Around the District: June 2021
Events
Heart to Heart: June 19 & 26, 2021
We are inviting all pastor’s wives for our annual Heart to Heart meetings where we can come together to share a meal, get to know one another intentionally, and build each other up through prayer. This year, Lisa Scarrow would like to connect with you as pastors’ wives again and give you the opportunity to connect with other pastors’ wives in your area. This is an opportunity to engage with women who understand the joys and challenges of your important role. Lisa will be hosting these gatherings either in her home or at a nearby restaurant in your location. There will be a series of gatherings hosted based off of your location and this will also determine the date that you will meet.
HEART TO HEART: SE & SW MN: June 19
HEART TO HEART: NORTH CENTRAL: June 26
Please RSVP by emailing Lisa Scarrow at scarrowl@ncdcma.org. We hope to see you there!
Reaching Your Community Through English 101: October 2, 2021
Praying about starting an English language class to reach out to the community around you? Don't know where to start? Mark your calendars! Join Envision Twin Cities to hear about why this an amazing outreach opportunity and what it could look like at your church. For additional information, contact Christina Wahlen at wahlenc@weareenvision.com.
District & Prayer Conference: October 11-13, 2021
We are looking forward to hosting our 2021 District & Prayer Conference in Sioux Falls! In addition to worship and the Word, we will have updates, reports from our staff, communion, and prayer. Please note that this conference is required for all North Central District official workers. Registration will be available until Monday, September 27. For additional information, please visit our District & Prayer Conference 2021 event page.
Regional News
Bridged
Check out all that is happening at Crown in the spring Bridged, Crown’s biannual magazine. It features stories of current students, alumni and what Crown is doing in the world.
Dream Incentive Grant
As an Alliance family, we highly value what takes place in the local church and seek to provide support and assistance to the local church in every possible way. Therefore, we invite your church to apply for one of these grants. We want you, your leadership team, and your congregation to dream. What is your dream for your church’s impact for Jesus Christ on your community? Is there something you’d love to do that you believe might well result in people coming to know Jesus, but you simply don’t have the resources? Please read Terry Smith’s letter of invitation for additional information.
Deadline: Wednesday, September 1, 2021.
Results: shared on or around December 15, 2021.
Questions: Kim Vincent at vincentk@cmalliance.org.
Crown 30
The Crown 30 track meets the licensing requirements with the C&MA to become a licensed worker for $3,600 (30 credit hours divided in the appropriate subdivisions). Professional Development courses are offered fully online in 8-week modules and the entire certificate can be completed in 18 months. Each student will have a professor-mentor, peer mentors and a local mentor. This year, Crown is offering 2 courses in the Crown 30 series completely free of charge: Understanding the Old Testament and Understanding the New Testament. Your leaders can register for each here: Free Courses - Extensions (crown.edu) Both courses can be articulated for undergraduate credit at Crown if anyone is interested. Each course tries to mix theory and practice so students can begin to apply what they are learning in their local church right away. For more information, contact Laura Slezak, Professional Development Coordinator for Crown 30, slezakl@crown.edu / 952.446.4310
International Workers
To view a prayer update for the International Workers in the North Central District, click here.
Bible Quizzing
For more information, please visit the NCD Bible Quizzing website here.
The Month in Review
New Official Workers
Chris Barrett: Worship Pastor at Riverside Church | May 11, 2021
Spencer Rekedal: Youth Pastor at Hawley Alliance Church | May 17, 2021
New Ordinations
Jason Hovde: Wagner Community Church (Wagner, SD) | May 11, 2021
Mark Shea: Community Alliance Church (Detroit Lakes, MN) | May 11, 2021
Nathan Kemper: Nowthen Alliance Church (Nowthen, MN) | May 11, 2021
Changes in the District
Nathan Hercula: From Interim at Hillside Community to Alliance Northwest | May 16, 2021
Rob Bergfalk: From Nowthen Alliance Church to Compassion Church | June 1, 2021
Jason Hovde: From Wagner Community Church to non-Alliance Church in Florida | June 1, 2021