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Looping
Once you have mastered reflective listening, you can move on to “looping”. Looping takes reflective listening one step further. When you “loop,” you repeat back in detail what the speaker has said. You ask if you got the content right. If you got the content right, then you ask, “Is there more?” If you did… Continue Reading→
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ALEX Benefits Counselor Now Available!
The ALEX Benefits Counselor is an online tool to help current insurance plan enrollees and those considering enrollment find the HealthFlex medical/dental/vision insurance plans and health accounts that best fit their needs. Try it out today! Continue Reading→
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From the Bishop: What Does the Lord Require?
I share this statement as a shepherd who loves the people of the church and not so much as a biblical scholar, parliamentary expert, or expert interpreter of the Book of Discipline. I am restating that in no way should my kindness or the annual conference’s posture of graciousness be an encouragement for churches to… Continue Reading→
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Getting to Know Your Neighbors in Ministry…
Are you interested in building bridges with ecumenical partners in your community? Are you looking to re-engage old partnerships or perhaps reach out to potential partners for the first time? Continue Reading→
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Interested in serving as a Mission Volunteer?
Mission Volunteers are individuals or couples (ages 18 and up) who seek long-term partnerships with communities around the world and fund themselves. Mission Volunteer opportunities are diverse and range from working with refugees, children and youth to serving as a teacher, pastor, camp director, or health care professional. The length of service ranges from two… Continue Reading→
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Relational and Ecumenical Ministry…Seeking Authentic Connection
Sometimes it takes a little nudge to reach out to a neighbor and start to build a relationship. The NC Conference CUIR committee and Center for Leadership Excellence seek to encourage church leaders to develop intentional ecumenical partnerships and Pan Methodist connections. Continue Reading→