New Faith Communities hosted Orientation and Covenant Renewal Day with current church planters at the NC Conference building on August 2. The planters were able to learn more about the NC Conference offices and ministry programs.
The Corridor district Lay Servant Ministries team presents For the Common Good: Discovering and Using Your Spiritual Gifts…
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All participants are expected to read the participant book, For the Common Good: Discovering and Using Your Spiritual Gifts by Christine Harman, before taking this course.
About this course: This course reminds us that the Holy Spirit gives each Christian one or more spiritual gifts to be used for the common good. It guides readers to discover their own particular gifts and learn to use their gifts to serve others.
Participants will:
For questions about the course, please contact Corridor district LSM co-director Vicki Ambrose, vambrose@nccumc.org.
Thank you for your interest. Registration for this course has closed. If you believe you have time to order and read the book prior to class and would like to request an exception to register late, please contact cle@nccumc.org.
Pastor Rod Mullen was born in Durham, NC, and spent many weekends as a child fishing with his parents at Emerald Isle. Pastor Mullen has served United Methodist churches across the eastern half of the state. From 2001 to 2004, Pastor Mullen worked in England on behalf of the United Bible Societies compiling a Greek text of the Gospel of John for the use of translators. While there, Pastor Mullen also worked with a circuit of Methodist churches. His wife, who is originally from China, and he has two young daughters. Pastor Mullen enjoys history, occasionally dressing up as a Revolutionary War soldier for commemoration. Their daughters enjoy the beach, for which he is thankful for.
The Harbor district Lay Servant Ministries team presents Called to Preach…
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All participants are expected to read the participant book, From Pew to Pulpit: A Beginners Guide to Preaching by Clifton F. Gurthrie, before taking this course.
About the Course:
This course is designed for those who have not completed formal preaching training, for pastors seeking a basic refresher course, and for others who are called upon to preach in a pastor’s absence.
Learners will:
For any questions regarding this course, please contact Sandy Core at score@nccumc.org.
Thank you for your interest. Registration for this course has closed. If you believe you have time to order and read the book prior to class and would like to request an exception to register late, please contact cle@nccumc.org.
Mike Macdonald is a United Methodist pastor (retired) with over forty years of service in Arkansas, England, and western North Carolina. He served as a youth director, a student pastor, and a lay pastor before being ordained as a deacon in 1983 and an elder in 1985. As an elder in the Western North Carolina Conference, he served the Polkton Charge, Main Street (Albemarle), Mt. Pleasant, Broad Street (Mooresville), Andrews, and Black Mountain. He served as an interim pastor of Bolton and Hallsboro United Methodist churches from January—June 2023.
Mike has been published in the Upper Room multiple times, and he has had articles published in numerous newspapers such as the Chicago Tribune, the Baltimore Sun, and Charlotte Observer. He has also done several commentaries for NPR stations in Charlotte and Winston-Salem. He won the sermon contest in the Circuit Rider (magazine sent to all UMC pastors) two out of the three years it was held. He has also had crosswords published by the Los Angeles Times and Universal syndicates.
Mike has been married to Delaine Peckham Macdonald since November 5, 1983. They have twins, Caleb and Rebekah (married to Jaalan Corpening), born in 1990. Mike and Delaine have been active in Marriage Encounter Methodist for over thirty years and are currently serving as National Executive Clergy Couple. They retired to Oak Island in 2020 and are active in the Ocean View UMC.
The Corridor district Lay Servant Ministries team presents Soul Reset: Relearning the Rhythms of Grace Through Daily Life with God…
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All participants are expected to read the participant book, Soul Reset: Breakdown, Breakthrough, and the Journey to Wholeness by Junius B. Dotson, before taking this course.
About this course: This course helps participants discover the power of rest through practices that create spiritual wholeness. Beyond toxic cultures and “idols” of busyness, distraction, and consumption at the root of so much of our anxiety and dis-ease, participants are invited to find their rest in the healing nearness of Jesus Christ.
Course goals:
For questions about the course, please contact Corridor district LSM co-director Vicki Ambrose, vambrose@nccumc.org.
Thank you for your interest. Registration for this course has closed. If you believe you have time to order and read the book prior to class and would like to request an exception to register late, please contact cle@nccumc.org.
Anggie Thompson is a certified lay minister (CLM) in the Corridor district, currently serving as the facilitator of the Certified Lay Minister Candidate Training Program and a member of the CLM Steering Committee.
She doesn’t like to be bored so she keeps busy serving her community and beyond as a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, a volunteer for New Rattitude Rat Terrier Rescue, and serving on the Board of Directors of her local fire department, all this in addition to working a full-time job. In her spare time, Anggie also likes to make homemade soap and skin care products. Her family is the light of her life so she enjoys spending time with her husband and two rescued rat terriers, two sons and their families, which include four of the most beautiful and enjoyable granddaughters and one handsome and fun grandson.
The Sound district Lay Servant Ministries team presents the Basic Course in Lay Servant Ministries…
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All participants are expected to read the Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course Participant’s Book, by Sandy Jackson and Brian Jackson, prior to taking this course.
About the Course: This is an overview course that provides helpful background for all laypersons in service in the church and community. It is also required for all who pursue recognition in Lay Servant Ministries. The Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course is a foundational course designed to equip new church leaders and renew current leaders in The United Methodist Church. It explores:
For questions about the course, please contact
Kim Rice Smith at k.smith@nccumc.org.
Thank you for your interest. Registration for this course closed at 11pm on August 13. The purpose for the deadline is to give registrants enough time to order and read the book prior to class. If you can meet this requirement and would like to request an exception to register late, please contact cle@nccumc.org. Or, you can check this link for other upcoming courses: https://nccumc.org/laity/course-list/upcoming-courses/
Kim Rice Smith currently serves as the Sound District Lay Leader. Within her home church of Cherry Point UMC, she serves as president of the United Women in Faith and as the communications coordinator. Prior to these roles, Kim served as the Sound District Congregations 4 Children Coordinator for eight years. She has served in various leadership roles within her local church including One Council chair, Mission & Ministry chair, and many others over the years.
Service to her community has included 20 years with the Craven County Board of Education, president of the Havelock Chamber of Commerce, and many other leadership roles over the years where her practice has always been to develop both individual strengths and to build effective teams to accomplish meaningful goals.
Kim has always been passionate about developing and strengthening leaders! Her background in leadership both within the UMC and outside those walls as she has served her own community will bring a unique perspective to this class. Her passion is sharing her faith through writing. You can find out more about Kim by visiting her website at www.kimricesmith.com.
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