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.
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Latest Updates
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Understanding Trauma and Cultivating Compassion in Faith Communities
During this day, clergy and laity will become equipped with descriptions and definitions to better understand the range and types of trauma. Elaine 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. Continue Reading→
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Community Safety Through Safe Storage
Safe storage of firearms saves lives. During this webinar, you will learn statistics and stories about how guns are often taken from legal owners and why consistent and proper gun storage matters. Continue Reading→
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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… Continue Reading→
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Saying, “Yes, And” in Ministry
Join us for this Day of Learning where we’ll spend time considering the scriptural journeys of biblical figures whose “yes, and” approach is a means to a greater path forward. We will also practice new models and ways to adapt, and at the same time explore the beauty of not having all the answers. Continue Reading→
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Watch the Preview Video! Embracing the Unexpected
On May 21, MaryAnn McKibben Dana will lead us through scripture, theology, psychology, literature, pop culture, music, and more. All the while, we will be dreaming and planning for the future of our churches! Continue Reading→
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Preparing for Racialized Storms
This training equips churches with the knowledge and skills to prepare for and respond to racially charged events that inflict trauma on the social fabric of America. Continue Reading→