The Evangelical Free Church of America (efca.org) and The North Central District of the EFCA (ncdefca.org)
“We are committed to Jesus Christ, to the gospel and to one another. As an association of churches that aligns itself with the same Statement of Faith, we are distinct yet deeply connected.” Currently in the United States there are about 1,500 congregations supported by 17 districts.
New immigrant families settling in the Midwest in the late 1800s began gathering in homes to study the Bible and worship. By 1884, several churches were sharing a treasury for ministry partnerships. In 1950, two existing collections of churches merged—the Norwegian Danish and Swedish Evangelical Free Church Associations—to become the Evangelical Free Church of America. The EFCA does not consider itself a denomination in the traditional sense, but rather an association of autonomous, like-minded churches. Churches in the EFCA can look very different from one another, but they all hold the same basic beliefs, as spelled out in this Statement of Faith.
Today, our district of the EFCA is a source of support, networking, and resources for local church ministry.
Loaves and Fishes (temporarily on hold)
Loaves & Fishes is a nonprofit organization serving free, healthy meals to Minnesotans where the need is greatest. They serve urban, suburban and rural communities through a variety of meal programs. In partnership with Loaves & Fishes, Antioch is providing FREE food for ALL.
Shamineau Ministries
Shamineau Ministries is the umbrella organization for Camp Shamineau in Motley, Minnesota, Rock Ridge Camp in Ely, Minnesota, and Shamineau International which runs camps all over the world. They are also affiliated with the EFCA, although anyone is welcome. Camp Shamineau is also where we have had Retreats in the past! Their mission statement is “To create relevant camping experiences for children and youth for the purpose of: 1. Sharing the Gospel of Christ, 2. Encouraging growth in Christ, 3. Providing training for the Christian leaders of tomorrow. Shamineau Ministries exists to support the church and is committed to providing programs that advance that goal.”