Licensing School will NOT be at the UM Building in Garner. We are partnering with the Candler School of Theology as part of an online learning exercise. Registration is open now for individuals ... Continue Reading→
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Taste and See Pastoral Ministry Internship – deadline March 12th
The Office of Ministerial Relations is still receiving applications for the Taste and See internship. This is the sixth summer local churches provide opportunities to empower young adults in ... Continue Reading→
Bishop Ward Offers “Grace and Mercy” at Duke Divinity School
Bishop Hope Morgan Ward visited Duke Divinity School on Thursday, January 25, delivering a message titled "Grace and Mercy," reflecting upon Psalm 111 and celebrating the Lord's presence through Holy ... Continue Reading→
Am I Called?
For young men and women who may be considering what God created them to do, a question might be, 'am I called to be a pastor?' For the past five years, the North Carolina Annual Conference has ... Continue Reading→
Ministerial Education Fund (MEF) Application now available! Deadline March 7, 2018
The MEF application for the 2018-19 is now available via the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry scholarship portal. We have instructions and guidelines for this new process on our ... Continue Reading→
Upcoming Visit to the National Museum of African American History and Culture
The Office of Ministerial Relations and the Fairway District are again hosting a visit to Washington, DC to visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture on Thursday, January 25, ... Continue Reading→
Be of Good Courage: A Gathering of Clergy held at Nashville UMC
On Tuesday, September 12, clergy from across the North Carolina Annual Conference gathered to share in fellowship and worship together. Dr. Jerusha Neal, Assistant Professor of Homiletics at ... Continue Reading→
Visit to the National Museum of African American History and Culture
On Friday, September 8th, 23 clergy and laity of the North Carolina Annual Conference traveled to Washington D.C. to visit the newest Smithsonian museum - the National Museum of African American ... Continue Reading→
What can I do, besides pray?
Houston holds a special place in my heart. I was born in a southwestern suburb of the city - Friendswood - as were my two brothers. For me, Houston is my first home. And so my heart aches for the ... Continue Reading→
2017 Seminary Debt Repayment Endowment Application
Seminary Debt Repayment Endowment Application Now Available The Seminary Debt Repayment Endowment was established to aid clergy persons in addressing seminary debt. The application for this ... Continue Reading→