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Spreading Encouragement

What is your favorite program or ministry within the EFCA? We want to share the best ideas, best practices and most compelling God stories as we seek to spread the \"good infection\" of contagious kingdom ministry! Contact a Network Board member to share your favorite program or idea!

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EFCA Pastor Matthew Hickok shares his story of needing and taking a sabbatical and how the Lord called him to make that opportunity available to other pastors, free of charge! Be reminded of the Biblical basis for sabbath and rest and the wisdom for pastors in particular to make it a priority to get away every 5-6 years for soul and relationship refreshment in the Lord.

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Take a Sabbatical!

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