News & Stories
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AC 2025: Discover, Connect, and Transform in Pre-Conference Learning Labs
Jumpstart your conference experience with our dynamic Learning Labs on Wednesday, June 11, beginning at 3 pm. These engaging sessions are designed to equip, inspire, and connect you around the heart of disciple making, leader forming, and peace building. Featured leaders include Rev. Dr. Michael Adam Beck, Rev. Dr. Lydia Muñoz, Rev. Owen Barrow, Shelby… Continue Reading→
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Extension Ministry Spotlight: St. Mary’s Ecumenical Institute
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. Dr. Brent Laytham Rev. Dr. Brent Laytham serves as Dean of St. Mary’s Ecumenical Institute and Professor of Theology at St. Mary’s Seminary and University. He began United Methodist ministry in a… Continue Reading→
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35 Scholarships Awarded in NC Conference
With your support, the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) awarded 35 scholarships totaling $77,600 to students in the NC Conference. Across the denomination, GBHEM awarded more than $3.7 million in scholarships to 1,895 United Methodist students in 2024. Your participation in supporting United Methodist Student Day, World Communion Sunday, and Native American Sunday… Continue Reading→
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Extension Ministry Spotlight: General Board of Higher Education and Ministry
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. Dr. Trip Lowery Rev. Dr. Trip Lowery serves as the Associate General Secretary of Theological Education and Clergy Formation for the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM). He serves this… Continue Reading→
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Extension Ministry Spotlight: JVS Religious Outreach
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. Joy K. Van Staalduinen Rev. Joy K. Van Staalduinen serves youth and special needs ministry in Europe through JVS Religious Outreach. She is married to James and they have three children, Emmett,… 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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Carolina Black Clergy Leadership Retreat
We are excited to invite you to the 2025 Carolina Black Clergy Leadership Retreat, a sacred time set apart for renewal, relationship-building, and communion with God and God’s people. This year, we gather under the theme: “Ascension: The Power of the Preached Word” (Acts 1:4-5) to explore the transformative impact of preaching in our ministry… Continue Reading→
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Narrative Budgeting: Stories Behind the Numbers
The Financial Discipleship Committee, in partnership with the Center for Leadership Excellence, invites you to Narrative Budgeting: Stories Behind the Numbers, with Tom Greener. Continue Reading→
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New Compass Retirement Plan Webinar
Clergy are invited to learn more about the new Compass retirement plan coming January 1, 2026. This plan will replace the Clergy Retirement Security Program for full-time pastors. The webinar will be hosted by Wespath Benefits Educators on May 21, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. Register here to attend. Continue Reading→