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!
“I believe Jesus Christ is inviting us to bear witness to the breadth of his Church, where, through baptism, ‘we are incorporated into God’s mighty acts of salvation.‘ We offer ourselves ‘in praise and thanksgiving as a holy and living sacrifice in union with Christ’s offering for us.‘”
Recent Articles with Bishop Shelton
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Transitions
As we look ahead to a time of transition across our connection, Bishop Shelton prays for God’s comfort, peace, joy, and hope to be upon you and your church. Continue Reading→
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Praying for the Appointment Season
As we enter into the upcoming appointment season, I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to engage with this process through prayer and support for your Cabinet. […] Continue Reading→
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Come Meet Bishop Shelton
There is still time for you to meet and have conversation with Bishop Shelton at a district gathering. Gatherings are scheduled in the Fairway, Gateway, and Capital districts. “A lot of our […] Continue Reading→
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Four Exciting Opportunities for You
Congregations and Clergy, It is a wonderful time to be a United Methodist! Here are four exciting opportunities for you: 1. Our Guest Teacher for the 2023 Session of the […] Continue Reading→
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How to Watch Bishop Shelton’s Assignment Service
We are looking forward to the service celebrating the assignment of Bishop Shelton to the Raleigh Episcopal Area. We hope that you will participate virtually on Sunday, February 5, at […] Continue Reading→
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Graceful Hospitality
As we focus this year on Graceful Hospitality, Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton shares her hopes and dreams for the NC Conference and The United Methodist Church, which include fervent prayer, […] Continue Reading→