Latest Updates
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Lay Servant Ministries Certifications: Which Is Right for You?
Across our conference, laity serve in a variety of ways—preaching, teaching, leading ministries, and serving in local congregations and beyond. Continue Reading→
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AC 2026 is One Week Away!
Workbook Now Available As part of our commitment to faithful stewardship of resources, this year’s Annual Conference Workbook will be available in a digital format. We encourage all attendees to download the workbook to their laptop, tablet, or mobile device and review it before arriving at Annual Conference. Having the workbook readily available on your… Continue Reading→
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Summer Zoom Series: Learn, Grow, and Connect
Across our conference, certified lay servants, speakers, and ministers are leading worship, organizing community ministries, teaching, preaching, serving neighbors, and discovering new ways God is calling them to lead. We asked these laity to share how they got started and what advice they have for others exploring what God may be calling them toward. Continue Reading→
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Two In-Person Courses for Bible Study Leaders
Whether you teach Sunday School, lead a small group, facilitate a Bible study, or simply want to engage Scripture more deeply, these two in-person courses offer opportunities to strengthen your understanding of the Bible and your ability to lead others in faithful study. Continue Reading→
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Lighthouse Congregations: Pine Valley UMC
One vote is all that kept Pine Valley United Methodist Church (PVUMC) from disaffiliation. This Jacksonville Lighthouse congregation only had a few faithful remaining and now regularly has 50 or so in attendance each Sunday. Before Worship there are now vibrant Sunday school programs for all ages, and there are ten or more children upfront… Continue Reading→
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Join us for Canva Workshops
The Center for Leadership Excellence presents a two-part workshop series focused on Canva training led by Jen Swindell. Register for one or both of these online events! Continue Reading→