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The Center for Leadership Excellence is excited to announce our upcoming Fall 2025 events! This fall, we’re offering a variety of opportunities to equip and inspire clergy and laity for effective ministry and leadership. Our lineup includes practical leadership workshops to strengthen your skills, innovative conversations around emerging trends in ministry, and opportunities to connect…
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On August 14, 2025, the North Carolina Conference’s Worship Committee, in collaboration with the Center for Leadership Excellence, hosted 4 in 1: Creating Transformative Worship Experiences at St. Mark’s UMC in Raleigh, North Carolina. Attendees were comprised of both clergy and laity, converging for a day devoted to deepening their worship practices through four back-to-back…
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This fall, we’re launching our fifth NextGen Faith Builders Children’s Ministry Cohort — and we’re inviting children’s ministry leaders to join us! This cohort offers both new and seasoned leaders a space to learn, share ideas, and connect with others who understand the joys and challenges of this work. Together, we’ll explore essential topics like planning well, equipping volunteers, inclusive faith formation,…



