Faith Talks are monthly conversations with United Women in Faith hosted by Jennifer R. Farmer, Spotlight PR.Each conversation explores themes and resources that empower us to put faith, hope and love into action.
Registration is open until Thursday, December 19, at 11:00 pm. This gives the attendee enough time to register for the training, order and receive the reading materials, and read before the day of class. Every United Methodist congregation is required to have a safe sanctuaries policy. But safe sanctuaries is more than just a policy. […]
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. This session will focus on understanding and accurately reporting local church data in Table 1 (Membership), Table 2 (Financial Expenses), and Table 3 (Stewardship & Giving). Whether you’re new to the process or seeking a refresher, we’ll […]
WINTER 2025 | January 7 – February 18 (11:00 AM – 12:30 PM) Saving Grace is an introductory session plus six sessions. Based on Wesleyan values, each session provides participants with the text and tools needed to address the topics of saving, earning, and giving. Saving Grace, or one of the approved financial courses, is required […]
Rebekah Simon-Peter is well known as a speaker, consultant and leader throughout the United Methodist denomination. During this session, Rebekah will share ways that clergy can lead their congregations to not just believe in Jesus, but to believe like Jesus. As Christians, we’ve always been asked to live our faith out loud. While we may feel silenced by the […]
Join Partners in Health and Wholeness (PHW) for a virtual event to kick off 2025! This informative session will provide updates on our programmatic priorities, highlight resources and opportunities available to faith communities in North Carolina, and introduce new initiatives, including the Abundant Life program. We'll also share details about upcoming events and opportunities for engagement, as […]
Bishop Kenneth Carder is beloved by his pastors, Duke students, congregants and followers. As a longtime leader in The United Methodist Church, his words carry a lot of weight and serve as an inspiration to countless listeners and readers. In a recent conversation with Bishop Carder, he asked if there was a way he could […]
Join us as we explore the transforming work of United Methodist missionaries serving around the world. You will have the opportunity to meet in a small group to hear a presentation from a single missionary during the call. Find out more about these missionaries below, or at www.umcmission.org John Nday serves as a Program Missionary […]
January 9th & 16th, 7-8:30pm You love the idea of Dinner Church, but getting started feels daunting. You need clear directions on the essential elements every dinner church includes. The Dinner Church toolkit will give you the clarity to craft a plan and get going. In this three-hour, online training you and your team will […]
Registration is open until Thursday, December 26, 2024, at 11:00 pm. This gives the attendee enough time to register for the training, order and receive the reading materials, and read before the day of class. The Heritage district presents the Basic Course in Lay Servant Ministries on Zoom with Ken Ripley. This is an overview […]
Course Dates:January 13 – 24, 2025 Recent disruptions in weather patterns and devastating weather events have left church administrators and other leaders wondering what this means for their own congregations. But we should also be looking at what Scripture teaches us about weather and its implications. Led by an experienced expert in insurance underwriting and […]
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Course Dates:January 13 – February 21, 2025 The puzzle piece of autism, a traditional representation of this population, can be an important part of Jesus’ puzzle. Recent data shows that about 1 in 44 children have been identified with autism spectrum disorder*, but few churches have ministries that serve these children and their families. This […]
Course Dates:January 13 – 24, 2025 How can the sin of racism impact local congregations? This two-week course is for clergy and lay members in leadership roles who are searching for systemic and strategic ways to address issues concerning this vital topic. Participants will develop an individual step-by-step process to prepare for tackling racial issues […]
Course Dates:January 13 – 24, 2025 This two-week course is a transformative event designed for church leaders and members who are facing challenges in growth and impact. It offers strategic insights and practical tools to revitalize struggling churches, emphasizing adaptability and sustainability while respecting traditional ministry methods. Participants will explore modern ministry essentials, from technology […]
Course Dates:January 13 – February 7, 2025 In a world full of personality assessments, the Enneagram stands apart for the ways that it not only describes our behavior (and the basis of that behavior) but for the ways it offers practices which can help us live more resourcefully. Join Kathy and Jim Reiter in this […]
Course Dates:January 13 – 24, 2025 This course is for clergy and laity who are serving persons with mental health issues. The two-week course will equip learners to engage those who suffer, battle, and overcome this misunderstood condition, destigmatizing the issue without simplifying it. Participants will explore what mental illness is and how it is […]
Registration is open until Monday, December 30, 2024, at 11:00 pm. This gives the attendee enough time to register for the training, order and receive the reading materials, and read before the day of class. Self-paced work continues daily through January 24, 2025. The Corridor District Lay Servant Ministries team presents a self-paced, online course, Soul […]
Our churches are aging, our congregations are shrinking, and young adults are disengaging with faith at an alarming rate. Join us for an exciting webinar based on the newest book Followers Under 40, exploring how younger generations can deepen their engagement with Jesus and the church today. We’ll discuss the challenges facing the church, the unique […]
Join Creation Justice Ministries for a conversation exploring pathways for Christian communities to engage in meaningful solidarity with Indigenous-led environmental justice initiatives. Drawing from our new resource "Truth, Healing and Repair: A Christian Call to Environmental Justice and Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples," this webinar brings together Indigenous leaders and Christian practitioners to discuss how churches can move […]
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life fromsuicide. Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year,people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to […]
Rev. Krystal Berry will moderate this session with Dr. Jamal-Dominique Hopkins, who joined the faculty of Baylor University’s George W. Truett Theological Seminary as associate professor of Christian scriptures in the fall of 2022. Dr. Hopkins is concurrently serving as director of the Black Church Studies program at Truett. Prior to this, he was the […]
Registration is open until Thursday, December 26, 2024, at 11:00 pm. This gives the attendee enough time to register for the training, order and receive the reading materials, and read before the day of class. The Heritage District Lay Servant Ministries team presents Sharing Your Faith, the Transforming Evangelism advanced course in Lay Servant Ministries, […]
The Center for Leadership Excellence presents a workshop with Chris Brady and Carl Frazier. 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 […]
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life fromsuicide. Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year,people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to […]
Trainer: Rev. Dr. Karen Bray DATES: Tuesdays, January 21, 2025 - February 25, 2025 (Bonus session for CEU March 4, 2025 *MUST attend for credit) An enriching journey into new practices of spiritual listening prayer, sometimes called “Prayer of the Heart.” This intensive is designed to help you deepen your spiritual life, find inner peace, […]
Small congregations are not miniaturized big congregations. They have different challenges. Fortunately, they also have different strengths–ones that are deeply forming, urgently needed, and generally unavailable in big settings. Learn how to build with these strengths and stop imitating models that never fit to begin with.Since writing her book, The Small Church Advantage, in 2023, […]
The purpose of Church of the Resurrection is to build a Christian community where non-religious and nominally religious people are becoming deeply committed Christians. Cultivating a culture of radical hospitality is not only fundamental to any Christian community, it is essential to connecting with non-religious people. In this event, you’ll learn the principles and best […]
Join us for this three-part webinar series designed for United Methodist church leaders who are eager to enhance their understanding of the sacraments of baptism and holy communion and the membership vows. This series will equip you with practical tools, deepen your theological insights, and connect you with a community of like-minded leaders committed to revitalizing […]
"Magical thinking" is "if-then" thinking, which plays an important role in medical research and care, but falters in the face of mystery and the infinite diversity of human beings, and leads to a truncated version of human "flourishing." Christian thinking is "because-therefore" since God in Christ has entered into the depths of what is humanly […]
Course Dates:January 27 – February 7, 2025 Fear and anxiety are often seen as biblically sinful feelings, signifying a lack of faith in God. But as humans, everyone has these and many other feelings. Sometimes these emotions can get in the way of growing or sustaining either faith or a relationship with God. In this course, learners explore anxiety and fear: How they can […]
Course Dates:January 27 – February 21, 2025 “Reading the New Testament with Fresh Eyes” is for anyone who has wanted to understand the Bible more effectively. Over four weeks, learners will learn methods for interpreting the New Testament so that it gives life to us and to those in our ministry scope. Students will learn […]
Course Dates:January 27 – February 7, 2025 Some of the most difficult questions a person will ever face may be centered around the end of life. Discussions of preferences and possibilities may seem to be filled with emotional landmines and possible hurt feelings. “Closing Conversations: An End-of-Life Care Guide” can help with answers to those […]
Course Dates:January 27 – February 15, 2025 Are you struggling with reaching all the kids in your class? Do some kids thrive while others disrupt? Are there students of multiple ages trying to learn the same material? Do those with learning differences get lost in the background? If so, you likely find the cookie-cutter lessons […]
Our next book discussion will be on January 27 at 10:30 AM... The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer (Author), John Burgoyne (Illustrator) Bookshop; Barnes & Noble; Amazon Email Tracy Sexton at tclayton@nccumc.org for the Zoom link.
The Center for Leadership Excellence presents a webinar with Daniel Castelo. This webinar will explore the different characteristics and aspects surrounding the Holy Spirit in Scripture, including noting significant passages and trends both in the Old and New Testaments.
Registrants will receive a certificate representing one-hour CEU credit and link to webinar video after live event. This training aims to redeploy the laity to serve as intentional disciples, not just members of our congregations. Dr. Smothers believes this is which is crucial for the growth of our congregations. A few of the topics Dr. […]
A wisdom circle is a safe space for a small group to exchange ideas in an open, trusting, authentic, and caring environment. Participants will read the book, “Wisdom of our Elders: Living in Spirit, Wisdom, Deep Mercy, and Truth” (Wipf & Stock, 2024) and reflect deeply on the readings and spiritual practices contained within it. […]
What do you need to take the next step to improve your personal health? Join us for an integrated approach to wellness! This 4-part series is designed for individuals ready to learn in a supportive community and commit to moving toward their personal vision of health and wellbeing. Guided by Solita Denard, participants will develop […]
Join us for this three-part webinar series designed for United Methodist church leaders who are eager to enhance their understanding of the sacraments of baptism and holy communion and the membership vows. This series will equip you with practical tools, deepen your theological insights, and connect you with a community of like-minded leaders committed to revitalizing […]
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