At the heart of the North Carolina Conference’s vision statement is the core emphasis placed on leadership – the leaders who make a difference in our congregations, on the mission field, and in our communities.
“Effective Leaders and Healthy Congregations Making Disciples for Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World”
NC Conference Vision
In ministry, the effectiveness of the leaders influences congregational health. It makes sense. If the church is managed with clarity of purpose, if conflict is dealt with in healthy ways, if leaders know how to navigate change and transitions, congregations will be prepared to reach out to the community, neighbors, and organizations as Christians.
The Center for Leadership Excellence develops programs, both transformational and catalytic, to equip leaders with practical content, making lasting changes in leadership.
Latest Updates
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An Ecouragement for November
I cannot say that I’ve felt much like laughing as of late. Between feelings of general “church weariness,” election angst, charge conference season… it all feels a bit like living in a giant woodworking vise. The pressure keeps increasing, and with each twist of the handle, I wonder if this will be the one that… Continue Reading→
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New Faith Communities and the Center for Leadership Excellence Partner for a Fresh Expressions Day of Learning
Can you imagine? Imagine worship that doesn’t match our expectations of Sunday mornings in sanctuaries lit by a mix of stained glass and sunshine and pianos playing familiar hymns that […] Continue Reading→
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Leadership and Church Administration: Tables are Open
The Center for Leadership Excellence presents Tables are Open, a Leadership and Church Administration webinar with Dennis Peay, designed to provide essential guidance and learning on completing your NCCUMC Statistical Tables reporting. Continue Reading→
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Ways to Give: Getting Started with Digital Stewardship
In a continuation of our Leadership and Church Administration series, the Center for Leadership Excellence presents Ways to Give, a webinar with Jen Swindell, Russ Davison, and Mary Frances McClure. Continue Reading→
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An Encouragement for October
I am preparing to take a renewal leave for the month of November. I have some things planned and days with no plans. I will take a social media fast. I will see friends and visit the beach. I am so grateful for the women who have taken Sabbatical and renewal leave. So many have… Continue Reading→
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A Letter to My Pastor, by Lester Ruth
An objective of the Dementia Resource Series is to offer ways for pastors and worship leaders to connect with those with dementia in worship. Duke Divinity Professor, Lester Ruth, offers his perspectives in “A Letter to My Pastor: If My Mind Should Start to Slip, What to Do with Me in Worship.” This letter is a… Continue Reading→
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Join us for a Fresh Expressions Day of Learning!
Looking for ways to connect with new people? Join us for an interactive and practical day that will have you dreaming about possibilities and opportunities instead of limitations! Continue Reading→
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An Encouragement for September
As summer gives way to fall, I’m reminded of the transitions that occur in both nature and life. On my recent journey to Yellowstone National Park, I witnessed the striking shifts in the landscape—from forested, rugged mountains to the deep, glacier-carved valleys, all within minutes. These dramatic transitions in the terrain reflected the changes we… Continue Reading→
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Leadership and Church Administration: The Ministry in Administration
In this workshop, we will explore the ways in which the administrative tasks of the pastor strengthen the mission of the church and are, themselves, acts of ministry in fulfillment of the pastor’s responsibility to “administer the temporal affairs of the church.” Continue Reading→