Latest Updates
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NFC February 2026 Newsletter
Rev. Tim Catlett, Director of the Office of New Faith Communities An Expansive Table, Set Together One of the most enduring images of God’s work among us is the table. Again and again, Scripture reminds us that God’s table is wider than we expect. “They will come from east and west, from north and south,… Continue Reading→
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Ministry Spotlight: Certified Lay Minister, Galilee UMC
Welcome to our series that spotlights ministries of the NC Conference. Read about other conference ministries as these stories are published weekly. Paul Baldwin Paul Baldwin has served as a Certified Lay Minister since the summer of 2019. He has served his home church, Galilee UMC in Laurinburg, as rotating liturgist, speaker, choir participant, and loyal congregation… Continue Reading→
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Join Us for…Lunch & Learn: Discipleship Coaching
Have you been looking for a way to strengthen discipleship in your church? The Evangelism and Discipleship Committee, in partnership with the Center for Leadership Excellence, is hosting a Lunch & Learn to introduce a Discipleship Coaching cohort available this spring. During this one-hour session, you’ll learn how discipleship coaching can deepen relationships and faith… Continue Reading→
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Camp Discount for Children of Pastors
Serving Those Who Serve – Our Gift to You The NC UM Camp & Retreat Ministries wants to remind pastors in the NC Conference that your children can attend one traditional, one-week camp at any one of our camps for 50% off. Yes, this one’s for you, pastors! Camps Chestnut Ridge, Don Lee, and Rockfish… Continue Reading→
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The Gary Wayne Locklear Mission Endowment Applications Open
The application process for The Gary Wayne Locklear Mission Endowment is now open. Applicants will fill out a pre-application form that supplies basic information about their ministry/mission endeavor. The pre-application consists of short-answer questions (100 words or less) designed to give a snapshot of the ministry and its objectives. The pre-application process closes on March 20, 2026. The… Continue Reading→
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Join Us for a Day of Learning…Transformative Impact Planning™ for Churches
Join us this May in Garner, NC, for a Day of Learning with Margaret Brunson…Transformative Impact Planning™ for Churches. Many churches do not engage in traditional long-term planning because the cost of professional consulting is often prohibitive and the necessary skillsets aren’t always available in-house. This interactive Day of Learning with Dr. Margaret A. Brunson… Continue Reading→