Do you consider yourself a leader within your church? Midwest Ministry and North Central Ministry Development Centers need your help! We are looking to gather opinions from people like you about what contributes to ministerial effectiveness within your church.

“Be still and know that I am God.”   Psalm 46:10   As part of its mission to foster health and wholeness for lives of service, NCMDC is now offering Centering prayer-based spiritual direction.  Jody R. Johnson, M.Div, LICSW, is a psychotherapist and trained presenter/teacher of Centering prayer through National Contemplative Outreach.  She will be offering individual and group spiritual direction based on the practice of Centering...

October 15 -17, 2012,  ARC Retreat Center, Stanchfield, MN Join us in the northwoods for a time of reflection and renewal! The purpose of this retreat is for clergy, seminarians, and interested spouses to receive clarity about the challenges and dynamics of maintaining healthy friendships outside of the congregation, and to create new paths to deeper friendships.  This retreat is led by Rev. Dr. Beth Donaldson, lead minister, New Brighton UCC,...