Latest Updates
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Counting the Reasons We Love Lay Speakers
499… That’s how many sermons our certified lay speakers reported preaching last year. Certified lay speakers travel across their districts—and sometimes beyond—to fill pulpits for pastors. 70 hours… That’s how much training certified lay speakers complete before stepping into the pulpit. Since 2012, all certified lay speakers take seven courses in Lay Servant Ministries, including… Continue Reading→
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Bishop Shelton: Celebrating Black History Month
Bishop Connie Shelton centers our celebration of Black History Month around 1 Peter 2:5 and the national theme of “African Americans and Labor.” She also honors the work of the NC Conference Strengthening the Black Church Committee. Continue Reading→
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An Encouragement for February
Although you’re reading this in February, I am writing to you on what feels like the 53rd of January, when I should be working on my statistical tables. The past few weeks are a blur of trying to begin the administrative year and care for my congregation, while preaching and living amid the fears and… Continue Reading→
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Leadership and Church Administration: Summertime
The Center for Leadership Excellence presents Summertime, a Leadership and Church Administration workshop with Laura Thompson and Carl Frazier. Engage with colleagues and explore strategies for preaching, planning, and programming during the summer months.“Summertime and the living is easy,” Clara sings to open Porgy and Bess. For many of our members, it may seem that… Continue Reading→
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Gun Violence Prevention Lenten Study: Jude’s Story
Hear Jude’s story about the impact of gun violence on youth. Sign up to receive discussion questions, implementation suggestions, and other resources for your study. Continue Reading→
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Conference Connectional Table Meeting Recap: November 2024
John Hall and Kim Lamb share a recap of the November 2024 meeting of the Conference Connectional Table. Continue Reading→