News & Stories
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Discipleship Resources for Visitors
Discipleship Level 2: Exploring Visits churches. Starts reading the Bible. Tries a bible study or mission project. Gives occasionally. The new faces you see in your church community are interested in developing their spiritual life. They may be visiting several different churches. They may have just moved to your area. They could be newly interested in… Continue Reading→
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Discipleship Resources for Seekers
Discipleship Level 1: Searching Searching for a more meaningful life. Curious about God. Where can you meet people who are seeking a more meaningful life? How should you engage with them? The Media Center recommends these resources to start making new disciples in your church by reaching out to those who are curious about spirituality and… Continue Reading→
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How to Choose the Right Study for Your Group
Before choosing the next study for your small group, consider where your group members are on their discipleship journey. Then, look for a study that will help your members grow. Disciples move from Searching to Exploring to Beginning to Growing to Maturing. Selecting a study that meets the spiritual needs of your participants can keep… Continue Reading→
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Study Ideas for Your Small Group
It is never too soon to start planning for your next Sunday School, Small Group, or Bible study. The earlier your request, the more likely the study you want will be available. Here are some options for getting ideas about which study you would like to start next: Pathfinders | New Resources | Advanced Search… Continue Reading→
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Voices – Episode 10: “I’m Black. I’m Christian. I’m Methodist.” w/ Justin Coleman
Rev. Justin Coleman (University UMC) discusses diversity in the church, mental health, and his story in the new book, “I’m Black. I’m Christian. I’m Methodist.” More information on “I’m Black. I’m Christian. I’m Methodist.”: https://www.abingdonpress.com/product/9781791017095/. Mental Health and Care: https://amplifymedia.com/mental-health-and-care/. Continue Reading→
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Catholic Charities of Diocese of Raleigh Awards Disaster Ministries a Grant for Recovery and Rebuilding Efforts
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh has awarded NC Conference Disaster Ministries a grant to support recovery and rebuilding efforts on Ocracoke Island. We are grateful for the generosity of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh and their support of rebuilding homes, communities, and lives in eastern North Carolina. Continue Reading→
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Important Volunteer Announcement
NOTICE CONCERNING VOLUNTEERS: Effective immediately, all Disaster Ministries centers are not accepting volunteers, due to rising COVID-19 case numbers. This will be in effect the rest of this year and into January 2021. Please watch this website and the Disaster Ministries Facebook page for updates. Thank you. Continue Reading→
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Voices – Episode 9: Advent w/ Molly White
This season for Advent, the Board of Church and Society of the North Carolina Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church has prepared recorded Advent evening prayers for each day. Each evening prayer will be led by clergy or laity in our Conference and focuses on the theme of Shalom. By participating each evening in these… Continue Reading→