Healthy Congregations and Effective Leaders in Every Place Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
SALT (Student and Adult Leadership Training) is an annual Youth Ministry leadership training event for youth and the adults who work with them. Hosted by the North Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church. Bring your youth officers and adult volunteers for an afternoon of inspiration and equipping. Cost: $10 Date/Time: Sunday, August 19 from… Continue Reading→
The ability to run a great meeting is a skill set that can make a real impact on your church. In this condensed, one-hour webinar, you will learn a few key tips to making a culture of effective and engaging meetings. Jason Schreuder is a coach and trainer, who has worked in team-building for the… Continue Reading→
Join us for a one day facilitator’s workshop to train you in the use of a couple assessment tool, www.prepare-enrich.com that will be beneficial in your work with couples. Prepare and Enrich is a customized online assessment for either premarital or marital couples to assess their strengths and growth areas. Based on a couple’s assessment… Continue Reading→
What if evangelism didn’t look like evangelism? Many Christians shy away from evangelism, or think of evangelism as good work … for someone else to do. Join Heather Heinzman Lear, Director of Evangelism at The United Methodist Church’s Discipleship Ministries in Nashville, as she invites us to rethink what it means to share God’s good… Continue Reading→
To All Retired Pastors and Spouses, You are invited to the Annual Retired Pastor’s Beach Retreat. As last year, it will be held at the Fort Caswell Beach Conference Center in Oak Island. This year’s dates are September 26 – 28, 2018. The guest speaker this year will be Bishop Will Willimon (Probably the best… Continue Reading→
Join youth from across the Carolinas for a fun-filled Monarch Football game day experience. Enjoy pre-game activities sponsored by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and hear an inspirational message by Chaplain Kelli Taylor, all before kickoff at 1PM. Registration is $20 and includes a ticket to the game, lunch and T-shirt.
Sponsored by Life Around the Table During this event, you will have the opportunity to listen to the music of The Merry Gadflies, attend Chef Tastings, play and learn on the farm, and enjoy a wonderful meal.
What if failure was a gift from God? When church leaders feel the pressure to grow and succeed, it makes the thought of failing even more anxiety-producing. But making failure your friend may be exactly what is needed to spur creative ways to connect with your community. Join Christian Coon, a UMC pastor and co-founder… Continue Reading→
Join renowned author and President of LifeWay Christian Resources Thom Rainer for a day of information, inspiration and ideas that could change your church for the better. Dr. Rainer will share his vast knowledge and experience on church operations and vitality. His State of the Church message will give you perspective while The Simple Path… Continue Reading→
The 10/23/2018 Bishop’s Forum on Wadi Foquim has been canceled and will be rescheduled at a later date.
The Hispanic House of Studies at Duke Divinity School is recruiting a seventh cohort of pastors for its Pastores Caminantes program. All pastors (Latino and non-Latino) who are passionate about being in ministry with the Hispanic/Latino community in North Carolina and elsewhere in the U.S. are encouraged to apply. During the program, a group of… Continue Reading→