Learn new ways to address the challenge of congregational innovation. Tuesday, March 7, Noon-1 p.m. Eastern Many churches today find it difficult to adjust to changing circumstances. Traditional models of leadership are not working for new and unfamiliar issues. For many congregational leaders, preserving cherished traditions while discerning God’s new thing is a challenge. Trying to […]
The mark of a good story is when your congregation begins to say, “That made me remember a time when …” Good storytelling leads listeners to take your story and make it apply it to their own situations. Good preaching and good storytelling go hand in hand, and the ability to inspire your congregation is […]
Do you wish your leadership could make a real difference for the church? For your community? For the Kingdom of God? Christian ministries just like yours are achieving success. Yours can, too. During this 90-minute online seminar you will learn: Register for a 90-minute seminar that will open your eyes to the miracles that are […]
In this online conversation, Duke Chapel Dean Luke A. Powery discusses his latest book, "Becoming Human: The Holy Spirit and the Rhetoric of Race," with two leading scholars in fields that are important to the book. For this panel discussion, Dean Powery, an associate professor of homiletics at Duke Divinity School, is joined by the […]
OVERVIEW Over half of women and almost 1 in 3 men in the United States will directly experience sexual violence in their lifetime, according to the CDC. The effects of these trauma can negatively impact relationships with family, friends, community, and even God. This two-session program will use lecture, demonstration, discussion, and role play to […]
The Center For Leadership Excellence presents a webinar specifically designed for UMC laity… March 9 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm How can we, as United Methodists, utilize our present denomination’s challenges as a catalyst for joining Christ in mission? Dedicate an hour to reflect on how we can empower forward momentum in our churches. Willimon will focus on […]
Global Ministries seeks U.S.-based United Methodists to lead grassroots environmental projects that are action-oriented, antiracist, bold and entrepreneurial.Global Ministries EarthKeepers is a training program that equips US-based United Methodists to launch and grow environmental projects in their communities. Topics include eco-theology, antiracism, community organizing and project planning. All participants plan a project during the training. […]
Course Dates: March 13 – 24, 2023 Grace is God’s un-merited, unconditional love and acceptance freely given to all. Yet as Christians, saved by grace, often we are unable or unwilling to extend that grace to others. This is a course designed to help you learn about grace while exploring the practices that help you […]
Registration closes: March 6 March 13 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm March 20 @ 6:00pm – 8:00pm – 2nd sessionMarch 27 @ 6:00pm – 8:00pm – 3rd sessionApril 3 @ 6:00pm – 8:00pm – 4th session The Center for Leadership Excellence, in partnership with Lay Servant Ministries, will be offering an advanced course, Leading Missional Small Groups with Lisa Bachman. This course […]
The Conference Book Club meets every 2nd Monday evening at 7:00 pm, via Zoom. The book discussion is facilitated by Jeanne Murray. Check out the list below and join the discussion. UWF 2023 Book Club Reads Enjoy reading! Zoom link:https://nccumc.zoom.us/j/98339443172?pwd=bHpHWUNibUdQWFNuU2FweUx4SVdRdz09Meeting ID: 983 3944 3172Passcode: 669401
Every congregation needs to do a church audit, but it doesn’t have to be a big expense or an insurmountable obstacle. There is a great Local Church Audit Guide, available free for United Methodist churches that will take you through the audit step by step. Going through the process builds confidence among your financial leaders […]
Led by author, coach and consultant Ken Willard. Core values explain who we are – our identity. They explain why we do what we do. This is true for organizations like churches, and individuals. In churches the core values are the constant, passionate, biblical core beliefs that drive the ministry. Core values guide church leadership […]
Local church committee members are invited to attend a training event to learn about committee roles & responsibilities.
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