We’ve been listening to your feedback about email volume and are merging Threads and Connections into one email called Connections. Connections will be a once a week, mobile-friendly email that contains a video update from Bishop Ward, news and events (inform), thoughts and stories (inspire), and actionable items and resources (engage). We hope that you… Continue Reading→
Pilgrimage 2013
November 8-10 — Fayetteville, NC Born to Lead the Way. Born to Break the Chains. Visit nccpilgrimage.org for more details. Weekend Speaker: Olu Brown Saturday Night Feature: Jake Brothers Band Early Registration is open! The Pilgrimage Planning Team has extended the Group Participation deadline to September 30th. There are still a few spaces remaining for: Group Dramas/Skits, Group… Continue Reading→
Get Involved With Pilgrimage 2012
This year Pilgrimage will be November 9-11 in Fayetteville. The theme of the weekend is “If Not Us, Who? If Not Now, When?” with speaker Pastor Andy Lambert. Saturday night will feature Zach Hunter. Visit nccpilgrimage.org for promotional posters and to get involved through a personal Testimony, House Band Participation, Read more »
Ignite – Youth Academy of Christian Witness
The Commission on Evangelism has created a two-day event called IGNITE to empower youth to share their faith story and share the Good News of Christ! Andy Lambert is the leader for Ignite! Rev. Dr. Marty Cauley is writing a curriculum that will be fun, powerful, and Wesleyan! IGNITE runs September 28-30, 2012 at Camp… Continue Reading→
Disciple Making is NOT a Program
The training event, “Disciple Making is NOT a Program” happens January 13 and again January 14, 2012, at the UM Building in Garner from 9:30am-3:30pm. This event is for lay and clergy and will be presented by Dr. Steve Manskar, Director of Wesleyan Leadership for The General Board of Discipleship. Friday’s one day event will be repeated… Continue Reading→
40 Days of Prayer for Pilgrimage
Faith is a journey. Faith is a journey filled with high places and low spots; curves and sharp turns. On that journey we get lost, go over bumps, and sometimes enjoy a beautiful view along the way. People have God speak to them during mountaintop moments whether those moments are at camp, a retreat, or… Continue Reading→
The Power of Story March 14 & 15
A workshop for all who wish to communicate effectively in the 21st century – preachers, teachers, and life-long learners. Donald Davis was born in a Southern Appalachian mountain world rich in stories. “I didn’t learn stories, I just absorbed them,” he says as he recounts tales and more tales learned from a family of traditional… Continue Reading→
Global Vision March 15-20
Global Vision is for youth in grades 10-12. Participants will travel to Washington, DC and New York city taking part in seminars, tours, and sightseeing. The registration deadline is January 18. The purpose of Global Vision is to help youth gain further knowledge of world affairs in a Christian context, and enable them to respond as they feel called by God. … Continue Reading→
Employment Practices Liability Basics
Rev. Joy Melton, J.D., Chief Resource Officer for The United Methodist Property and Casualty Trust, will provide an overview of federal laws that apply to employment procedures and give practical advice for how churches fit into federal requirements and how churches can protect themselves with adequate employment practices and procedures. The course will cover the basic… Continue Reading→