{"id":1002,"date":"2013-12-16T14:37:27","date_gmt":"2013-12-16T19:37:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nccumc.org\/connectionalministries\/?page_id=1002"},"modified":"2024-05-09T16:58:07","modified_gmt":"2024-05-09T20:58:07","slug":"clergy-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/connectional-ministries\/clergy-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Clergy Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Coaching<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Coaches<\/strong>, certified through <a title=\"Passion in Partnership website\" href=\"https:\/\/pipministries.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Passion in Partnership<\/a>, support and encourage pastors and congregations during the <a title=\"What is Coaching? Learn more about the process.\" href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/connectional-ministries\/what-is-coaching\/\">visioning process<\/a>, providing tools and techniques for successful change.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pastoral coaching<\/strong> can be very effective for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pastors who wish to lead their congregations into practices that bring new life<\/li>\n<li>First appointment pastors who often feel isolated and need someone to help them navigate through the intricacies of ministry leadership and expectations<\/li>\n<li>Pastors transitioning to new appointments and in need of someone to keep them focused on what really matters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Congregational coaching<\/strong> can benefit congregations\u00a0seeking to deepen their discipleship and Christian impact on their community.<\/p>\n<p>To find out more\u00a0about <a title=\"What is Coaching?\" href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/connectional-ministries\/what-is-coaching\/\">coaching<\/a>\u00a0offered through our conference, email <a href=\"m&#97;i&#108;&#116;&#111;&#58;c&#111;&#97;c&#104;&#105;&#110;g&#64;&#110;c&#99;u&#109;&#99;.&#111;&#114;&#103;\">coac&#104;&#105;&#110;g&#64;&#110;&#99;&#99;umc&#46;&#111;&#114;g<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Counseling<\/h2>\n<p><strong>CareNet of NC<\/strong> &#8211; In January 2010, the Conference Commission on Clergy Counseling and Consultation endorsed <a title=\"NCC CareNet website\" href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/connectional-ministries\/ncc-mental-health-resources\/ncc-clergy-counseling-and-consultation-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CareNet<\/a> to provide services for clergy and local church consultation. Affiliated with Wake Forest Baptist Health, CareNet provides high-quality, faith-integrated counseling and behavioral health services to clients.<\/p>\n<h2>Conflict Transformation Specialists<\/h2>\n<p>Conflict is a normal part of life, even in the church. \u00a0Handling these conflicts in a healthy manner is important. Rev. Molly Shivers, director of conflict transformation for the NC Conference, is here to help.\u00a0Contact her at <a href=\"&#109;a&#105;&#108;to&#58;&#109;&#115;&#104;&#105;v&#101;&#114;&#115;&#64;&#110;&#99;c&#117;mc.&#111;&#114;g\">&#109;s&#104;i&#118;&#101;rs&#64;nc&#99;&#117;&#109;&#99;.&#111;r&#103;<\/a> or 919.779.6115, ext. 342.<\/p>\n<h2>&#8220;Pastor and Parish&#8221; (SPRC Learning Resource)<\/h2>\n<p>Combining videos, workbook content, guided discussion and complementary readings, <a title=\"Pastor and Parish website\" href=\"https:\/\/clergyreligionresearch.duke.edu\/pastor-parish\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">&#8220;Pastor and Parish&#8221;<\/a>\u00a0is a six-session learning resource for United Methodist staff-parish relations committees that ties the committee\u2019s responsibilities back to their spiritual beginnings. It is a joint effort of the Clergy Health Initiative, the Duke Endowment, and Duke Divinity School. Introduced at Annual Conference and made available in late 2013, Bishop Ward has encouraged local SPRCs to use this tool to strengthen their work and covenant life together.<\/p>\n<h2>Educational Scholarships<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbhem.org\/scholarships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Excellence in Clergy Leadership Scholarship<\/a><br \/>\nOffered through the Office of Loans and Scholarships at the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM), the scholarship was created to help United Methodist clergy avoid excessive educational loan debt, minimize financial stress and build financial acumen. \u00a0In 2017, the Office of Loans and Scholarships awarded more than $1.66 million to 206 scholarship recipients. \u00a0The scholarship is designed for full-time Master of Divinity students attending one of the 13 United Methodist seminaries \/ schools of theology, and is based on merit, leadership capacity, and financial need. \u00a0All seminary students are encouraged to apply. \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbhem.org\/scholarships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scholarship applications<\/a> will be open between January 3 and March 1 of each year.<\/p>\n<h2>Continuing Education<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Center for Leadership Excellence\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nThe <a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/leadership\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Center for Leadership Excellence<\/a> works to grow and deepen clergy and laity leadership capacity, building healthy congregations and further developing effective leaders.\u00a0 The Center assesses needs and advances transformational and catalytic programs relevant to the local church.\u00a0\u00a0Center programs are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/leadership\/days-of-learning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Days of Learning<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/leadership\/fellows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leadership Fellows Program<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/leadership\/preaching-well\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Preaching Well<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Large Church Pastor and Staff Retreat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Lifelong Learning at Duke University<\/strong><br \/>\nThrough a variety of seminars, programs, and other offerings, the Divinity School seeks to help strengthen your faith by building your knowledge about the church and its practices.\u00a0 Click below for <a title=\"Lifelong Learning at Duke website\" href=\"http:\/\/divinity.duke.edu\/initiatives-centers\/lifelong-learning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">information<\/a> and a <a title=\"Lifelong Learning Calendar at Duke website\" href=\"https:\/\/divinity.duke.edu\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">calendar of events<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Course of Study for Ordained Ministry<\/span><br \/>\nTo receive financial assistance from the NCC for the Course of Study, clergy must be under Episcopal appointment.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Clergy (student) completes enrollment form <a title=\"Course of Study application\" href=\"http:\/\/divinity.duke.edu\/initiatives-centers\/lifelong-learning\/course-study\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">online<\/a> through Duke Lifelong Learning.<\/li>\n<li>Student forwards application to Hannah Koch\u00a0in the Ministerial Relations office at the NCC.\u00a0 <i>Note: The District Superintendent\u2019s signature may be obtained by the student before forwarding application to the NCC <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">OR<\/span> the Ministerial Relations office may obtain the signature on behalf of the student.\u00a0 <\/i><\/li>\n<li>The Ministerial Relations office affixes the signature of the Conference Registrar, processes paperwork for financial assistance, and scans a copy to Duke, enabling release of booklist and other information.<\/li>\n<li>Check is mailed to student.<\/li>\n<li>If, for any reason, student does not attend, he\/she is required to return funds to the Ministerial Relations office.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Scholarships to Rural Church Clergy through The Duke Endowment<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Duke Endowment provides scholarships for UMC pastors in rural churches to attend\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/dukeendowment.org\/our-work\/leaders-rural-churches-our-strategy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">clergy leadership programs<\/a> at Duke Divinity School, such as Convocation and Pastors\u2019 School, The Rural Convocation, Study Leave for Ministry Professionals, and the Course of Study for Ordained Ministry.<\/p>\n<h2>Clergy Resilience<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Clergy Respite Camp<\/strong><br \/>\nIn partnership with the Annual Conference, NC Camp and Retreat Ministries has prepared a<a href=\"https:\/\/donleecenter.org\/wardlaw-clergy-cabin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> special retreat cabin<\/a> at Don Lee Camp &amp; Retreat Center.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Clergy Study Retreat at Duke Divinity<\/strong><br \/>\nNeed some time to read, reflect, study or just relax? Enjoy 5 -7 days on the Duke Campus for self-directed study, worship and prayer as part of the <a title=\"Duke Study Leave website\" href=\"http:\/\/divinity.duke.edu\/initiatives-centers\/lifelong-learning\/study-leave-ministry-professionals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Clergy Study Retreat<\/a>\u00a0program.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Davidson Clergy Center<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Clergy Program offers a unique, comprehensive personal assessment and continuing leadership skills for clergy and church professionals of all faith traditions.\u00a0 The program includes an on-site, five-day experience with follow-up professional coaching.\u00a0 Click below for <a title=\"Davidson Clergy Center website\" href=\"http:\/\/davcp.com\/on-site-programs\/ministry-the-clergy-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">general information<\/a>, <a title=\"Davidson Clergy Center Brochure website\" href=\"http:\/\/davcp.com\/files\/8013\/0504\/0211\/DavCP_ClergyProgram_Brochure.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Clergy Program brochure<\/a>, and <a title=\"Davidson Clergy Center Calendar website\" href=\"http:\/\/davcp.com\/on-site-programs\/ministry-the-clergy-program\/registration-and-calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">event calendar<\/a>. Questions? Call 800.223.7258 or 704.895.6487.Clergy Health<\/p>\n<h2>Clergy\u00a0Health<\/h2>\n<p>Read more about <a title=\"NCC Focus on Health website\" href=\"https:\/\/nccumc.org\/connectional-ministries\/nc-conference-focus-on-health\/\">health and wellness resources for clergy and congregations<\/a> in the NC conference.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Coaching Coaches, certified through Passion in Partnership, support and encourage pastors and congregations during the visioning process, providing tools and techniques for successful change. 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