In June 2019, the NCCUMC Commission on the Status and Role of Women partnered with the Center for Leadership Excellence to begin sending monthly emails of encouragement to women in ministry in the NC Conference. Written by women in ministry for women in ministry, these emails highlight voices from around the Conference and offer specific… Continue Reading→
Take a Happy Break!
Let’s add a little playfulness to our day. Join Rev. Courtney Ellis, author of Happy Now: Let Playfulness Lift Your Load and Renew Your Spirit, for a seminar designed to help lift your load and renew your spirit through one of the most life-giving spiritual practices of all: the power of playfulness! Together we’ll laugh,… Continue Reading→
Disaster Preparation for Older Adults
Here are a few steps you or caregivers can take to help older adults prepare for natural disasters: Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. Please contact your insurance company for more information. Emergency Contact Information Create a list of… Continue Reading→
An Encouragement for November
A few weeks ago I attended a retreat at a Catholic center along with other clergy women. The moment I stepped into the building my eyes caught a picture frame on the wall with the words: “Be still and know that I am God.” As I read these words in my mind, I let out a deep sigh. I sensed my shoulders drop, and then I inhaled and exhaled one more time. As I went from one room to another, I noticed that the space was filled not only with beautiful images of saints but also every room had a picture frame with the phrase “Be still and know that I am God.”
Strategizing End of Year Giving
Don’t stop now! Even if your generosity series has been preached, there are other ways to reach out for giving opportunities. Join the Center for Leadership Excellence next week, with Jennifer Williams and Scott McKenzie, for a webinar on strategizing end-of-year giving. Finishing with a Purpose: Strategizing End of Year GivingPresented by the Center for… Continue Reading→
Returning to the Beloved Community: Compassion Fatigue, Lay Leadership, and the PTSD of the Pandemic
A Free Online Learning Event for lay leaders, clergy, and laity with Micheal Pope and Schuyler Rhodes, will be presented by the Association of Annual Conference Lay Leaders on Saturday, November 13 from noon until 2 pm. What has been the impact of COVID-19 and more than a year of lockdown on our mental, social, spiritual and… Continue Reading→
Happiness: Incorporating Playfulness into our Lives and Churches
The Center for Leadership Excellence invites you to a webinar. In the midst of an incredibly difficult ministry season, more faith leaders are feeling the threat of burnout than ever. Our wells have run dry, our creativity has run its course, and we are exhausted beyond belief. What should we do now? Join Rev. Courtney… Continue Reading→
Finishing with a Purpose: Strategizing End of Year Giving
The Center for Leadership Excellence invites you to a webinar. Though pledge cards may already be in the offering plate or submitted online, there are other ways to approach end-of-year giving in your church. There is still time and opportunity to encourage your online and in-person congregants to choose generosity. We will look at practical… Continue Reading→
Online Class: Creating a Narrative Budget – The Story Behind the Numbers
Discipleship Ministries is excited to announce the launch of a new course for local church leaders: Creating a Narrative Budget – The Story Behind the Numbers. The new course is written and hosted by the Rev. Dr. Ken Sloane, Director of Stewardship & Generosity, who introduces the course and sets up each of the sessions in… Continue Reading→
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