The pandemic has reminded us that we are all in this together! The shifts our churches have experienced help us realize that we must rethink stewardship and work collaboratively toward ministry goals ... Continue Reading→

Healthy Congregations and Effective Leaders in Every Place Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World
The pandemic has reminded us that we are all in this together! The shifts our churches have experienced help us realize that we must rethink stewardship and work collaboratively toward ministry goals ... Continue Reading→
Do you know a youth who has made an impact for Christ in your church or community during these past two years? The North Carolina Conference is seeking nominations for the Harry Denman Evangelism ... Continue Reading→
Have you seen your pastor reaching out into the community to form deeper connections with your neighbors? The North Carolina Conference is seeking nominations for the Harry Denman Evangelism ... Continue Reading→
The past two years of hybrid and online worship meant new avenues for evangelism. As pastors, church leaders, and youth honed their skills in Facebook live, streaming, and recording worship, our UMCs ... Continue Reading→
It's natural to think of our camps and retreat centers in the summer, when they are filled with children and youth whose young lives are touched and transformed for Christ. However, the ministry ... Continue Reading→
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 ... Continue Reading→
Friends in Christ, Justice is an attribute of God that flows out of God’s love for us. Scripture teaches us in the lessons of Nicodemus (John 3, 19) and the Woman at the Well (John 4) that God’s ... Continue Reading→
On January 18, 1771, the North Carolina General Assembly approved the disbursement of public funds to enslavers as compensation for the executions of Black people they held in bondage. Nearly a dozen ... Continue Reading→
The following information comes from the CDC: Direct Service Providers (DSPs) include personal care attendants, direct support professionals, paraprofessionals, therapists, and others. They provide a ... Continue Reading→
One of the wonderful things about each new year is that it brings with it a sense of a new beginning, 365 days of promise and possibility. Some use this time to bring freshness to their lives. You may ... Continue Reading→