News & Stories
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Clergy Compensation for 2025
Staff/Pastor Parish Relations Committee, Thank you for your leadership as chair of the Staff/Pastor Parish Relations Committee. The strength of your congregation through mission and ministry transforms the community! The Charge Conference season will be here soon. We are grateful for the prayerful consideration your committee will give to the compensation of your pastor for… Continue Reading→
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Tropical Storm Debby Update: Ways You Can Help Serve After a Disaster
We continue praying for all those impacted by Tropical Storm Debby. Disaster Ministries will continue to monitor potential paths and forecasts. We want to share some ways that you can help serve following a storm. We will share updates as more information becomes available and needs arise. Disaster Call Center We will most likely need… Continue Reading→
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Join Us for a Day of Learning with Elaine Heath
The Center for Leadership Excellence invites you to a Day of Learning with Elaine Heath. Join us for an interactive session to explore practical trauma interventions and pathways to foster both personal and communal healing. Continue Reading→
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Tropical Storm Debby Update: August 6
Disaster Ministries is continuing to monitor forecasts as Tropical Storm Debby approaches. The National Weather Service forecasts heavy rains, storm surges, and flooding over the next few days. Tropical Storm watches and warnings are in effect for areas along the NC coast. We will share updates on our website as more information becomes available. You… Continue Reading→
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New Faith Communities Orientation and Covenant Renewal Day
On August 1 New Faith Communities church planters gathered for a Common Learning Day at the Conference Office to learn from specialists that serve on our conference staff. Bishop Connie Shelton welcomed everybody, and our newest NFC staff member, Hope Ledbetter-Bock led us in a devotion reminding us that like the conference team (and our favorite… Continue Reading→
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Church Administration and Leadership: Contextual Worship Planning
The Center for Leadership Excellence presents a new webinar series, Church Administration and Leadership. The series will cover specialized topics and ministry essentials for targeted interests. Our first webinar, led by Carl Frazier and Ben Williams, is on Contextual Worship Planning. In this workshop, we will cover how to effectively plan for worship services. This… Continue Reading→
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Last Month in the NC Conference: July 2024
We’d like to keep everyone up-to-date about the happenings all across the NC Conference offices and committees, so we’ll be posting a roundup of all the major news at the end of every month. Here’s an overview of NC Conference events and updates from the month of July. NC Conference Center for Leadership Excellence Connectional… Continue Reading→
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UM101 – An Invitation and Challenge from Your Lay Servant Ministries Team
Have you planned your small group offerings for this year? Consider joining United Methodist congregations from across our conference in offering UM101! Continue Reading→
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Potential Tropical Cyclone Four Update: August 2
Disaster Ministries is currently monitoring the forecasts for Potential Tropical Cyclone Four. As more information becomes available, we will share updates on our website. We want to ensure that you are well-prepared and know where to find helpful information. Here are steps you can take to prepare your home and church: Preparation Resources for Churches… Continue Reading→