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From the Bishop
Bishop Shelton: Celebrating Black History Month
Bishop Connie Shelton centers our celebration of Black History Month around 1 Peter 2:5 and the national theme of “African Americans and Labor.” She also honors the work of the […]
Prayers for Unity
In this season, we’re reminded of our call to unity. We offer these videos each day this week where clergy from our conference share brief prayers for peace, understanding, and guidance.
Commit to a faithful, intentional prayer life this year, using Pray As You Go as a daily framework.
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Black Authors for Small Groups & Church Leaders
Celebrate Black History Month by learning from Black authors and church leaders. We recommend these titles from our collection for small-group or individual study. The resources listed here include: Many […] Continue Reading→
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Tell Us About Your Fresh Expression
Are you engaging in a Fresh Expression of church? If so, we want to know! In late 2024, we hosted a gathering with FX United Methodist leader Michael Beck. Over 150 clergy and laity came to get a taste of Fresh Expressions and to begin imagining how one could blossom in their context. Continue Reading→
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A Gun Violence Reflection from John
John Kelso, a long-serving member of the FBI, tells about the impact of gun violence on his life and work. John serves as a member of the Bishop’s Gun Violence […] Continue Reading→
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Counting the Reasons We Love Lay Speakers
499… That’s how many sermons our certified lay speakers reported preaching last year. Certified lay speakers travel across their districts—and sometimes beyond—to fill pulpits for pastors. 70 hours… That’s how […] Continue Reading→
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Bishop Shelton: Celebrating Black History Month
Bishop Connie Shelton centers our celebration of Black History Month around 1 Peter 2:5 and the national theme of “African Americans and Labor.” She also honors the work of the […] Continue Reading→
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An Encouragement for February
Although you’re reading this in February, I am writing to you on what feels like the 53rd of January, when I should be working on my statistical tables. The past few weeks are a blur of trying to begin the administrative year and care for my congregation, while preaching and living amid the fears and… Continue Reading→
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Leadership and Church Administration: Summertime
The Center for Leadership Excellence presents Summertime, a Leadership and Church Administration workshop with Laura Thompson and Carl Frazier. Engage with colleagues and explore strategies for preaching, planning, and programming during the summer months.“Summertime and the living is easy,” Clara sings to open Porgy and Bess. For many of our members, it may seem that… Continue Reading→
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Gun Violence Prevention Lenten Study: Jude’s Story
Hear Jude’s story about the impact of gun violence on youth. Sign up to receive discussion questions, implementation suggestions, and other resources for your study. Continue Reading→
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Conference Connectional Table Meeting Recap: November 2024
John Hall and Kim Lamb share a recap of the November 2024 meeting of the Conference Connectional Table. Continue Reading→
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As we strive to make disciples, we focus on these five areas.
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Christ-Centered People of God
Let’s remind ourselves of who we are at our best — the spirit-filled, resilient, connected, missional, faithful, diverse, deeply rooted, committed, disciple-making, Jesus-seeking, generous, justice-seeking, world-changing people of God called The United Methodist Church.
