{"id":5736,"date":"2025-07-15T10:47:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T14:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/christian-formation\/?p=5736"},"modified":"2026-02-26T10:51:46","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T15:51:46","slug":"the-2025-evangelism-winners-shine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/christian-formation\/2025\/07\/the-2025-evangelism-winners-shine\/","title":{"rendered":"The 2025 Evangelism Winners Shine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Denman award winners are nominated by people who believe in their strong evangelism practices\u2013the type of authenticity that draws people into a connection with church, but most importantly, into a relationship with God. In 2025, the Evangelism and Discipleship Committee reviewed around 40 applications for clergy, laity, and youth. The nominators and friends of the winners in these categories are here to share highlights about their nominees.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/christian-formation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/02\/IMG_20250709_114006-1440x1080.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/christian-formation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/02\/IMG_20250709_114006-1440x1080.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/christian-formation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/02\/IMG_20250709_114006-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/christian-formation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/02\/IMG_20250709_114006-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/christian-formation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/02\/IMG_20250709_114006-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/christian-formation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/02\/IMG_20250709_114006.jpg 1693w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Clergy Award, Rev. Joseph Park, St. James UMC, Newport<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ordained elder Joseph Park was nominated because he fully believes that baptism is a call to ministry. His evangelistic outreach means that Joseph meets the unhoused where they are to listen and build relationships with them. He\u2019s started a homeless ministry team and a Matthew 25 fund that the church uses to offer financial help. Joseph connected his church with other area churches and non-profits to leverage the impact of the work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He also leads Bible studies at a women\u2019s shelter, prays with imprisoned persons, teaches an online English as a Second Language class, and plays bingo at an assisted living home. Living as an ambassador for Christ means that Joseph impacts not only his congregation but the wider Newport, NC, community.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/christian-formation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/02\/Jack-2-1440x1080.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/christian-formation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/02\/Jack-2-1440x1080.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/christian-formation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/02\/Jack-2-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/christian-formation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/02\/Jack-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/christian-formation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/02\/Jack-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nccumc.org\/christian-formation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/02\/Jack-2-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Laity Award, Mr. Jack Parker, Edenton UMC, Edenton<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mr. Jack Parker designed cards he uses to begin conversations with those God places in his path. His conversations don\u2019t begin heavy-handedly; instead, they start with the notion that &#8220;somebody cares.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jack was at Dollar General when he noticed something troubling the cashier. He offered her an encouraging word and his card. As they spoke, Jack assured her she was loved by a merciful God and invited her to church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She came the following Sunday, and Jack welcomed her. That was 2 years ago, and she has never left. Teresa has joined the church and testifies that, &#8220;God sent Mr. Jack into my life that day. My husband was dying, and my life was caving in. Through Mr. Jack, the Lord reminded me that I am loved.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/christian-formation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2026\/02\/unnamed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5727\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Youth Award, Seanna Alebiosu, Millbrook UMC, Raleigh<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Seanna is a youth at Millbrook UMC who embodies evangelism. One day before youth group, she told her mom she wished more kids came to youth group. Her mom encouraged her to invite her friends, reminding her, \u201cIt\u2019s <em>your <\/em>youth group and that it\u2019s not just the pastor\u2019s job to welcome new people\u2026it\u2019s something all of us are called to do.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since then, Seanna hasn\u2019t come to youth without bringing a friend\u2026or five. Her family\u2019s row in church has expanded to include several teens, and now people often ask, \u201cWill Seanna and her posse be there?\u201d There\u2019s nothing more priceless than seeing the group of teenage girls pile in and out of their minivan on the way to youth group!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seanna has shared her faith and invited others to experience it too. Though she can be quiet, she\u2019s stepped out with courage and care, making church a more welcoming place for others. I\u2019m so glad the Annual Conference is recognizing her efforts to grow our youth group and share Jesus\u2019 love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2013Evangelism and Discipleship Committee, North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Denman award winners are nominated by people who believe in their strong evangelism practices\u2013the type of authenticity that draws people into a connection with church, but most importantly, into a relationship with God. 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