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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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→
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It’s All About Resilience!
In challenging times, the key to success (and even survival!) is resilience. But how can we be the kind of leaders who not only bounce back after our own stumbles, […] Continue Reading→
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Check it Out! These event recordings are now free.
The Center for Leadership Excellence is releasing the recordings of four past events, previously accessible only to registrants and those who purchased access. We believe each of these topics is […] Continue Reading→
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An Encouragement for April
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→
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Leadership Fellows Program – Curriculum that Inspires
Last month, 24 clergy and laity gathered at the NC Conference building to learn strategies for deepening relationships and building teams in their congregations. Committed to Christ and the flourishing […] Continue Reading→