Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton
Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton was elected to the episcopacy on November 2, 2022. Her assignment as Resident Bishop, Raleigh Episcopal Area, North Carolina Conference, commenced January 1, 2023.
Biography
Bishop Shelton encourages congregations to stay on mission! Making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world is the mission that tethers us to the way of Jesus. Discipleship begins and ends in relationship with the Triune God and one another. Connecting, inspiring, collaborating, and discerning are values Bishop Shelton upholds for the people called United Methodists in eastern North Carolina. Claiming Wesleyan theology and practice, Bishop Shelton envisions disciples joining God’s transformational work of peace-building in every community.
Bishop Shelton’s experience includes pastoral appointments in rural, urban, small, medium, and large membership churches in Mississippi, executive director of The United Methodist Hour radio and television ministry of the Mississippi Conference, director of Field Education at Duke Divinity School, director of Connectional Ministries of the Mississippi Conference, and as a District Superintendent.
Hear more of Bishop Shelton’s story:
Education
- Bachelor’s in Radio, Television, and Film, University of Southern Mississippi
- Master’s in Public Relations, University of Southern Mississippi
- Master of Divinity, Duke Divinity School
- Doctor of Ministry, Columbia Theological Seminary, Decatur, GA
Family
Her immediate family includes her husband of 37 years, Rev. Dr. Joey Shelton, and their two adult daughters, Bailey and Jessica. The Sheltons delight in an expansive family, both genetic and through baptism!
Recent Articles with Bishop Shelton
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Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton Reassigned to the NC Conference
During the Thursday evening session of the 2024 Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference, the SEJ Committee on Episcopacy announced the assignment of Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton to the North Carolina Conference for […] Continue Reading→
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Celebrating 2024 Graduates
Bishop Shelton celebrates graduates and shares an opportunity for a scholarship from the Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry. The Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry is happy […] Continue Reading→
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General Conference Update #3: Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton
A message from Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton on this historic day in The United Methodist Church. Continue Reading→
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General Conference Prayer Vigil
Bishop Shelton encourages us to participate in a Prayer Vigil on April 21 for the upcoming General Conference. Sign up for a 15-minute prayer time, view a prayer guide, and […] Continue Reading→
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Bishop Shelton Announces New Conference Staff Appointments Beginning July 2024
As the NC Conference continues to “right-size” for a future with strength, Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton announces the following staff appointments and changes, effective July 1, 2024. Rev. Ernesto Barriguete, […] Continue Reading→
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Easter Sunday: Christ is Risen!
Watch an Easter message from Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton. “Do not be alarmed; you are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has been raised; he is not […] Continue Reading→