Please see below for an offer from one of our partners in ministry… Also note that clergywomen in the North Carolina Conference could pair this opportunity with grant funding available from COSROW. Reach out to Laura Dunlap by December 20 if you are interested in this grant funding. An Invitation to Flourish in Ministry and Life Led… Continue Reading→
Register Now for “Delivered to You”!
Active clergy– register for “Delivered to You,” which will take place November 8 and 9, 1:00 to 4:30 p.m., Central time. This dynamic virtual event will focus on the five dimensions of wellness (spiritual, physical, emotional, financial and social) with informative units on clergy taxes, navigating the world of healthcare, Wespath retirement plans, the results of the Clergy… Continue Reading→
Tom Berlin Workshop is Next Week!
In a tough and tiring year, how do we find our feet and continue stepping forward in faith, trusting in God’s abundant gifts for our present and our future? Join us on October 13, 10am-noon ET, for a virtual workshop with Tom Berlin. This workshop is designed for clergy and laity to attend together, and… Continue Reading→
Called to a Life of Abundance
We have heard from many pastors and laity alike that these past 18 months have felt like wandering in the wilderness. Even more, as our communities of faith seek to envision the future, many are finding themselves stuck in a scarcity mindset, even though we know God has called us to a life of abundance. … Continue Reading→
Educational Resources for Christians on the COVID-19 Vaccine
Churches have an important role to play in ending the COVID-19 pandemic. Pastors can share accurate health and theological information that can help their congregants make informed decisions about the COVID-19 vaccine. It is helpful to understand the specific concerns of your congregation and not the ones you hear about on the news or social… Continue Reading→
Choosing Abundance – A Virtual Workshop with Tom Berlin
The Center for Leadership Excellence invites you to a workshop with Tom Berlin. At times we find ourselves wandering in what feels like barren lands. Our inclination may be to default to a mindset of scarcity and choose to retreat and disengage. Yet as followers of Christ, we should follow in faith and respond in… Continue Reading→
An Encouragement for September
For several of my childhood years, we had the habit of spending Labor Day underground. School would start the next day and this was the last opportunity for a summer activity. One year, as we were in the middle of a four-hour tour through Mammoth Cave, the guide told us to stop for a break and sit on some large boulders along the trail. Everyone in the group was most grateful and told him so. “Oh no, this isn’t a reward for what you just came through. This rest is to prepare you for what’s ahead.”
“Delivered to You” For Active Clergy Coming in November
Due to ongoing COVID-19 developments and in the spirit of Wespath’s commitment to caring for those who serve, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the 2021 in-person revItup! and Clergy Benefits Academy events. Instead, in November we will once again host “Delivered to You,” an online event open to all active UMC clergy… Continue Reading→
Check Out This Opportunity!
Bishop Hope Morgan Ward connected us with the Rev. Dr. Vicki Johnson so that we could make everyone aware of this opportunity for clergy through The Art of WellBeing. Please address any inquiries directly to Vicki Johnson (vickiloflinjohnson@gmail.com). Overview: This course is designed for leaders who wish to optimize personal wellbeing so that positive energy… Continue Reading→