NCCUMC http://nccumc.org Healthy Congregations and Effective Leaders in Every Place Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World Thu, 23 May 2013 16:01:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 2013 Annual Conference Briefing Sessions http://nccumc.org/2013-annual-conference-briefing-sessions/ http://nccumc.org/2013-annual-conference-briefing-sessions/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 10:00:23 +0000 Derek Leek http://nccumc.org/?p=7743 The 2013 Annual Conference session is less than a month away! The following Briefing Session videos are intended to help everyone prepare for the upcoming Conference session by bringing information to consider prior to it being presented at Conference. Please find all Annual Conference related files and information on the [...]

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]]> http://nccumc.org/festival-of-wisdom-and-grace/feed/ 1 Making The Good Move: Transitions In Ministry Appointment http://nccumc.org/making-the-good-move-transitions-in-ministry-appointment/ http://nccumc.org/making-the-good-move-transitions-in-ministry-appointment/#comments Wed, 01 May 2013 20:43:45 +0000 Derek Leek http://nccumc.org/?p=7697 Find video below from the April 16, 2013 workshop “Making The Good Move: Transitions In Ministry Appointment” by Doug Anderson. Also, download the outline (PDF) Doug used during his presentation. Part 1 – Preparing To End Well Part 2 – Pastoral Power And Trust Part 3 – Focusing On The [...]

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]]> http://nccumc.org/making-the-good-move-transitions-in-ministry-appointment/feed/ 0 Carowinds reduces UM Family Fun Day admission to $29.99 http://nccumc.org/carowinds-reduces-um-family-fun-day-admission-to-29-99/ http://nccumc.org/carowinds-reduces-um-family-fun-day-admission-to-29-99/#comments Wed, 01 May 2013 20:41:13 +0000 Linda http://nccumc.org/?p=7696 Carowinds has now joined Kings Dominion in reducing the admission rate for UM Family Fun Days to $29.99. May 4, 11, 18, 25, 26 & 27 are designated as NC Conference United Methodist Family Fun Days at Kings Dominion and Carowinds. Tickets are available for United Methodists at the significantly [...]

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]]> http://nccumc.org/carowinds-reduces-um-family-fun-day-admission-to-29-99/feed/ 0 Pastors Asked to Enter Names of College Students http://nccumc.org/pastors-asked-to-enter-names-of-college-students/ http://nccumc.org/pastors-asked-to-enter-names-of-college-students/#comments Wed, 01 May 2013 20:17:20 +0000 Linda http://nccumc.org/?p=7690 Students who are graduating from high schools will be recognized and the milestone celebrated in local churches soon. If they are planning to attend a college, university, or a community college within the bounds of the NC Conference, they may find a community of faith for worship, growth and service [...]

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]]> http://nccumc.org/pastors-asked-to-enter-names-of-college-students/feed/ 0 Forms Change for Moving Pastors http://nccumc.org/forms-change-for-moving-pastors/ http://nccumc.org/forms-change-for-moving-pastors/#comments Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:31:21 +0000 Derek Leek http://nccumc.org/?p=7672 Starting this year, there will be a new process for moving pastors submitting moving expense forms. There will be three online forms, which will be found on the District Website (on the right side listed under “Pages”). The three forms are: Clergy Moving Expense – Request for Advance – this [...]

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]]> http://nccumc.org/forms-change-for-moving-pastors/feed/ 0 Welcoming a New Pastor – 50 Ideas http://nccumc.org/welcoming-a-new-pastor-50-ideas/ http://nccumc.org/welcoming-a-new-pastor-50-ideas/#comments Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:12:22 +0000 Linda http://nccumc.org/?p=7636 On Tuesday, June 25, local churches in the North Carolina Conference will welcome their pastors. Some of these pastors will continue serving at the same location of ministry, but many will begin new appointments on July 1. For suggestions on ways to welcome a new pastor, read this document by [...]

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]]> http://nccumc.org/oasis-church-music-conference/feed/ 0 Event to help young adults discern call to ministry http://nccumc.org/event-to-help-young-adults-discern-call-to-ministry/ http://nccumc.org/event-to-help-young-adults-discern-call-to-ministry/#comments Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:22:39 +0000 Linda http://nccumc.org/?p=7629 Registration is open for Exploration 2013 in Denver, a three-day event for young adults age 18-26 to hear, discern and respond to God’s call to ordained ministry in The United Methodist Church. Featured speakers will include Louisiana Area Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey and the Rev. Jorge Acevedo, senior pastor of [...]

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]]> http://nccumc.org/event-to-help-young-adults-discern-call-to-ministry/feed/ 1 2013 Legislative Seminar at St. Mark’s UMC http://nccumc.org/2013-legislative-seminar-at-st-marks-umc/ http://nccumc.org/2013-legislative-seminar-at-st-marks-umc/#comments Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:21:49 +0000 Linda http://nccumc.org/?p=7598 The North Carolina Council of Churches’ 2013 Legislative Seminar brings together national experts with grassroots activists who share a progressive, prophetic vision for the state  This year’s seminar takes place on Thursday, April 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 4801 Six Forks Road, [...]

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