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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Are you prepared? Communicating in Times of Crisis
When your church has a crisis, how can you be ready? We have invited Diane Degnan, Director of Public Relations at United Methodist Communications, to lead us in a 3-week workshop series to help our churches and church leaders be prepared to communicate in times of crisis. Participants will learn how to: Continue Reading→
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A Day of Learning: Leading During Anxious Times
The Center for Leadership Excellence presents a Day of Learning with Craig Gilliam from Just Peace… Continue Reading→
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Are you prepared to respond to a crisis?
No one plans to have a crisis, but being prepared and knowing how to respond in the event of a crisis is essential. Join us for a three-week workshop series […] Continue Reading→
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An Encouragement for July
I recently received a phone call from an elderly female congregant, concerned that she had heard me use a feminine pronoun to describe the Holy Spirit in my sermon the Sunday prior. She called me a bit upset, but also faithfully curious. Continue Reading→
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The ABCs of Diversity: Helping Kids (and Ourselves!) Engage Our Differences
In partnership with the NC Conference Evangelism and Discipleship committee, the Center for Leadership Excellence invites you to a virtual workshop designed for children’s ministers, youth ministers, parents, and those who […] Continue Reading→
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An Encouragement for June
The news is rife with heartbreaking scenes of women in deep places of suffering: women who fled the Ukrainian war; mothers who are unable to purchase formula for their infants; the faces of those in communities ravaged by the recent mass shootings. Continue Reading→
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Insights into Aging and the Decisions Older Adults Face
The Center for Leadership Excellence invites you to a webinar with Jeff Hutchins. Caring for families and congregations is, without a doubt, multifaceted. In this webinar, we will dig into […] Continue Reading→
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Effective Communication In Times of Crisis
The Center for Leadership Excellence invites you to a three-week workshop series. You can choose to attend one, two, or all three. When your church has a crisis, how can […] Continue Reading→
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An Encouragement for May
My sister and I had the gift of being raised by both our maternal grandmother and our parents. Grandma was wise through faith and lived experience as a southern Black woman born in 1911. I cannot remember her ever raising her voice or causing alarm with her demeanor. She, however, was a quiet power who did not mince words or shy away from truth-speaking. Continue Reading→