In this workshop, we will cover how to effectively plan for worship services. This content is intended for those newer to ministry or those who want to reflect on and evaluate their church's current worship planning processes.
During this Day of Learning, clergy and laity will become equipped with descriptions and definitions to better understand the range and types of trauma. Dr. Heath will outline practical trauma interventions for harm prevention and suggest ways to respond and nurture individuals who have encountered trauma in their lives or the church.
The presentation will identify unique contributions people living with dementia offer to Christian discipleship and the church’s mission.
Meeting planning and unexpected meeting dynamics can present challenges and limit any well-intentioned team or committee chair. This workshop will equip you to proactively prepare for meetings. We will start with the basics such as determining when a meeting is needed, developing a simple and clear agenda, and documenting your team’s decisions with clarity and simplicity.
In this workshop, we will explore the ways in which the administrative tasks of the pastor strengthen the mission of the church and are, themselves, acts of ministry in fulfillment of the pastor’s responsibility to “administer the temporal affairs of the church.
The presentation will identify unique contributions people living with dementia offer to Christian discipleship and the church’s mission.
The presentation will identify unique contributions people living with dementia offer to Christian discipleship and the church’s mission.
Fresh Expressions, Garden Day is a one-day training kick-off event with a wide-net approach. The purpose of this Day of Learning is to equip churches to reach new people, in new places, and in new ways by focusing on imagination and seeding ideas.
In today’s digital age, with many people not carrying cash or checks, offering online giving can make a difference in helping visitors and members become new donors. This practical workshop will walk you through the first steps of setting up online giving, explore different platforms and best practices, and help you avoid common pitfalls. You’ll leave with a comparison of some of the most popular platforms and some templates for promoting online giving and inviting people to give in this new way.
Join us for the "Tables are Open" Zoom webinar with Conference Statistician Dennis Peay, designed to provide essential guidance and learning on completing your NCCUMC Statistical Tables reporting.
In this online workshop, we will examine the importance and process of annual assessments and evaluations in strengthening pastoral ministry. We will also consider the significance of looking forward and goal-setting for the year ahead. Chris Brady and Carl Frazier will lead our conversation from both the district superintendents’ and pastors’ points of view.
