Are you engaging in a Fresh Expression of church? If so, we want to know!
In late 2024, we hosted a gathering with FX United Methodist leader Michael Beck. Over 150 clergy and laity came to get a taste of Fresh Expressions and to begin imagining how one could blossom in their context.
What if Jesus really meant for us to love our actual neighbors? The Evangelism & Discipleship Committee, in partnership with the Center for Leadership Excellence, invites you to explore this […]
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 […]
Does your church seek vitality, growth, and most importantly, to offer a welcoming home for new people? We spent time listening to rural church leaders to hear what resources they were looking for. What […]
NextGen Faith Builders Children’s Ministry Cohort is back! After two successful cohorts gathered earlier this year, we are opening up another opportunity for you to gather with other dedicated children’s ministry leaders (volunteer and paid) to delve into the essentials of building a strong children’s program, whether you have five kids or 50.
Last year, two of our North Carolina Conference UMCs made facility changes and completed the UM Disability Ministries accessibility audit to achieve official Silver Badge status. Silver-status churches have worked to make most areas accessible and have accommodations for people with limited vision and hearing loss. Silver status is determined by self-reporting an audit score of 85% of the Bronze and Silver items on the list.
