Premiered at the Smithsonian’s 2023 Folklife Festival, “Faith in Blackness” explores the spirituality of Afro-Latines across different religions and faith practices. The film seeks to explore the relationship between the racial identity of Black Latines and their spirituality.
Co-sponsored by the Race Equity & Justice Ministries office, this screening and panel discussion is open to the public with no cost to attend. This event will begin at 5:00 pm on February 27.
Since the New Year is an opportunity to refresh perspectives and ideas…why not join us on January 30 for a Day of Learning with this very goal? We’ll spend this time dreaming, unearthing creative concepts, and working through innovation exercises to get you thinking about the fresh ideas that might be a part of your congregation in 2024.
Eight More Days for the Team Discount! We’re all better with a team. Dream with your colleagues, your pastor, or your laity and lay the groundwork for future ministry collaboration. Register 3 or more from your church by January 10 and receive a 20% discount on your total registration!
The Good News of Shipwreck:
What Does Church Look Like Now?
Presented by the Center for Leadership Excellence
with Kenda Creasy Dean
Tuesday, January 30, 2024, 9:30am – 3pm ET
Hayes Barton UMC (2209 Fairview Road, Raleigh)
$40 includes lunch
About Kenda Creasy Dean:
Kenda Creasy Dean is an ordained United Methodist pastor and the Mary D. Synnott Professor of Youth, Church, and Culture at Princeton Theological Seminary, where she
works closely with the Institute for Youth Ministry and the Farminary. In 2013 she and Mark DeVries co-founded Ministry Incubators.
She is the author of numerous books on youth and the church, including Innovating for Love: Joining God’s Expedition through Christian Social Innovation, Almost Christian: What the Faith of Our Teenagers Is Telling the American Church, and The Godbearing Life: The Art of Soul-Tending in Youth Ministry, co-authored with Ron Foster, which just came out in its 25th anniversary edition, rewritten with (millennial) Megan DeWald.
A graduate of Miami University (Ohio), Wesley Theological Seminary (Washington, DC), and Princeton Theological Seminary (New Jersey), Kenda has served churches in Arlington, VA, College Park, MD, and Kingston, NJ. She and her husband, Kevin, love digging their toes in the sand on the Jersey shore and hanging out with their hilarious grown kids.
The Safe Sanctuaries Committee and the Center for Leadership Excellence present an advanced workshop in Safer Sanctuaries to prepare leaders to train others in their church…
The purpose of this in-person training is to equip leaders with new and updated Safer Sanctuaries material from the recently published resource.
This workshop is relevant for leaders responsible for Safe Sanctuaries in district, conference, and local church contexts. Attendees will leave prepared to train others and will have the ability to implement holistic Safe Sanctuaries ministry in their churches. We encourage you to attend and equip your church for safer ministries, risk reduction, and abuse prevention within your church.
Safer Sanctuaries: Train the Trainer
Presented by the Center for Leadership Excellence
with the NC Conference Safe Sanctuaries Team
and Kevin Johnson
Saturday, March 2, 2024, 10am – 3pm ET
NC Conference Building, Garner
$10, includes lunch
About Kevin Johnson:
The Rev. Dr. Kevin Johnson serves as Director of Children’s Ministries for Congregational Vitality & Intentional Discipleship at Discipleship Ministries for the United Methodist Church. Kevin’s hero Fred Rogers suggests that we “listen to the children, learn about them, learn from them. Think of the children first.” This quote defines Rev. Kev’s approach to ministry, as well as his passion for intergenerational worship and communication.
Kevin, an ordained elder of the Kentucky Annual Conference, has over twenty years of ministry experience. He holds an M.Div. (Master of Divinity) from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary and a D.Min. (Doctorate in Ministry) in Homiletical Leadership from Phillips Theological Seminary. Prior to his call into ministry, Kevin worked in the hospital setting with physically disabled patients and in psychiatric group homes for emotionally, sexually, and physically abused children and youth. Kevin currently lives near Nashville, TN, with his wife Jennifer, who together just celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary. They are the proud parents of three adult children, Braden (28), JonMarie (23), and Will (18).
Mary Gladstone-Highland is joining us Wednesday for a webinar on church conflict.
Grab your lunch and come learn from one of the authors of the newly-published and much-talked-about book, Calm: How to End Destructive Conflict in Your Church.
Navigating Church Conflict:
Discovering the Heart of the Matter
Presented by the Center for Leadership Excellence
with Mary Gladstone-Highland
Wednesday, November 29, 2023, 1-2pm ET
About the Webinar:
Conflict within a church community can be challenging, but it also presents an opportunity for growth and reconciliation. This insightful webinar will delve into the heart of church conflict, helping you understand its root causes and equipping you with essential tools for effectively managing and resolving these issues.
Whether you’re a pastor, church leader, or a concerned member, join us to gain valuable insights and practical strategies for promoting unity and harmony within your church. Learn to transform conflicts into opportunities for spiritual growth and strengthen the bonds that make your congregation a loving and supportive family.
About Mary Gladstone-Highland:
Mary Gladstone-Highland is a Certified Nonprofit Professional with eighteen years of experience leading organizations. Mary holds a Master of Public Administration and a Certificate in Advanced Study in Conflict and Collaboration. She is also a Certified Fund Raising Executive and author. Mary is skilled at analyzing large amounts of information to find creative solutions to complex problems. She strives to use an asset-based approach in every situation. Mary is the author of Grant Writing: The Complete Workbook for Writing Grant Proposals that Win and the co-author of Calm: How to End Destructive Conflict in Your Church.
Register a team from your church and join us for this Day of Learning on creativity and innovation with Kenda Creasy Dean.
Come with an idea for ministry—or not (you’ll have one by the end of our day together)—and see where it goes!
Bring Your Team! We believe this Day of Learning will have the best impact when teams of clergy and laity attend together. Register 3 or more from your church by January 10 and receive a 20% discount on your total registration! We can’t wait for you to join us!
The Good News of Shipwreck:
What Does Church Look Like Now?
Presented by the Center for Leadership Excellence
with Kenda Creasy Dean
Tuesday, January 30, 2024, 9:30am – 3pm ET
Hayes Barton UMC (2209 Fairview Road, Raleigh)
$40 includes lunch
About Kenda Creasy Dean:
Kenda Creasy Dean is an ordained United Methodist pastor and the Mary D. Synnott Professor of Youth, Church, and Culture at Princeton Theological Seminary, where she
works closely with the Institute for Youth Ministry and the Farminary. In 2013 she and Mark DeVries co-founded Ministry Incubators.
She is the author of numerous books on youth and the church, including Innovating for Love: Joining God’s Expedition through Christian Social Innovation, Almost Christian: What the Faith of Our Teenagers Is Telling the American Church, and The Godbearing Life: The Art of Soul-Tending in Youth Ministry, co-authored with Ron Foster, which just came out in its 25th anniversary edition, rewritten with (millennial) Megan DeWald.
A graduate of Miami University (Ohio), Wesley Theological Seminary (Washington, DC), and Princeton Theological Seminary (New Jersey), Kenda has served churches in Arlington, VA, College Park, MD, and Kingston, NJ. She and her husband, Kevin, love digging their toes in the sand on the Jersey shore and hanging out with their hilarious grown kids.
Thinking about new ministry opportunities? Feeling the nudge to go in a new direction? Connecting to new people?
Let us know about it! Applications are due by this Friday!
Be sure to read ALL of the guidelines before submitting your application. We welcome all NCCUMC affiliated organizations to apply. There MUST be NCCUMC local church connections.
