News & Stories
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Extension Ministry Spotlight: United Methodist Foundation
Welcome to our series that spotlights NC Conference pastors serving in extension ministries. Read about other extension ministers as these stories are published weekly. Rev. Lynn Benson Rev. Lynn Benson serves as the Director of Legacy Giving at the United Methodist Foundation. The opportunity to serve with the Foundation is allowing Rev. Benson to connect her passion… Continue Reading→
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Upcoming Grant, Scholarship & Loan Opportunities
The NC Conference recommends the following grants, scholarships, and loans available to United Methodist churches and ministry leaders in the North Carolina Conference. These programs are funded by the Conference or our partner organizations. The funding opportunities listed here have application deadlines in the near future. Additional funding opportunities will be available later in the… Continue Reading→
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Methodist Home for Children Announces Rev. Ben Williams as President and CEO
Rev. Ben Williams has recently been named the President and CEO of Methodist Home for Children, starting August 1, 2025, following Rev. Bruce Stanley’s retirement. Williams, senior pastor at Christ UMC in Chapel Hill, has served United Methodist churches within the North Carolina Conference for 23 years. Williams will remain at Christ UMC until July… Continue Reading→
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Extension Ministry Spotlight: Methodist Home for Children
Welcome to our series that spotlights NC Conference pastors serving in extension ministries. Read about other extension ministers as these stories are published weekly. Rev. Bruce Stanley Rev. Bruce Stanley retired as the President and CEO of Methodist Home for Children on June 30, 2025. We give thanks for his 19 years of faithful service and leadership,… Continue Reading→
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Summer is in Full Swing at Camps Chestnut Ridge, Don Lee, and Rockfish
The sound of laughter echoing through the trees, the splash of paddles on the water, and the rhythm of camp songs rising from dining halls—it’s official: summer camp is in full swing at Camps Chestnut Ridge, Don Lee, and Rockfish! Across North Carolina, these three beloved camps have come alive with the energy and joy… Continue Reading→
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Bishop Hope Morgan Ward Appointed as a Trustee of The Duke Endowment
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Duke Endowment is pleased to announce the appointment of retired United Methodist Church Bishop Hope Morgan Ward to its Board of Trustees. Ward served as Bishop of the North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church from 2012 until her retirement in 2021. She currently serves as Ecumenical Officer for the… Continue Reading→
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Connect Your College Students to Campus Ministry!
As you celebrate your seniors, make one more investment in their faith formation by connecting those going to college to a campus ministry. We’ve made it simple for you. Share your student(s) contact information on this form: https://tinyurl.com/nccampusministry If there is a United Methodist Campus Minister or Chaplain at their college or university, our campus… Continue Reading→
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Extension Ministry Spotlight: Hope Restorations
Welcome to our series that spotlights NC Conference pastors serving in extension ministries. Read about other extension ministers as these stories are published weekly. Rev. Chris Jenkins Rev. Chris Jenkins is the Founder/Executive Director of Hope Restorations. He is a second-career pastor who enjoys living and sharing the Gospel in non-religious settings. His first ministry is his… Continue Reading→
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New Solar Power Plant is Boosting Self-Reliance and Student Confidence at Africa University
When load shedding, introduced over the past two years, led to frequent electricity blackouts in the eastern part of Zimbabwe, Jose Tenete Domingos Lumboa and fellow students at Africa University had to deal with learning disruptions. The university responded to these scheduled outages, known as load shedding and meant to manage the demand for… Continue Reading→