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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Clergy Care Retreats – Registrations Open!
The Center for Leadership Excellence, in partnership with the Clergy Care Team, invites you to consider time away with clergy colleagues. Check out these two retreat opportunities. Claim your spot today! […] Continue Reading→
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An Encouragement for January
I’ve spent the past few years diving deep into the institution of the Church through the way of the local church as I support passionate (and skeptical) brothers and sisters as they embark (or consider a journey) on a path towards racial justice; truth; liberation; transformation; reconciliation. One of the most common questions I receive from my clients is, “I’ve attended all the book studies and workshops, but I still don’t know what to DO. What action am I to take, as a White person, without messing it all up?” Continue Reading→
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Conference-Wide Leadership Training – January 29
The North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church is hosting virtual trainings on January 29, 2023, for all who serve in their local congregation in any of the following roles and […] Continue Reading→
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An Encouragement for December
Last week, I asked my 7-year-old daughter when she wanted to go to her afterschool coding class, a class that she enjoys, and she responded that she didn’t want to go at all. I asked her why she no longer wanted to do this activity that she had been enjoying, and she responded, “it’s too much.” She was right. We had been doing too much. At this age, I was trying to pack in all the magical holiday activities while they still seemed magical to her. Continue Reading→
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El Corazón Ardiente for Renewing Doctrine, Worship, and Mission
The Center for Leadership Excellence invites you to a webinar with Dr. Edgardo Colón-Emeric… “Church renewal” is widely discussed across Methodism today, but renewal will not happen apart from serious engagement with and from the margins of society. In this webinar, Dr. Colón-Emeric offers key insights drawn from his new book, The People Called Metodista: Renewing Doctrine, Worship, and Missions from the Margins. Continue Reading→
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Messy Church Information Session
The Center for Leadership Excellence is hosting a short information session about Messy Church to determine whether to bring Messy Church leaders in for a day-long training… Continue Reading→
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An Encouragement for November
As I learned the names and genders of the newly elected bishops of the Southeastern Jurisdiction, oh what joy that filled my soul when I realized that two of the three were our sisters in Christ. Not that we don’t have some amazing male bishops, but this was definitely a blessing for us as women in ministry. Continue Reading→
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Preaching Amid Trauma and Change
These are challenging times in which to preach and minister. We live in a pandemic-scarred world where communities are being asked to reimagine what it means to be church. Denominational affiliations are shifting, with church members and leaders feeling adrift or in flux. Continue Reading→
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QPR – Suicide Prevention Training
The Center for Leadership Excellence invites clergy and laity to a free webinar with Justin Powlison from E9:4, an organization with the mission of equipping churches to prevent suicide. Continue Reading→