Bishop Hope Morgan Ward called the 2019 NCC Clergy Session to order for the presentation of the report from the Board of Ordained Ministry. She, along with Board of Ordained Ministry Chairperson, Rev. Ned Hill, recommended five persons for ordination as Deacon in Full Connection and eleven for ordination as Elder in Full Connection. In addition, five persons were recommended as Provisional Elders.
In addition to those being ordained, Bishop Ward gave thanks for the vital ministry of full-time and part-time local pastors that make ministry possible across the North Carolina Conference.
Recognition and thanksgiving was expressed for those retiring this year. The session ended with a reading of the list of clergy who have died since our last annual conference. Upon completion of business, Bishop Ward dismissed the Clergy Session.