Latest Updates
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Preaching and Trauma: A Preaching WELL Event
The Center for Leadership Excellence invites all who proclaim from the pulpit to join us this Thursday, 10-11:30am ET, for our final of three virtual workshops on the theme Wade in the Water: Engaging Challenging Topics from the Pulpit. This week, we welcome Kevin Baker and Crystal DesVignes to share with us their struggles and successes with… Continue Reading→
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Volunteers Needed for Disaster Recovery in Western NC
Tropical Storm Fred caused catastrophic flooding in western NC, particularly in Haywood, Buncombe, and Transylvania counties. Churches in those counties from the Western NC Conference of The UMC stepped up to begin helping members of their congregations and communities in the initial stages of relief. NC Conference Disaster Ministries contacted the Western NC Conference of… Continue Reading→
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Register Now for “Delivered to You”!
Active clergy– register for “Delivered to You,” which will take place November 8 and 9, 1:00 to 4:30 p.m., Central time. This dynamic virtual event will focus on the five dimensions of wellness (spiritual, physical, emotional, financial and social) with informative units on clergy taxes, navigating the world of healthcare, Wespath retirement plans, the results of the Clergy… Continue Reading→
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Gratitude Studies and Thanksgiving Programs
With so much loss throughout the pandemic, it could be helpful to prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday by focusing on gratitude. The Media Center recommends these studies for small groups. We also have several resources to help your church plan a program or activities around the Thanksgiving holiday for adults, youth, and children. Does your… Continue Reading→
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Preaching Across the Red/Blue Divide: A Preaching WELL Event
The Center for Leadership Excellence invites all who proclaim from the pulpit to join us this Thursday, 10-11:30am ET, for our second of three virtual workshops. Our Preaching WELL theme this year is Wade in the Water: Engaging Challenging Topics from the Pulpit, and this week we welcome Justin Coleman and Jabe Largen to share with us… Continue Reading→
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Advisory for Mission Teams to Haiti
News outlets are reporting that seventeen missionaries (sixteen American and one Canadian), including three children, have been kidnapped in Haiti by one of the gangs operating in the area around Port-au-Prince. The missionaries have been identified as being a part of Christian Aid Ministries out of Ohio and is associated with Mennonite and Amish groups.… Continue Reading→