November holds a special place in my heart, as it is the month of my birthday. However, last year, my birthday was not a day of joy but rather one steeped in tension and anxiety. I found myself mediating a heated debate among church members seeking disaffiliation in my former church. On a day meant to celebrate my existence and blessings, I felt my very purpose in life being questioned. Feeling discouraged, on the brink of despair, and lacking the strength to walk this calling path, my eyes caught a phrase inscribed on a birthday candle gifted by my cousin:
Effective Leaders
Conference-Wide Leadership Training
These workshops are designed to help you understand committee responsibilities and the expectations for church leadership roles in each respective area. Since the workshops are spread across two sessions, you have the option to attend up to two sessions live. If you need more than one training offered during the same session, choose one session to attend live and you can watch the recording of the other session(s).
Need Time Away With Clergy Colleagues?
After challenging seasons of ministry, time away with others who have experienced similar things can be life-giving. Last year, one of our thoughtful North Carolina Conference laity offered her family’s […]
Stranger to Neighbor
On September 19, the Center for Leadership Excellence hosted thirty laity and clergy for a Day of Learning with Daynette Snead Perez. The curriculum, Stranger to Neighbor, was designed to […]
Getting Unstuck – Register Your Team Now!
Register a team from your church and join us for this Day of Learning on creativity and innovation with Kenda Creasy Dean.
Embracing the Unexpected: Facing the Unknown with Grace and Humor
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.