Healthy Congregations and Effective Leaders in Every Place Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
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→
While most of the congregation worshiped online through Zoom on Sunday, September 6, 2020, Rev. David Joyner preached about patterning our lives after the example of Jesus through times of conflict and stress. And while it is tempting to dismiss or shun those who disagree or oppose us, Jesus would have us love and include… Continue Reading→
Each year the Key Taylor Award is given to a rural congregation that has committed to mission and service. They must pay their apportionments, support Advance giving, and demonstrate a commitment to ministerial growth. This year’s recipient is St. John UMC located in Avon, NC on the Outer Banks. Some of their many servant ministries… Continue Reading→
A choir member was overheard in the hallway saying, “Is there something special going on today that I don’t know about?” Rev. Jim Reed is proud of the Asbury UMC congregation in Washington, NC. Unbeknowst to them, he submitted an application for the Key Taylor Rural Church Award. Rev. Jim wrote, “When asked what we… Continue Reading→