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Tag: Effective Leaders

  • The Bishop’s Gun Violence Prevention Task Force seeks to create safer, more peaceful communities throughout the North Carolina Annual Conference. Part of our work is advocating for responsible gun ownership to help decrease gun violence in our communities. The video showcases a recent advocacy event where we worked with partner non-profits to urge North Carolina…

  • Duke Divinity School Fall 2026 Study Leave

    Find time to read, reflect, research, or just relax with Study Leave for Ministry Professionals. Over the span of five to seven days, participants immerse themselves in learning and renewal through self-directed study, worship, and prayer on the campus of Duke University. Designed for Christian institutional leaders, pastors, program staff, or laity. We invite you…

  • Across our conference, laity serve in a variety of ways—preaching, teaching, leading ministries, and serving in local congregations and beyond.

  • Across our conference, certified lay servants, speakers, and ministers are leading worship, organizing community ministries, teaching, preaching, serving neighbors, and discovering new ways God is calling them to lead. We asked these laity to share how they got started and what advice they have for others exploring what God may be calling them toward.

  • Whether you teach Sunday School, lead a small group, facilitate a Bible study, or simply want to engage Scripture more deeply, these two in-person courses offer opportunities to strengthen your understanding of the Bible and your ability to lead others in faithful study.

  • Teaching Biblical Faith: Leading Small Group Bible Studies

    The Capital district LSM team is pleased to present this course open to all laity. This course is designed to help participants lead small groups through ten thoughtful approaches to scripture study. The goal is scriptural wisdom shaping both personal and congregational decision-making that shapes a more authentic, biblical faith.