Ongoing Resources

• The Denman Award for outstanding evangelism is awarded annually to one North Carolina Conference youth, laity, and clergy. The 2024 nominations will be open in February.
• Congregations for Children (C4C) is a statewide initiative of The United Methodist Church focused on reflecting the love of Christ to our neighbors by helping children in public schools who are living in poverty.
• Disaster Ministries offers Connecting Neighbors training to assist local churches in preparing their church and community for disaster response.

Recorded Events from the Center for Leadership Excellence – Available Now

• Happiness: Incorporating Playfulness into our Lives and Churches with Courtney Ellis
• Re-engaging Servant Leaders with Karen Tripp

Media Center Resources – Free to Borrow!

• Make a Difference: Following Your Passion and Finding Your Place to Serve (DVD Study) by James A. Harnish
• For the Common Good: Discovering and Using Your Spiritual Gifts by Christine Harman
• Being a Christian in the Wesleyan Tradition: Belonging, Believing, Living, Growing by John O. Gooch
• Recruiting Volunteers by Dan Entwistle
• I am a Church Member: Discovering the Attitude that Makes the Difference by Thom S. Rainer

Lay Servant Ministries Courses – If you see a course you are interested in our conference offering, tell us!

• For the Common Good: Discovering and Using Your Spiritual Gifts
• Exploring a Culture of Care for a Caring Congregation
• Leading Missional Small Groups

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