Healthy Congregations and Effective Leaders in Every Place Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
April 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected health systems globally, crippling service delivery in both high and low-resource countries. However, the effects on already weakened health systems in the developing world have been far more devastating. In recent weeks, the COVID-19 case count – first in Brazil and now in India – has risen… Continue Reading→
Attention rural churches! Now is the time to tell us how you have been witnessing God’s love and mercy! How have you served your community? What have you done to make a difference in the lives of your neighbors? Where has the Holy Spirit led you in your faith journey? Who has seen Jesus through… Continue Reading→
PIM Receives Special Recognition! PIM’s SYSTEM program was one of 10 centers across North Carolina to participate in a NASA Design Challenge along with being an evaluation site to highlight the need for authentic, hands-on, real-world applications of STEM. The design challenge is a partnership between NASA and the U.S. Department of Education’s 21st Century… Continue Reading→
The North Carolina Council of Churches will host its 2021 Legislative Seminar virtually from Monday, April 26 through Friday, April 30 daily at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Held biennially when the General Assembly holds its “long session,” the Seminar offers people of faith the factual tools they need to faithfully consider the policy matters… Continue Reading→
Our Friends at Methodist Home for Children brought this story to our attention. It happened in North Carolina recently – a 6-year-old boy appeared in front of a juvenile court judge on a complaint that he picked a flower near his bus stop. He was too young to understand where he was or what he… Continue Reading→
Freedom Global: Uhuru Girls’ Academy in Kenya is a private secondary education school that provides opportunities for girls from vulnerablebackgrounds. In spite of poverty, tribal violence and displacement, abuse and poorly resourced primary schools, these students have madeeducation a priority. The Academy emphasizes the development of critical thinking skills in a personal and creative environment… Continue Reading→
We have the opportunity to address food insecurity and systemic racism at the same time! Join us on Zoom March 8, at 2 p.m. to learn more! Farmers of color in the United States continue to endure systemic racism within the food system that causes significant and consistent social, economic, and political harm. RAFI (Rural Faith… Continue Reading→
Cancer Companions brings hope to anyone coping with cancer. There are one-on-one or group volunteer companions, prayer partners, bible studies, devotionals, resources and more. You can easily start a Cancer Companions group in your church! Please consider the benefits of serving God’s people through this ministry. Five Ways Cancer Companions Will Impact Your Church Lives… Continue Reading→
Get Your Sweet Potatoes While They Last! Through the partnership of the Society of St. Andrew (SOSA), a warehouse in Snow Hill, and MERCI, there will be a distribution of sweet potatoes on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at 10:00 AM. There will be 38 bins of sweet potatoes available, each containing about 1100 lbs. Churches… Continue Reading→
Our Conference has supported vulnerable persons in Armenia for over 25 years. Although our Mission Team has been engaged in many programs that are teaching self-improvement and sustainability, there are times in which we are called upon to help with humanitarian relief. After the most recent military conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Project Agape was… Continue Reading→