Around the District: February 2026

THE MONTH IN REVIEW

Xander Calverley - 12.16.2025

Xander was accredited and will continue as Assistant Pastor of Next Gen at Hope Community Church in Cottage Grove, MN

Ryan Brown - 01.18.2026

Ryan transitioned from Associate Pastor at Compassion Church in Anoka, MN

Kristy Ballard - 01.21.2026

Kristy was accredited and will continue as Assistant Professor of Christian Studies at Crown College in St. Bonifacius, MN

Anna Brant - 01.21.2026

Anna was accredited and will continue as Executive Pastor of Ministries at Freshwater Church in Waconia, MN

Titus Mycke - 01.21.2026

Titus was accredited and will continue as Youth Pator at Freshwater Church in Waconia, MN

Jesse Paulson

Jesse was accredited and will continue as Associate Pastor at Hope Community Church in New Brighton, MN

Samuel Weto - 01.21.2026

Samuel was accredited and is seeking to plant a church in the North Central District

Homegoing

01.01.2025 - Arlene Beckwith - Mother of Keith Beckwith, Military Chaplain

REGIONAL NEWS

International Workers Update

View this month’s prayer update for North Central District International Workers

Envision Twin Cities

Read the latest news and prayer requests from Envision Twin Cities

Envision Website

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

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 15

Apr 15, 2026

Crown College Pastors Summit

Apr 15, 2026

Join us for Crown College’s Pastors Summit - a day designed to encourage, inspire, and equip ministry leaders.

Apr 15, 2026

Apr 17

Apr 17, 2026 – Apr 19, 2026

Youth Spring Blitz 2026

Apr 17, 2026 – Apr 19, 2026

District Blitz is about intentional time to connect with God and each other. It has been a place for foundational shift in the lives of youth leaders, students, youth ministries, churches and communities. And we are here to help you make the most of it!

Apr 17, 2026 – Apr 19, 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

Jun 23

Jun 23, 2026

Big Sandy Camp Summer Camp 2025

Jun 23, 2026

Our camps are crafted to fit the age of the camper. Our youngest campers get a taste of what camp has to offer. As they get older more activities are added to the fun! Each age group is sure to have a great time with friends, caring staff, engaging age-appropriate activities, memorable experiences and, most importantly, opportunities to grow in their faith!

Jun 23, 2026

Jul 1

Jul 1, 2026

Big Sandy Camp Summer Camp 2025

Jul 1, 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

Sep 28

Sep 28, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026

District & Prayer Conference 2026

Sep 28, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026

Be a blessing this year at District and Prayer Conference 2025

Sep 28, 2026 – Sep 30, 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