On this page we what to share Events, staff changes, and any other exciting news in the churches of the Central District. If you have any news please share with us here!
New Youth Director at Ankeny Free Church
We are excited to announce our Director of Student Ministries, J.D. Abell! There were several key elements we sensed the Lord wanted for us, both as a church family and for our staff team dynamic. So we searched for an individual that loved Jesus, loved people, loved students, had a clear heart for evangelism and […]
New Youth Director at Ankeny Free Church
We are excited to announce our Director of Student Ministries, J.D. Abell! There were several key elements we sensed the Lord wanted for us, both as a church family and for our staff team dynamic. So we searched for an individual that loved Jesus, loved people, loved students, had a clear heart for evangelism and […]
District Superintendent Transition Team Announcement
As you know, the Central District EFCA Transition Team was tasked with finding a suitable candidate for District Superintendent to replace Dr. Calvin Swan at the 2020 District Conference. We are pleased to announce the selection of Rev. Mike Shields to be placed in nomination for District Superintendent! Mike brings 27 years of ministry in […]
Church Planter Announced for Missouri and Arkansas
I am delighted to announce that Todd Brooks has been appointed by the Church Planting Board to the position of “Interim Church Planting Missionary” for Missouri/Arkansas, filling the place most recently held by Al Frank. Todd brings great experience to this position since he has already served in a number of important district and mission […]
Larry Austin Returns!
Larry Austin will be returning from Sabbatical on Monday, August 26. His series of reflections this past Spring regarding the Sabbath and A. J. Swoboda’s book “Subversive Sabbath: The Surprising Power of Rest in a Non-Stop World” are now available as blog posts at this link. You’ll want to start at the bottom of the list and work your way up (they are in reverse date order, so newest entry is first).
Welcome back, Larry!!!
Brad Wos Health Update 8-21-2019
Praise God!
Barnes just called to say my blood test this morning shows my white blood cells at normal level of 7,000! Long way from 644,000 on May 29.
All my blood levels look good and doctors are happy with progress!
Gloria a Dios!
Brad Wos Health Update 7-31-2019
Update from Brad:
Praise God my white blood cell continues to drop!
Today is my monthly treatment day at Barnes and my white blood cell count is down to 114k.
Transition Announcement For Mark and Carol Doss
Dear Friends and Supporters of Mark and Carol Doss, It is with many mixed emotions that I announce that Mark and Carol Doss are leaving our Central District Staff on September 30 and will be starting a new chapter in their life when Mark becomes the Iowa Representative for the Capitol Ministries. My full letter […]
Transition Announcement For Al and Terri Frank
Dear Friends and Supporters of Al and Terri Frank, It is with many mixed emotions that I announce that Al and Terri Frank are leaving our Central District Staff on July 31 and will be starting a new chapter of their ministry at the Village Bible Church (EFC) in Bella Vista. My full letter with […]
Reflecting on… Sabbath as Anointed Irresponsibility
I hope you have enjoyed these weeks of reflection and meditation on the excellent book by A. J. Swoboda. It has been rich for me—a persistent sabbath maker of almost twenty-five years. Sabbath cuts across the grain of my upbringing, personality and gifts. Giving myself to a regular rhythm of sabbath has been both grueling and grace-giving. It has been a journey of obedience. Today I start two months of…
Brad Wos Health Update 06-19-19
Brad is unable to attend EFCAOne this week due to treatment, but provides an update today: Praise God! Patty and I are at Barnes outpatient and my blood test just came back showing my white blood cell count is at 328k and it was 644k 3 weeks ago. Today is my 4th infusion of immunotherapy […]
Reflecting on… Sabbath—Escapism or Strategic Withdrawal
In Christian ministry, it is so easy to confuse the means with the end. Think of all the heartache and broken relationships attached to what consultant Will Mancini calls lower room identities like programs, place, people and pastors. These means are meant to serve the end of making disciples to the glory of God. We so quickly lose sight of the end to worship the means. Ever been in a church that went to war over…
