Around the District: November 2025

THE MONTH IN REVIEW

Zach Freitas - 10.12.2025

Zach transitioned from Executive Pastor to Lead Pastor at Freshwater Community Church in Waconia, MN

Births

08.15.2025 - Judah Karlovich - son of Sam & Elissa Karlovich, Rugby, ND
08.29.2025 - Ethan German - son of German & Saba Bereded, St. Paul, MN

Homegoing

10.25.2025 - Ingrid Emerson - mother of Karl (Janet) Emerson - Pastor of Word of Life Church, Coon Rapids

REGIONAL NEWS

International Workers Update

View this month’s prayer update for NCD International Workers

Prayer Update

Envision Twin Cities

Read the latest news and prayer requests from Envision Twin Cities

Envision Website

ENVISION NEWSLETTER

Big Sandy Camp

Click to learn about Big Sandy Camp happenings

Director's Corner

Church Prayer Calendar

Pray for our district churches and their licensed workers

Prayer Calendar

General Events - See more events Here

Events

Feb 6

Feb 6, 2026 – Feb 8, 2026

Alliance Men's Father/Son Retreat

Feb 6, 2026 – Feb 8, 2026

We are very excited to see how God uses this retreat to focus our lives on the things that matter for the glory of God.

Feb 6, 2026 – Feb 8, 2026

Mar 6

Mar 6, 2026 – Mar 8, 2026

Alliance Men's Retreat

Mar 6, 2026 – Mar 8, 2026

We are very excited to see how God uses this retreat to focus our lives on the things that matter for the glory of God.

Mar 6, 2026 – Mar 8, 2026

Mar 16

Mar 16, 2026 – Mar 18, 2026

Ministry Leaders' Summit 2026

Mar 16, 2026 – Mar 18, 2026

Join us for a Ministry Leaders' Summit for all our church and ministry leaders and their spouses.

Mar 16, 2026 – Mar 18, 2026

Apr 10

Apr 10, 2026 – Apr 12, 2026

Youth Spring Blitz 2026

Apr 10, 2026 – Apr 12, 2026

Join other youth in our district for meaningful missions work with local churches, plus fun and fellowship with groups from every corner of the NCD!

Apr 10, 2026 – Apr 12, 2026

May 13

May 13, 2026 – May 14, 2026

Crown College Commencement 2026

May 13, 2026 – May 14, 2026

Crown College commencement acitvities

May 13, 2026 – May 14, 2026

May 28

May 28, 2026 – May 31, 2026

Church Planting Basics

May 28, 2026 – May 31, 2026

Basics is an opportunity to explore, define and refine the vision and strategy needed in planting churches. Basics immerses the church planter and their team into a learning lab environment.

May 28, 2026 – May 31, 2026

Emerging Christian Leaders Experience 2026

Jun 15

Jun 15, 2026 – Jun 19, 2026

Emerging Christian Leaders Experience 2026

Jun 15, 2026 – Jun 19, 2026

Join us for a ministry equipping experience, made just for you!

Jun 15, 2026 – Jun 19, 2026

Jul 8

Jul 8, 2026

Youth Splash 2026

Jul 8, 2026

Bring your youth group to Staples, MN, for an amazing day of tubing on the river, games, food, and worship!

Jul 8, 2026

Aug 7

Aug 7, 2026 – Aug 9, 2026

Youth Summer Blitz 2026

Aug 7, 2026 – Aug 9, 2026

Join other youth in our district for meaningful missions work with local churches who serve immigrant and refugee communities, plus fun and fellowship with groups from every corner of the NCD!

Aug 7, 2026 – Aug 9, 2026

Oct 9

Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026

2026 Alliance Women's Retreat

Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026

Each autumn, women in the North Central District gather to hear the Word of God, fellowship with one another, and to enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities during one of the most beautiful seasons in the Midwest. It is in this environment that we open ourselves to the deeper life in Christ and position ourselves to experience transformational growth. Tell the women in your life about this retreat, today!

Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026