News & Stories
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Redeeming Creation and Zoom Fatigue
The first ever Redeeming Creation Conference is just a few weeks away, and I hope you’re as excited about it as I am. But, truth be told, it seems like […] Continue Reading→
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connections: Annual Conference 2021
Bishop Ward introduces the scriptural theme for Annual Conference 2021 and gives details about the agenda. Continue Reading→
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New Upcoming Events Page
Curious about what is happening next at the Center for Leadership Excellence? We now have a new Upcoming Events page, where you can find information about all of our upcoming […] Continue Reading→
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From the Bishop: Bishop’s Day Apart on May 5
Dear Friends, We are God’s flock. Jesus is our Good Shepherd. – John 10 I invite you to be present for a virtual gathering of all interested laity and clergy in […] Continue Reading→
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An Open Response to the General Agencies of the UMC
Statement of the NC Conference Creation Care Committee in response to the recent statement “General Agencies of the United Methodist Church Commit to Net-Zero Emissions by 2050”: We applaud the […] Continue Reading→
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A Prayer for Elizabeth City
Dear friends in Christ, Our hearts are heavy as we experience with our friends in Elizabeth City the death of Andrew Brown, Jr., by gunshots fired by police. We pray […] Continue Reading→
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Are You Moving? 9 Resources for Church Transitions
Are you moving to a new appointment? Is your church getting a new pastor? Use these resources to help make a successful transition for you, your church, and your family. […] Continue Reading→
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Leadership Fellows Curriculum for 2021-2022
The curriculum is the backbone of the Leadership Fellows program. A team of church leaders and education professionals whose careers focus on leadership development developed the curriculum, and we continue to […] Continue Reading→
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A Pastoral Prayer as Derek Chauvin is Convicted in Minneapolis
Jesus Christ stands among us, alive forevermore, as we approach Good Shepherd Sunday, marked each year soon after Easter. Consider the strong words of Jesus: I am the Good Shepherd. […] Continue Reading→