Maple Grove EFC
Pastoral Care Council
Anderson, Jim
Johnson, Chris
Johnson, Dean
Johnson, Kelley
Kiel, David
Lightner, Dave
Pankratz, Jeff
Sahlstrom, Tom
Satterlie, Bob
Willman, Larry
Winchell, Joel
Wadsworth, Dennis
NCD, Baxter, Lakewood EFC
Waseca, Christ Community
Coon Rapids EFC
Olivia, Grace Community
Maple Grove EFC, Elim Care
Windom EFC
Alexandria, Lake Community
Milaca EFC
Pelican Rapids, Calvary EFC
St. Paul, Payne Ave EFC
Two Harbors EFC
Fertile, Hope EFC
Missions Council
Austvold, Steve
Gagnon, Jeff
Skoglund, Derrick
NCD, Fergus Falls, Cornerstone EFC
Brooklyn Park EFC
Northfield EFC
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Pastoral Care Report
Pastoral Care Vision: Pastors with personal, joyful, and authentic relationships with Jesus, their spouses,
families and the leadership of the churches they serve, so as to have enduring and fruitful ministries in NCD
churches.
Pastoral Care Mission: Encourage and support pastors and spouses by creating opportunities for:
strengthening their relationships with God and their families, establishing wholesome and authentic friendships,
and providing counsel and support in the inevitable crises of life and pastoral ministry.
Seven Years: The development of the pastoral care ministry of the North Central District has been my focus
for the past seven years. With Lois at my side, I can honestly say that we enjoy loving and assisting pastoral
families more each day. I believe the key to life and ministry embraces Jesus Christ as the One Who not only
saves, but also satisfies.
Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.
Psalm 90:14
Project Purity: Pastoral Care Ministries has allied with Project Purity, an NCD initiative designed to protect
and direct pastors and parishioners away from the allure and devastation of pornography. While internet
accountability technology provides protection for the eyes, seeking satisfaction in Christ early and often
protects the heart (Proverbs 4:23).
Pastoral Care Emails: Each year, Pastoral Care provides help to pastors in the form of encouragement
emails. In 2009 we addressed what has been referred to as “The Dark Night of the Soul.” Pastors and
parishioners alike will testify to difficult, dry, dark times when God weaned them of self-trust and infused a
greater confidence that He remains good and great no matter what happens in life. Emotionally Healthy
Spirituality is now the focus of these emails and the 2010 District Conference. I am indebted to Peter
Scazzero for unearthing topics of spiritual and emotional health that have been buried beneath whirlwinds of
church activity for far too many decades.
Recovery Churches: Lakewood EFC of Baxter, Constance EFC of Andover, Willmar EFC, and Maple Grove
EFC have faithfully served as recovery churches for the past year. Recovery churches commit themselves to a
labor of love, assisting ministry families in extenuating circumstances. The success of any recovery ministry is
dependant not only on the perceptive provision of the church recovery team but also on the cooperative
response of the pastor and or family with the special needs. For more information regarding Recovery
Churches go to the EFCA National Office website: www.efca.org.
Pastoral Care Training: Pastoral Care provides training for churches and leadership teams on the topic of the
“Care and Feeding of Shepherds.” This training can be done in a variety of ways designed to suit the individual
needs of a church. Topics include setting and protecting boundaries, salary questions, prayer teams, and
encouragement.
Pastoral Care Assistant: Kelley Johnson continues to serve half-time as my Pastoral Care Assistant. With
the recent resignation of Pastor Jeff Brown, Kelley anticipates having additional responsibilities with his other
half-time pastoral role at Grace Community Church in Olivia. For Kelley and his wife, Jola, our appreciation for
their friendship and servant leadership grows with each opportunity to work together in the care of pastoral
families.
Pastoral Care Point Persons: Eighteen active pastor clusters exist throughout the district. These monthly or
bi-monthly meetings serve as a means of providing training, prayer, fellowship and care for pastors. Identifying
a pastoral care point person for each cluster is the goal of Pastoral Care Ministries. Since pastor clusters
provide one of the first waves of care to pastors throughout the district, it is recommended that all pastors
attend one in their area. Ask your pastor if he attends his regional pastor cluster regularly.
Sabbath Retreats: With the valuable assistance of the Johnsons, Lois and I have facilitated four Sabbath
retreats for pastors, pastoral couples, and other ministry leaders since the last district conference. Our next
Sabbath retreat is scheduled for June 6-8 at Timber Bay Retreat Center near Mille Lac Lake. Lois also
conducted a successful Sabbath retreat for the women of Lakewood EFC in Baxter, MN. I have been asked to
return to West Africa Theological Seminary in Lagos, Nigeria, to teach The Theology of Rest as I did in 2008.
As an increasing number of God’s people worldwide value the role rest plays for all of life and ministry, I am
convinced that God’s church will produce healthier disciples who become more productive in fulfilling God’s
agenda until the return of Christ.
Together in Christ,
Jim Anderson,
Director of Pastoral Care
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Church Planting Report
Jesus said, “Do you not say, ‘Four more months and then the harvest’? I tell you, open your eyes and
look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest.” – John 4:35
Why is it so easy as Followers of Jesus and His church to be sidetracked from the task that Jesus was
here to do and specifically left for us to do? Reaching the lost! Could one reason be that we have
misunderstood and have not personally applied one of the last commands Jesus gave his disciples-‘Make Disciples’? Throughout his ministry, he was intentionally training them as disciples and in the
multiplication of disciples. Disciple-making is essential for the healthy growth of churches. Without the
multiplication of disciples, we will not be effective in reaching our world where God has planted us, as
individuals or churches.
NCD church planting continues to focus on ‘Churches planting Churches’ through the multiplication of
disciples, leaders, and pastors. It has been exciting to see how God has led several churches to start the
process of sending out a church. Other churches have adopted a church planter and are assisting and
supporting this church plant. The result of ‘churches planting churches’ is so beneficial. The new church
receives oversight, prayer support, people, and financial support while the sending church is revitalized in
their vision, outreach to a new community and the opportunity to see God working in them as the new
church grows. This is truly a win-win. As your district leader, I look forward to coming alongside churches
throughout the district to assist you in your multiplication process, whether that is intentional disciplemaking or the sending out of new church.
The Church Multiplication Overview (CMO) is an eight hour seminar that several churches have found to
be very helpful in understanding God’s heart to reach your world, make disciples, better understand
multiplication, and the life cycle of the church. We would enjoy the privilege of serving your fellowship by
presenting a CMO at your church. Contact me if you are interested.
This year at our district conference, we welcome Pastor Kyle Eaton and the Rock Hill Community Church
in Duluth, into our association, daughter church of Anchor Point Community Church, also in Duluth.
Looking ahead, it is so encouraging to see what God is doing in our district:
 Bemidji (Crossing Waters Church) is going public in April 2010.
 Hope Church, Glenwood-Starbuck, started multiple sites in Glenwood and Starbuck September
2009 and will be starting a church in Alexandria in April 2010.
 In the Minnetonka area, a Home Church movement is developing.
 St. Paul (Trinity City Church) started core group training September ‘09 and will begin public
worship fall 2010.
 Crosby-Ironton (Life Spring Church), daughter of Lakewood EFC of Baxter, started core group
training in October 09.
 Melrose (Birch Hills Community Church), daughter of Harvest Community Church, Sauk Centre,
started core group training in March 2010.
 South Suburban EFC of Apple Valley has a core group preparing to plant in Rosemount.
 Brooklyn Park EFC is recruiting a core group for a daughter church.
 Virginia Church plant is presently recruiting a core team under the care of Anchor Point Duluth
and the Northeast Cluster.
 New Ulm church plant, a daughter of Mankato EFC, is seeking a church planting pastor.
Our ‘Churches within a Church’ continue to thrive and grow as an effective way to reach out to our Latino
culture. This year we have started the Gateway Training in our district. Gateway is a church based
theological training focusing on the EFCA Statement of Faith. The current training is presented in
Spanish for those in Latino ministry. God is doing a great work.
I want to thank everyone, churches and individuals, who have faithfully ministered with us through prayer,
encouragement, and financial support.
Dan Moose
Director of Church Planting
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Church Resources Report
Placement
The main development in placement ministry this past year has been the EFCA’s adoption of
Ask…Seek…Knock as the standard resource recommended to districts and churches for help in pastoral
searches. Ask…Seek…Knock is a very helpful handbook written by Ken Moberg, superintendent of the
Forest Lakes District. We have been adapting the guidelines we have used in the past to Ken’s booklet,
and we anticipate that churches will find this new material quite useful. As always, this past year we
helped a number of churches in their search for a senior, solo, or associate pastor. A list of pastoral
changes can be found on page ____ of this report book.
Credentialing
Although we had a dozen licensing papers submitted at the end of 2008 to get in under the
deadline for writing under the old Statement of Faith, there were few credentialing papers turned in during
2009. Credentialing updates can be seen on page ___ of this report book.
The Council on Ministerial Standing is “under reconstruction” as we seek to revamp the
credentialing delivery system. I have enjoyed the help of a number of ordained pastors around the district
who have assisted with licensing interviews and certification councils.
After several years of development, Project Purity is now officially being rolled out through the
pastor clusters around the district. It is being launched in two stages. The first is a challenge to all
pastors and churches to use internet accountability software. The second is a voluntary “Pathway
Toward Freedom.” Watch for the launch of Project Purity in your pastor cluster, or through standard
district communication after the initial rollout.
Licensing discussion groups are going strong in several locations throughout the district. Mentors
of these groups are guiding the participants toward licensing or certification in the EFCA, and exploring
with those participants how theology connects to life and ministry.
Area Ministry
I continue to enjoy two pastor clusters, Princeton (Hwy. 169 area) and North Branch (I-35 area),
where I attend about fifty percent of the time, joining in the fellowship and offering pastoral resources
along the way.
Thanks
Tom and Ardie have greatly helped me this past year as they have taken on a significant share of
the placement ministry to allow me to finish work on Project Purity. The extra load they bore has been
bearing fruit. Ardie, Coley, and Mindy continue to do first-rate support work of various kinds. District
ministry leans heavily on them.
Thanks for the privilege of serving you!
Dave Linde
Church Resources Director
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Pastoral Changes
April 2009—March 2010
New Senior/Solo Pastors
Berget, Ron
Olson, Todd
Olson, Tom
Penwell, Lanny
Sinclair, Brian
Williams, David
Alexandria, Lake Community Church
Maplewood, First EFC
Robinsdale, Faith EFC
Hutchinson EFC
Rogers, New Joy EFC
Osceola, WI, Hope EFC
New Church Planting Pastors
Anderson, Eric
Erickson, Kevin
Klassen, Paul
Lundberg, Mike
Midura, Floyd
Crosby/Ironton, Life Spring
Virginia
Melrose, Birch Hill
Bemidji, Cross Waters
Minnetonka
New Associates (partial listing)
Atkins, Greg
Bungum, Phil
Carlson, Jason
Crocker, Dan
Cupery, David
Danielson, Kyle
Fann, Jim
Flatten, Joel
Fleming, James
Graves, Bart
Halstead, Phil
Howard, Mike
Hurley, Kaleb
Krueger, Teresa
Long, Trevor
Mahoney, Kelley
Messerer, Jay
Metkowski, Mike
Miller, Ben
Osorio, Jorge
Rodriguez, Samuel
Santillan, Phil
Schmitz, Kyle
Sommerlot, Spencer
Triemer, Trent
Yoder, Matt
Austin, Faith EFC, youth
Owatonna, Cornerstone, youth
Lindstrom, Lakes EFC, youth
Crosslake EFC, associate
Oakdale, Hope EFC, adults
LaCrescent EFC, associate
Lindstrom, Lakes EFC, associate
Morris EFC, administration
Fairmont, Bethel EFC, youth
Morris EFC, youth
Lakeville, Trinity EFC, worship
Andover, Constance EFC, youth
Albert Lea, Crossroads EFC, worship
Morris EFC, children
Monticello, Hope EFC, youth
Glenwood-Starbuck, Hope CC, associate
Willmar, EFC of Willmar, worship
Elk River, River of Life EFC, youth
Hastings, New Life EFC, youth
Monticello, Hope EFC, Hispanic
Willmar, EFC of Willmar, Hispanic
Maple Grove EFC, worship
Eden Prairie, Prairie Hill EFC, youth
Milaca EFC, youth
Lakeville, Trinity EFC, executive
Marshall EFC, youth
Interim Pastors (current)
Barnhart, Kevin
Carlson, Darren
Carlson, Sheldon
Cedar, John
Crocker, John
Fisk, Tim
Martin, Harvey
Nydam, Don
Paulson, Dean
Rouse, Jerry
Rochester, Calvary EFC
Pine City EFC
Cushing, Lincoln EFC
Dassel, Lamson EFC
Albert Lea, Crossroads EFC
Hector EFC
Harris, Dale EFC
Worthington, Grace CC
North Branch, Kost EFC
Fairmont, Bethel EFC
Senior/Solo Pastors Who Have Moved
Mason, Tom
Newsom, Mike
Olson, Todd
Stevens, Glen
North Branch, Kost EFC to ministry in Vienna, Austria
Dassel, Lamson EFC to retirement
Rochester, Calvary EFC to First EFC, Maplewood, MN
Albert Lea, Crossroads EFC to Salem EFC, Fargo, ND
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Credentials Granted
April 2009 – March 2010
Licenses Leading to Certificate
Andersen, Julie
Carlson, Darren
Cushing, Brett
Driscoll, Micah
Johnson, David
Johnson, Jerry
Matthews, Jim
Skoglund, Derrick
Uggerud, Eric
Certificate of Christian Ministry
Ooms, Kim
Lakeville, Trinity EFC, children
Pine City EFC, interim
Bloomington, CrossPoint Church, lead pastor
Kerkhoven EFC, youth
Elk River, River of Life EFC, lead pastor
Bemidji, EFC of Bemidji, youth
Buffalo EFC, youth
Northfield EFC, solo pastor
Fergus Falls, Cornerstone EFC, solo pastor
Roseville, Grace Church
Certificate of Ordination
Rice, Michael
St Paul, CrossCultural EFC
Ordination Transfer
Schirmacher, Al
Princeton EFC, lead pastor
Change of Status
Elifson, Dan
Ordination placed in trust for personal reasons
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Mission Mobilizer Report
Dear NCD Pastors and Delegates,
The Apostle John said in Revelation 7:9-10, “After these things I looked, and behold, a great
multitude, which no one could count, from every nation and all tribes and peoples and tongues, standing
before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, and palm branches were in their hands;
and they cry out with a loud voice, saying ‘Salvation to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb’.”
The Need: Approximately one third of the world has yet to hear the name of Jesus. The task is being
accomplished, but there is a lot of work that still needs to be done to reach all of the nations, tribes,
peoples and tongues.
Our Focus is to help mobilize NCD churches to become Great Commission Churches to reach all
peoples. We do this through training, consulting, networking and promoting mission initiatives.
New Areas Being Developed:
Church Partnership Summits
We have held two of these so far in the NCD. This summit is a four hour training event to help churches
consider how to start a church partnership. Let us know if you are interested in hosting a summit for your
church and your area.
Global Outreach Summits
The NCD is sponsoring this one day mission training event with the ReachGlobal’s CONNECT division.
We recently held a summit in Watertown. We have GO Summits being planned for Alexandria this fall
and for Thief River Falls in January 2011.
Formation of the NCD Mission Council
Jeff Gagnon from Brooklyn Park and Derrick Skoglund from Northfield are members of this newly formed
mission council. Let us know how we can serve you as NCD Mission Council members.
Mission Teams Networking Event
The first ever networking event was held on April 18th in Northfield. Churches from the south metro and
Southeastern Minnesota were invited. We hope to hold more of these events to encourage churches to
network together by sharing of ideas, to encourage each other, to explore interests in church
partnerships, and to grow in their mission awareness and skills.
Asia Women’s Initiative
This is a new venture of ReachGlobal. Kathy Austvold is serving on the Asia Women’s Initiative team.
The group is forming to address the areas of oppression and trafficking of women/children in Asia. If you
are interested in joining the mailing list or getting more information on how you can serve, please contact
kathy.austvold@efca.org.
Thank you for the opportunities that you are giving to us to serve you and your church. We are grateful
for your prayers and financial support. Let us know how we can serve you in 2010 and beyond.
Steve & Kathy Austvold
steve.austvold@ncdefca.org
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Family & Children’s Ministries Report
“…we will tell the next generation about the Lord’s power and His great deeds and the
wonderful things He has done…so that the next generation might learn them and in turn should
tell their children. In this way they also will put their trust in God…”
Psalm 78:4-7 (Good News Bible – Today’s English Version)
God’s Word clearly shows a divine plan to use the family as one of His primary methods to
reach generations in order to establish His Kingdom. The NCD is helping churches provide
training, resources and networking for family and children’s ministries so that our families, and in
turn our churches, might be healthy and effective disciples for the Kingdom. The following things
were done through NCD volunteers in this ministry area during 2009-2010.
Conference Training:
Training sessions related to family and children’s ministry were held on both the district and
national levels. Since the 2009 national EFCA Leadership Conference last June was held in
Eden Prairie, the NCD volunteers took a pivotal role in organizing and leading various training
opportunities, as well as in networking with conference attenders.
Resourcing and Networking:
 Both the NCD representative to the EFCA National Family and Children’s Ministries
Council (Julie Andersen, Trinity EFC in Lakeville) and its chairperson (Greg Braly, New
Hope Church, New Hope) are available to provide consultation and referrals for
churches with needs in this ministry area.
 The national chat room for family and children’s ministries concerns continues to field
questions and connect churches for sharing of resources. (To become a member of this
group, contact Greg Braly at gbraly@newhopechurchmn.org)
 Curriculum, special lesson plans (e.g. classes on baptism, sex ed or communion) as well
as equipment were provided to needy churches by connecting them with churches who
had resources to share.
The following things are planned to be offered within the next year:
 Updated national Family and Children’s Ministries website, including new logo and
resources to improve resources and networking opportunities
 Theological statement on the family as well as guidelines for establishing a familyoriented ministry to children and youth
 Networking opportunities through regional “chats” through the NCD for those in family
and children’s ministry.
Training families for Kingdom work,
Julie Andersen
jandersen@trinityefc.net
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Student Ministries Report
A Word from Glenn
God calling me to raise support to do this ministry has been an adventure. Fifty percent of the
support that comes in is from youth workers in the NCD. Thank you! This represents a snap
shot of how we do student ministries. It is not just about your individual youth group but instead
about the Kingdom of God. Learning from each other is what makes us stronger as individuals.
If you are not connected with other youth workers in the NCD you are not as good as you can
be. One more side note, God has called me to come along side every youth ministry in the
NCD to make them successful in what God has called you to do. I am honored to work a group
of leaders that don’t have all the answers but know how to ask questions and they know how to
ask God.
Networks – (Learning Communities)
Networking youth workers around the state of Minnesota is the backbone of what we offer every
church. Right now we have eight active networks around the state. Through these networks we
provide support, encouragement, training, accountability and prayer. We have found that every
person regularly involved in a network will stay at their church longer than those that don’t.
Most of our training is happening in these Learning Communities. One more benefit of these
times together is the mentoring relationships that develop. Youth workers with 10 years of
experience are pouring into those who are just out of college. This is a huge benefit for both the
youth worker and the church that they serve.
Student Conference
This past year 3000 students descended on Duluth in April for district conference. Shawn
McDowell was the speaker and Remedy Drive did a great job of worship. Dave Bostrom leads
the charge of this conference and does a great job. We are looking forward to District Blitz ’10 in
Rochester on April 2426, and we are praying for numbers over 3500.
Prayerfully Dependent
If I have one thing that I would like to inject into every youth ministry it is a passionate intimacy
with God through prayer. That is one of the major reasons for the Prayer is a Relationship
training that I have recently written. The objective is to teach people why to pray and how to
keep it creative. This is an interactive teaching with time in the Word and time with God in
prayer. Also in this training is a page on “Why prayer is one of the best discipleship tools out
there.” Contact me if you’re interested.
Respectfully Submitted,
Glenn Olson
glennolson@me.com
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Women’s Ministries Report
NCD Resound, the women’s ministry for our district had a year of changes. Kathy White, district
mobilizer, Ardie Swanson and Shirley Henderson, district networkers, have been assessing and
working to gain insights into the needs of our district women.
The largest change was the suspension of the women’s retreat at Camp Shamineau. With
continually declining numbers we decided to take a year and evaluate the NCD sponsorship of
this retreat. We have decided to pass the hosting and planning of the Women’s Retreat to Camp
Shamineau with input from the NCD leadership. This was done with great sadness after many
years of sponsoring the retreat and we continue to thank God for the many lives that were
changed and inspired over the years at Camp Shamineau. As we move forward we are grateful
that Camp will continue holding wonderful women’s retreats under their leadership.
REFRESH, RENEW, REJOICE was the name of a gathering for women the district sponsored
on Nov 7. Over 100 women attended ‘Refresh, Renew, Rejoice” at Grace EFC, Fridley. This
one-day event was designed to encourage, gather and equip our women. Keynote speakers
included Carol Madison from Prayer Transformation Ministries, Kathy White from Stonecroft
Ministries and Jackie Redmond, EFCA national women’s ministries director. We also had
workshops and wonderful times of interaction throughout the day. Grace EFC was most
gracious in their hosting and serving our ladies.
The NCD Resound is now looking for leaders. Our goal is to continue working with the women
around the district developing regional networks for support and encouragement as well as
identifying women who can lead and direct this ministry into the future.
Serving with you,
Kathy White, NCD Mobilizer
Ardie Swanson, Shirley Henderson, NCD Networkers
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Senior Adult Ministries Report
The Senior Adult Ministries Council has been encouraged by the great response on the ministry
of the last year:
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The Senior Celebration on April 14, 2009 at First Free in Minneapolis gathered a
healthy group of over 300 from around the district to enjoy music from an ensemble of
the Twin Cities Men of Praise. Special Guest Dr. David Larsen offered two powerful
messages that day, as well.
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The 19th Annual Fall Festival took place once again at Camp Shamineau on
September 14-15, 2009. The theme of the conference, What in the World is Going to
Happen? —a prophetic theme, was developed by the featured speakers, Max Frazier
of Village Schools of Bible. Our special musical guest was Burt Kettinger. A
innovation added this year was a break-out workshop session with more than one option
for seniors to choose from—The Senior Lifestyle Briefing. These features, combined
with the fourth annual Community Hymn Sing, organized by Morris & Bev
Faugerstrom made for a wonderful time together. There was enthusiastic response
from those attending. Total attendance hovered around 175.
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The NCD Seniors Today newsletter was launched in September. It is designed to
communicate the happenings of the NCD Senior Adult Ministries Council as well as
helpful idea sharing that will encourage seniors’ ministry across the district.
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Plans for 2010 were established to feature Stuart & Jill Briscoe in the Spring
Celebration in April and Max Frazier, once again, at the retreat at Shamineau in
September.
Gratefully, there has been good response to the ministry that has been offered in the past year.
We are aware of the changing demographics that are emerging and the variety of needs and
interests that more than one generation of senior citizens will want to pursue in the future.
Therefore, the Council is open to innovative ideas, offers of assistance by interested parties,
and the prayers of everyone as the doors of opportunity for the future are opening to us.
With gratitude and anticipation,
Timothy A. Johnson, Chairman
NCD Senior Adult Ministries Council
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“To create camping experiences for the purpose of: sharing the Gospel of Christ, encouraging growth in
Christ, and providing training for the Christian leaders of tomorrow.”
Greetings from the Ministries of Camp Shamineau,
It has been my privilege to be Chairman of the Board for Camp Shamineau for another year. I serve with
a committed board that is dedicated to Camp Shamineau and its devotion to have campers come to a
personal relationship with Jesus Christ. I think you will find joy in the report you are about to read. God
continues to be faithful to Camp Shamineau, Rock Ridge, Adventures and Ranch. We, as a board, trust
His guiding hand as we watch His plan unfold before us.
We ended our financial year in the black again! Praise God! This is the fifth year in a row, even if it was
by only two dollars! It was only by the Grace of God, the partnership between gracious donors, and the
sacrificial financial cuts made by our incredibly dedicated staff that this has occurred. We continue to work
hard being good stewards of all God has provided.
In 2009, we saw a slight drop in summer campers, but experienced an increase in family campers and
retreat attendees. 2010 projections indicate maintaining similar levels of summer campers, while another
increase in family campers and retreat attendees. We continue to actively promote camp to churches and
youth groups, and pray that God will use camp again this year as He sees fit.
A new 2010 initiative of Camp Shamineau: offering summer camp staff to churches to conduct day camps
at their church site. The initial response has been very encouraging. It is exciting to see our staff
cheerfully expanding camps ability to spread the love of Christ with the local church. Those campers are
in for a treat!
We launched a Capital Campaign two years ago. After a healthy beginning, the active initiative to recruit
new partners was put on hold midyear due to a challenging economic environment. Nevertheless, we are
pleased with the number of capital projects completed with the initial gifts and those making on-going
pledge contributions. We are hopeful to reinitiate recruiting new participants in the Capital Campaign by
mid-2010.
Rock Ridge is our “up north, rustic, boundary waters” experience. By responding to the need of our
participating churches, the focus has been providing facilities and specialized skill support from our Rock
Ridge staff for churches to conduct their own programming.
I feel compelled to end this report with a heartfelt “thank you” to Herb and his outstanding staff. Many
have used words like: dedicated, fun-loving, entertaining, sincere, friendly, knowledgeable, humble,
creative, to describe this group of individuals, strong in their faith and called by God to this camping
ministry. On behalf of the board, thank you for your generous gifts of time, wisdom, talent, and finances
that you each regularly share with camp.
Lyn Placeway, 2009 Board Chairman
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Deeper Life Bible Camp Report
The Lord has given us another year to serve Him at DLBC. We are celebrating our 70 th year of camp
activities. Our goal remains the same…introducing children and adults to Christ, building lasting eternal
relationships, maturing in Christ, and serving in Christ. Our theme for 2010 is “the Real” a challenge to
chase, choose, embrace, trust, pursue, feel, know, share, love. In John 14:6, Jesus says, “I am the way,
the truth and the life, no one comes to the Father except through me.” What Jesus is saying is that He is
the real thing, He’s the way life works, the way things really are. Jesus is the Ultimate Reality.
Our schedule is as follows for 2010:
Staff Prep Weekend
June 18 - 20
Sr. II (grades 11/12)
June 20 - 26
Sr. I (grades 9/10)
June 27 - July 3
Primary Days (grades ½)
July 7 - 9
Jr. I (grades ¾)
July 11 -17
Jr. II (grades 5/6)
Jr. High (grades7/8)
Soul Fuel (post high)
Couples’ Weekend
July 18 - 24
July 25 - 31
Aug. 5 - 8
Sept. 3 - 6
Pre-registration for kids camps by May 15, Soul Fuel by July15, Couples’ Weekend by August 15, 2010.
We have a website that you can check or staff application forms, pictures, schedule, registration forms
and fees, and contact information: www.dlbconline.com
Looking back on 2009, the Lord richly blessed through campers, staff, board and ministry. Lives were
changed for our “King”. Financial needs were met and our ladies shower house was completed and put
into use. We will continue to update our facilities as the Lord provides financially for us. Already, in 2010,
God is providing for camp’s staffing needs. He’s also been faithful to provide for the day to day financial
needs of the camp, allowing us to enter the spring with all the routine bills paid-which isn’t always the
case. This is a testament of our Father’s faithfulness, that He provides for His work even as the world
around us is troubled by uncertainty.
Over the course of 2009 camp season, DLBC served 275 campers of grade school age, and dozens
more in the post-high school and married couples adult camps. Among the grade school campers, there
were 35 individuals over the course of the summer who indicated that they had received salvation for the
first time. Another 27 campers dedicated themselves to Christ anew, and 70 made some form of other
commitment, to Christian service, changing harmful behaviors, or cultivating beneficial ones. It is truly
uplifting to be around to watch as our Lord works in the hearts of young people in such significant ways.
While Christ alone knows what truly happens in the hearts of young and old, to watch as relationships are
built, burdens are shared, and barriers are taken down in the course of a week of camp leaves no doubt
that His spirit is at work.
As we look to the upcoming camp weeks, please pray:
1. Staff members will be committed to what our Lord has called them
2. Children and adult campers will be in tune with the Holy Spirit’s nudging
3. Lives will be changed eternally
4. The Lord will continue to provide prayer and financial supporters
5. Board decisions will be made according to the Lord’s will
Thank you to all who are part of the ministry at DLBC. It is only a piece of ground without you. Let us
continue with eagerness, knowing that our Father does wonderful things with His people and a piece of
ground. May we continue to serve Him for the next 70 years with faithfulness.
Vonnie Wernberg
DLBC Board
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Elim Care, Inc. Report
Elim Care continued to grow and expand the geographic service area of the organization in
2009. In July the Baptist Home and Apartments of Bismarck, North Dakota merged with Elim.
The Baptist Home was founded by the churches of the North American Baptist Conference and
has been serving older adults in the Bismarck and Mandan area for over 50 years. In recent
years the board of the organization came to realize that they might better secure the future of
the facility if they merged with a larger organization of similar beliefs and mission. After an 18month review of their options and dialog with Elim, they decided to merge the not-for-profit
corporations of the organization with Elim Care. We are excited about the addition of the Baptist
Home and Apartments to the Elim family of facilities and look forward to planning a new campus
and expanded range of services for the greater Bismarck community.
Our new assisted living building on the Valley View Village campus in Des Moines recently
began accepting new residents. This 54 unit apartment building will add a new level of care and
service to the campus and will compliment the independent living and skilled nursing services
presently being provided on site. This building was made possible by a successful capital
campaign that raised over $500,000 to support the construction and furnishing of the new
facility. We are grateful to all the donors who helped make this beautiful new building a reality.
Because of our redevelopment efforts at his campus, Valley View Village was named Business
of the Year by the East Des Moines Chamber of Commerce.
In recent years Elim Care has invested millions in upgrading and expanding our buildings so
that our residents can live in comfortable and updated environments. We have also invested in
programs and initiatives that improve the quality of life and quality of care of our clients. We
have recently embarked on a program to enhance the dining experience at all of our sites. This
new program allows residents many more choices in food options by allowing them to order
their meals off of a menu similar to what would be found in most restaurants. This new dining
program is in place at six of our locations and will be available at all of our sites within the next
two years.
Recently, Elim and four other non-profit organizations were awarded a grant from the state of
Minnesota to study ways to reduce the number of falls among our residents. A fall, whether it is
from a bed, tripping over a rug, or simply a loss of balance, can result in a very serious injury to
an older adult. We are excited to be part of this grant program and can report that after the first
year (of a three year period) we have reduced falls among our residents by 14% from the
baseline period. We are proud of this achievement and have a goal of reducing falls by 25%
over the next three years.
Elim continues to be a dynamic organization that seeks to glorify God by serving older adults
with compassion, excellence and innovation as we demonstrate the love of Jesus Christ.
Please continue to support us with your financial gifts, your time as a volunteer, and with your
prayers.
Robert Dahl
President, Elim Care
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2010 Conference Action Items
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Voting on the 2010-2011 District budget
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Voting on new members to the District Board of Directors
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Voting on acceptance of Rock Hill Community Church, Duluth
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Second vote on adopting the new EFCA Statement of Faith as the District
statement of faith
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Church Seeking Affiliation
Duluth: Rock Hill Community Church
Pastor Kyle Eaton
Rock Hill Community Church started as a dream of Anchor Point
Community Church many years ago. As a young church plant,
Anchor Point dreamed of not only one new church but a movement of
new churches in the Duluth/Superior area. To that end, they called
Kyle and Liz Eaton up to Duluth at the end of 2006. By God’s grace,
Rock Hill officially launched public worship services in December of
2007 with about 20 people. Jesus has been faithful to build his
church. We now average about 120 people a week on Sunday
evenings. We recently purchased our first permanent home in March of 2010 and will begin
services there on Easter Sunday of this year. In 2009, we became financially self-sufficient and
had the privilege of baptizing 11 people. This is how we briefly describe ourselves:
We are a group of young people who value learning. Many of us have been
disappointed by the church but dream about what she could be. We are idealistic, musically
gifted, theologically-driven and put a huge focus on living in genuine community. We are a little
edgier than your average church but not your typical “seeker-type” church either. We don’t try
to hide any of the difficult things about following Jesus, but rather embrace them as living life to
the fullest. Although imperfectly, we seek to bring the truth of the gospel into every area of our
lives and live completely devoted to Jesus. We don’t seek to be just “the young people’s
church,” but currently, that is who God has brought us and we praise him for it.
We continue to dream about being part of a church planting movement in the greater Duluth
area. We see this happening through rigorous leadership development and the constant
planting of new churches. We are joyfully partnering with Kevin Erickson and the Virginia, MN
church plant and also praying about starting our own daughter church soon.
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Mark Your Calendars
District Blitz Youth Conference
April 23-25
Rochester, MN
www.ncdyouth.com
Fight Club 2010: Fighting For Gospel Transformation
What: A one-day conference for men
When: May 1st, 2010
Where: Ukrainian Event Center, Northeast Minneapolis
Hosted by Antioch Community Church, Hope Community Church, and Acts29
Register online now! www.fightclubmn.com Only $25, $30 at the door
A Trusted Friend When It Matters Most
22nd
May
Care-ministry coordinator training provided by New Hope Church
Contact the NCD office for registration information
Sabbath Rest Retreat
June 6-8 (Sunday-Tuesday)
Timber Bay Retreat Center
Cost: $108.00 per person--includes sleeping accommodations, four meals
$40 scholarship will be applied to your retreat costs, if you prepay by May 14.
Contact Jim Anderson at productiverest@brainerd.net for more info and to register.
EFCA Leadership Conference
June 15-17
Columbus, Ohio
Featuring: Joel Hanson, John Ortberg, Samuel Rodriguez, and many, many more
www.bthetree.org
Neighborhood Transformation Vision Seminar
July 8
Dr. Stan Rowland of Lifewind and Dr. Tom Cairns of EFCA ReachGlobal
Pastors Teaching Conference
October 4-5
Camp Shamineau
Dr. Steve Goold, Sr. Pastor at New Hope Church
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Pastors Teaching Conference
2010
Article 8 Living:
Fleshing Out Compassion and Justice in Our Churches and
Communities
Steve Goold, Senior Pastor, New Hope Church
October 4-5, 2010
Camp Shamineau
Come join us to explore Scripture and think and pray together about how to live
out the new article in our new Statement of Faith.
Stay tuned for further details about the conference.
Project Purity
A ministry initiative to provide help to pastors and churches
Stage 1: A district-wide call to safety and accountability on the internet.
Stage 2: Resources, including voluntary purity assessment, to help
pastors maintain or gain sexual purity.
Project Purity is now being launched around the district, initially through the
pastor clusters. It includes a voluntary “Pathway Toward Freedom” that
combines safe confidentiality and responsible accountability. Plug in to
your local cluster to hear more.
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Pastor Cluster Schedule
Group/Location
Arrowhead/Duluth
Schedule
1st Monday
SE Metro/Oakdale,
Hope EFC
Urban Pastors, NCD
Office
Spanish Speaking/
Hutchinson EFC
Hwy 169
area/Princeton EFC
Rochester/Cornerstone
EFC
Associate Pastors/
Brooklyn Park EFC
Buffalo area/Buffalo
EFC
Bemidji, Bemidji EFC
1st Tuesday
Waseca, Christ Cmty
3rd Wednesday
Redwood Falls &
Marshall area
3rd Thursday
Alexandria/Lk Cmty
3rd Thursday
SW Metro/Lakeville,
Trinity EFC
I-35 North/North
Branch
NW Metro/Fridley,
Grace EFC
Brainerd/Baxter,
Lakewood
3rd Thursday
Contact Person
Joel Winchell
revjtwinchell@gmail.com
John Larson
john.larson@hopechurchoakdale.com
Larry Willman
PayneFree@juno.com
Dan Moose
Dan.moose@ncdefca.org
Al Schirmacher
pastoral@princetonfreechurch.net
Kevin Sorensen
pastorkevin@cornerstoneefc.com
David Durey
ddurey@bpefc.org
Steve Schoepf
Steve700@westwoodstcloud.org
Dwight Warden
befree@blackduck.net
Dan Van Loon
pastordan@faribaultefc.org
Tom Latterell
tomlatterell@yahoo.com
Don LeClere
mefcpastor@marshallefc.org
Bob Satterlie
calfree@loretel.net
Don Reigstad
dreigstad@trinityefc.net
Jeff Starnes
pastorjeff@180fellowship.org
Gerald Stigall
gstigall@gracefree.org
Jim Anderson
productiverest@brainerd.net
1st Wednesday
1st Wednesday
2nd Tuesday
2nd Wednesday
2nd Thursday
3rd Tuesday
3rd Tuesday
3rd Thursday
3rd Thursday
4th Thursday
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Licensing Discussion Groups
Northwest
Where: Lake Eunice EFC, near Detroit Lakes (meeting place is negotiable)
When: Second Monday of the month in the morning, 9:30am—12:30pm
Contact: Dennis Wadsworth hope4fertile@hotmail.com
North Central
Where: Calvary EFC, Walker
When: every 2 or 3 months, Tuesdays, from 12-2 pm
Contact: Mark Widman mwcalvary@arvig.net
West Central
Where: Harvest Community Church Ministry Center, Sauk Centre
When: Usually Second Thursday of the Month at 9:00a.m.
Contact: Paul Burr, paulhefc@hutchtel.net
320-234-5979
Southwest
Where: Granite Falls,at the Rock Haven Ministry Center.
When: We generally meet the second Wednesday of the month Meeting is from 9am to noon.
Contact: Tom Starkjohn starkjohn@juno.com
East Central
Where: Oxlip EFC, Isanti
When: Contact Lee for details
Contact: Lee Scheumann lee@oxlip.org
Twin Cities Metro
Central #1:
Where: District Offices, Minneapolis
When: Wednesday mornings, last Wednesday of each month. 9:30—12
Contact: Andy O’Rourke andy@antiochcommunity.org
Central #2:
Where: District Offices, Minneapolis
When: Fourth Tuesday of the month, 8:30am—12:30pm, beginning Sept. 22
Contact: Dave Linde dave.linde@ncdefca.org
South:
Where: Trinity EFC, Lakeville
When: Contact Brian for more details, if you’re interested.
Contact: Brian Harris bharris@trinityefc.net
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Serving You
Tom Mouw
SUPERINTENDENT
tom.mouw@ncdefca.org
Glenn Olson
STUDENT MINISTRIES
glennolson@me.com
Dan Moose
CHURCH PLANTING DIRECTOR
dan.moose@ncdefca.org
Dave Bostrom
STUDENT MINISTRIES CONFERENCE (P/T)
dbostrom@firstefc.org
David Linde
CHURCH RESOURCES
(CREDENTIALING & PLACEMENT)
dave.linde@ncdefca.org
David Durey
CHURCH HEALTH DIRECTOR (P/T)
david@intentionaldiscipleship.net
Ardie Swanson
ADMINISTRATION
ardie.swanson@ncdefca.org
Jim Anderson
PASTORAL CARE DIRECTOR
productiverest@brainerd.net
Mindy Warland
FINANCIAL (P/T)
mindy.warland@ncdefca.org
Steve Austvold
MISSIONS MOBILIZATION
steve.austvold@ncdefca.org
Antioch Initiative &
Antioch Community Church
Andy O’Rourke
DIRECTOR & LEAD PASTOR
andy@antiochcommunity.org
Jamie Buchanan
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR & PASTOR OF
COMMUNITY
jamie@antiochcommunity.org
Coley Bloomquist
ADMINISTRATION & W OMEN’S MOBILIZER
coley@antiochcommunity.org
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