One of the most important steps in church safety and security is being aware of potential risks in order to address gaps. As part of our continued resourcing, we would encourage your church to review ... Continue Reading→
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Preaching WELL
Towards Preaching Excellence... The relaxing Trinity Center at Pine Knoll Shores served as headquarters for the April 30-May 2 event, Preaching WELL. This retreat replaced the NC Preaching ... Continue Reading→
Church Safety and Security Resources
Over the past several months, the eight Conference Districts partnered to present church safety events. Each started with worship originating from a place of hope and with the perspective that God ... Continue Reading→
Day of Learning: RESCHEDULED for June 5!
The Center for Leadership Excellence is pleased to announce that the Day of Learning, "A New Day in Your Congregation" with Donna Claycomb Sokol and Roger Owens, is now set for June 5, 2018. ... Continue Reading→
Large Church Pastor and Staff Retreat
With ocean views and sunny skies welcoming them on a Monday afternoon, over thirty pastors and staff from the Conference’s larger churches met at Wrightsville Beach for a time apart in February, 2018. ... Continue Reading→
Day of Learning: One Week Left to Register!
Come and hear firsthand from Donna Claycomb Sokol and L. Roger Owens, two pastors with resurrection stories—stories about how they helped turn churches in decline into growing, thriving ... Continue Reading→
Preaching WELL, final days for early bird discount
Preaching is a gift, though the weekly preparation for proclamation can sometimes be a daunting prospect. Preaching WELL is a chance to think deeply about text, and then to share thoughts and ideas ... Continue Reading→
Preaching WELL
You are invited to spend time near the healing power of the water and leave with a plan for nearly six months worth of sermons...during the Preaching WELL Retreat, April 30 - May 2, at the ... Continue Reading→
Day of Learning: A New Day in Your Congregation
You are invited to... A New Day in Your Congregation Center for Leadership Excellence Presented by: Donna Claycomb Sokol and Roger Owens Tuesday, March 13, 2018, 9am-3pm Knightdale ... Continue Reading→
Save the Date: District Church Safety Workshops
Concerns about church safety and security have grown in reaction to several tragic incidents in churches around the nation. As Christians, we know the reality of evil in the world and seek to respond ... Continue Reading→