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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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→
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It’s Not Too Late to Register for a Day with Elaine Heath
A recent study in the Socio-Historical Examination of Religion and Ministry Journal found that one out of three people will experience religious trauma in their lives. Different types of trauma impact people in our churches and communities. On September 12, attend a Day of Learning with Elaine Heath to better equip yourself to respond. Continue Reading→
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An Encouragement for August
We’ve come a long way since the days of Sheerah. However, it is still difficult for women to receive the credit they deserve in the workplace and even within our churches. Women are doing the building and the rebuilding even now – within our families, our churches, and our governments! Continue Reading→
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Leadership and Church Administration: Mastering Meeting Dynamics
The Leadership and Church Administration webinar series addresses specialized topics as well as ministry essentials. You can pick and choose to attend the webinars that meet your needs and interests. Our second webinar in the series, led by Teresa Holder, is on Mastering Meeting Dynamics. Whether this material is new to you or is a refresher,… Continue Reading→
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Join Us for a Day of Learning with Elaine Heath
The Center for Leadership Excellence invites you to a Day of Learning with Elaine Heath. Join us for an interactive session to explore practical trauma interventions and pathways to foster both personal and communal healing. Continue Reading→
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Church Administration and Leadership: Contextual Worship Planning
The Center for Leadership Excellence presents a new webinar series, Church Administration and Leadership. The series will cover specialized topics and ministry essentials for targeted interests. Our first webinar, led by Carl Frazier and Ben Williams, is on Contextual Worship Planning. In this workshop, we will cover how to effectively plan for worship services. This… Continue Reading→
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Announcing Our Dementia Resourcing Series
The Center for Leadership Excellence invites you to join us for our Dementia Resourcing Series… This series will have three components: two webinars and a commissioned article. Register for one […] Continue Reading→