How many roles do you occupy in life? How many different “hats” do you wear? Pastor? Mother? Grandmother? Aunt? Friend? Spouse? Teacher? I could name a million more. If I sense one common thread from my female friends and colleagues of all ages, it is that we feel so pulled in many different directions. We may even think that this is a good thing – something we are called to live with. After all, read what Paul writes in Corinthians:
Evaluating, Eliminating, and Energizing: Making Ministry Matter
The Center for Leadership Excellence presents a virtual workshop with Donna Claycomb Sokol… William Sloane Coffin once wrote, “Most church boats don’t like to be rocked; they prefer to lie at anchor rather than go places in stormy seas.” And yet, the church, along with so many other institutions, has been rocked mightily by the… Continue Reading→
Join us Wednesday for a Webinar!
Having trouble gearing up for the new year? Join us for a webinar with Alexis Carter Thomas. Participants will be invited to engage with a media clip and Scripture to look back, to look forward, and to look within. The vision is that our contemplation will allow us to walk away with insights and commitments… Continue Reading→
Embracing the New Year
Happy New Year! Many of us have long anticipated the arrival of 2021 and the hope we have for what this year might bring. But how do we prepare ourselves for this new year, especially as we continue to live in so much uncertainty and struggle? Join the Center for Leadership Excellence for a webinar… Continue Reading→
Join Our Facebook Group for Small Group Leaders
Do you lead a small group? Are you a pastor, librarian, or discipleship leader that resources small groups? Join our new online community for United Methodist Small Group Leaders. This private Facebook group provides the opportunity for us to come together around our shared experiences. The NC Conference Media Center is excited to host this… Continue Reading→
connections: Council of Bishops
Bishop Ward talks about her meeting this week with the Council of Bishops in her latest Connections video.
connections: Learning Opportunities
In this week’s Connections, Bishop Ward talks about two ways the NC Conference is engaging its leadership with learning opportunities. As of this posting, the second meeting mentioned has been postponed.
Hunt Joins Conference Staff
The Rev. Terry Hunt of Pembroke will join the Conference Connectional Ministries staff as Leadership Coordinator in July. In this new position, his primary responsibilities will be in church revitalization and connecting the local church with resources of the Conference and the General Church. Hunt also will serve as staff liaison to the Leadership Team… Continue Reading→
African-American Clergy Leadership Development
African-American Clergy Leadership Development at Lake Junaluska “Claiming Our Humanity for Ministry: Our Gifts to God’s Glory,” a seminar for African-American clergy will be April 20-22 at Lake Junaluska. The Rev. Clarence Brown, former district superintendent and the current senior pastor at Annandale UMC in Annandale, VA will be the lead facilitator of this event…. Continue Reading→
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