March NPD Update

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NPD Update

2021 NPD District Conference
Pastors and Wives Pre-Conference April 15-16
District Conference April 16-17
Bethel EFC, Devil's Lake ND

Our theme this year is Better Together—something we say a lot but that has never been more true or more important. Better Together means:

Being Together—This year we have been reminded what a blessing it is to be present together as believers in Christ. We honor that this year with a conference schedule adapted to allow lots of time to just be together.

Being the Body—Following Jesus was never meant as a solo journey. We are called to encourage, pray for and comfort one another. That happens best when we are together.

Growing Together—We come together to be learn from God’s word and learn more about what He is doing across our district.

Please join us and be part of being Better Together.

Special Event! Daryl and Beth Thompson will be with us for the conference and we are planning a special thank-you and recognition time at the dinner on Thursday Evening.

FOR PASTORS AND WIVES: You are invited to join a special Pre-Conference retreat starting at 2 PM on April 15th. There is no special registration for the pre-conference retreat. Also please note that this year childcare is available for children age 1 to 10. Make sure you sign up for this on the registration form.

More Information

Conference Invitation

Districts Youth Conference
Saturday, March 27, 2021

Districts is a conference for all students in middle school & high school. Adult leaders are invited, too! It’s important to have them come alongside students during the conference. Districts in Jamestown, ND at the Jamestown Civic Center. Districts this year will be a one day event on Saturday, March 27, 2021. Programming will run from 10am-8pm to allow for travel time. Also this year there is NO registration fee!

If you would like to donate to help with the expenses for this event please use this FORM and send donations to the NPD office.

Book Recommendation
While no one can predict exactly what the post COVID era will look like for the church one thing that is certain is that we are not simply going back to how things were. New challenges and opportunities exist. This book does an excellent job of helping church leaders think about the challenge of what comes next. Those challenges include:

Challenge 1: Gather Differently and Better
Challenge 2: Seize Your Opportunity to Reach the Digital World
Challenge 3: Reconnect with the Community Near Your Church
Challenge 4: Take Prayer to a New and Powerful Level
Challenge 5: Rethink Your Facilities for Emerging Opportunities
Challenge 6: Make Lasting Changes That Will Make a Difference

New: This is the EFCA video!

New EFCA Resources Available

The EFCA has launched

EFCA Helps
This is a library of relevant resources for church leaders. Easter Resources and Theology Conference content are now available!

EFCA Events
Here you can find information on upcoming National & District EFCA events.

EFCA Jobs
This is an updated job listing page that now has an easy-to-use filter and search feature, and new opportunities are simple to submit.

Virtual EFCA History, Theology, and Polity Course

offered via Zoom on March 15-16, 2021 .
This course is for all those pursuing credentialing and also anyone who would like to learn more about our EFCA history, polity, and Statement of Faith.
The class will run from 8-4 PM CST on both days and there is no cost.
For more information and to register, please email Dani Richards – dani.richards@efca.org

Welcome to the Northern Plains District

Mike Keller, new Director of Youth Ministry GracePoint EFC, Bismarck

EFCA One 2021(The EFCA National Conference) is now planned as a one-day virtual gathering, which will include a business session and a celebration service, on June 23.

Reminder of our new mailing address:
NORTHERN PLAINS DISTRICT
PO BOX 189
BISMARCK, ND 58502-0189

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Our mailing address is:
District Office:
NORTHERN PLAINS DISTRICT
PO BOX 189
BISMARCK, ND 58502-0189

Brian Wright
705 Chautauqua Blvd.
Valley City, ND 58072

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