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Extension Ministry Spotlight: Hope Restorations
Welcome to our series that spotlights NC Conference pastors serving in extension ministries. Read about other extension ministers as these stories are published weekly. Rev. Chris Jenkins Rev. Chris Jenkins is the Founder/Executive Director of Hope Restorations. He is a second-career pastor who enjoys living and sharing the Gospel in non-religious settings. His first ministry is his… Continue Reading→
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New Solar Power Plant is Boosting Self-Reliance and Student Confidence at Africa University
When load shedding, introduced over the past two years, led to frequent electricity blackouts in the eastern part of Zimbabwe, Jose Tenete Domingos Lumboa and fellow students at Africa University had to deal with learning disruptions. The university responded to these scheduled outages, known as load shedding and meant to manage the demand for… Continue Reading→
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Preparing for the Feast of Creation Webinar with Dr. Janet Soskice and Rev. Jenny Phillips
Ecumenical partners from the World Council of Churches, World Methodist Council, Vatican, and several other worldwide denominational bodies have been working on an agreement to elevate the Feast of Creation to a major feast day in the church. This will be the first addition of a major feast day in centuries, and the change could… Continue Reading→
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Extension Ministry Spotlight: NC Conference Peace Building & Outreach Ministry
Welcome to our series that spotlights NC Conference pastors serving in extension ministries. Read about other extension ministers as these stories are published weekly. Rev. Rhonda Grant Jordan Rev. Rhonda Grant Jordan currently serves as the Director of Peace Building and Outreach Ministry for the North Carolina Conference. Previously, she served eight years as Associate Pastor of… Continue Reading→
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AC 2025: Final Wrap-Up
The North Carolina Annual Conference convened in Greenville, NC, from June 12 to 14, 2025. 1,010 persons attended the conference, which focused on the theme of Love Boldly, part of the new vision statement for The United Methodist Church. Bishop Connie Mitchell Shelton presided over the NC Annual Conference as the episcopal leader. On Wednesday,… Continue Reading→
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Ordering of Ministry Service
After the fixing of appointments and the conclusion of business, 41 persons publicly proclaimed their call to ministry during the Ordering of Ministry Service on Saturday, June 14, in the Greenville Convention Center. Paul Saik and the Annual Conference Choir sang “You Are Holy” to gather and prepare the people, followed by the tradition of… Continue Reading→