More About Our Work
Healthy Congregations and Effective Leaders in Every Place Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World.
Connectional Ministries offers supportive partnerships and strength-based resources as congregations vision about their present and future. We also link pastors, congregations, district and conference leaders to the general UMC, the mission, vision, and structure of our conference, and the Seven Pathways for disciple making.
Here are some of our initiatives and grants designed to equip and encourage you and your church in your work together.
UMC Call to Action
Every local church has the unique opportunity to impact lives inside and outside of their congregation. Our entire UMC has been asked to fully understand where we are as a connectional church and where God is calling us to be. Learn more about it online through the Leadership Summit website. Also, consider becoming an Acts 2 church.
NC Conference Focus on Health
Bridging Racial and Gender Divide
In his 2010 Annual Conference State of the Church address, Bishop Gwinn challenged us to overcome prejudices and barriers to ministry. Read more»
Opportunities for Rural Churches
Funded mostly by Duke Endowment for the purpose of strengthening the rural church in North Carolina, qualified, experienced consultants offer help in the areas of: Program Development, Construction Support, Health and Wellness, Children’s Weekday Ministry Programs, and Community Awareness and Outreach. Qualifying congregations are not charged for services provided. Please contact us to find out how you may connect to them. Churches that do not qualify are still encouraged to contact us to consider ways that you may benefit from these opportunities.
