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 […]
Announcements
NextGen Faith Builders: A Cohort for Children’s Ministry Leaders
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.
Two Churches Earn Silver Badge in Accessibility
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.
It’s International Women’s Day – Check out these events!
This International Women’s Day, the Center for Leadership Excellence and NC Conference COSROW team invite you to register for three events featuring women presenters and timely content designed to support you in your ministry.
Teaching So Kids Can Learn
Deepen your awareness of age-appropriate learning strategies integral to teaching and discipling children effectively. Also, our presenter will share several pointers about shaping your ministry to welcome children with different needs
A Church Reforming, a World Transforming: Faithful Ministry in a Chaotic World
Join pastor and author MaryAnn McKibben Dana for a spirited exploration of “yes, and…” and other tools for faithful improvisation. We are all improvisers, often without realizing it. The focus of our time together will not be on acting and comedy skills, but on practices for thriving in the midst of chaotic, often unpredictable lives. Come for a tasty blend of scripture, theology, psychology, literature, pop culture, music, and more, as we dream, discuss, and play together