Background: This past week I got to join some of our sisters and brothers at The Duke Endowment-sponsored Rural Church Convocation. Great event. Three times I heard reviewed information about how clergy—along with the folks who serve in other human-service-intensive callings—can focus their lives in ways that help them thrive. The good news, of course,… Continue Reading→
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Sept 10th & 11th – Dual ERT Training Offered in the Capital District
Basic Early Response Team (ERT) training This training will be held at Haye Barton UMC (2209 Fairview Rd. Raleigh, NC) on Monday & Tuesday, September 10th and 11th. This training begins at 5:30 pm and will end approximately at 9:30 pm. For ERT certification, you must attend BOTH sessions. The cost is $30 and snacks are… Continue Reading→
September 16 – MissionInsite Training
Discover New Ministry Opportunities to More Effectively Engage Your Community Using MissionInsite Who are your neighbors? Who does your church currently serve? What is your ministry area? What is the financial potential of your church? Are there new ministry opportunities for your church? These are some of the questions MissionInsite can help you answer. This… Continue Reading→
August 19 – SALT (Student and Adult Leadership Training)
Reminder – Get registered! The Classes and Presenters have been set: Games with a Purpose – Genevieve Nadler Brooks Communications/Social Media – Julia Royall What a Lead Pastor Desires in the Youth Ministry – Rev. Gray Southern Planning Your Next Short-Term Mission Experience – Danny Peck A Place at the Table – Ministry to and… Continue Reading→
Tool for Setting 2019 Clergy Compensation is Now Available
The 2019 Compensation and Personnel Policies for Pastors of The NC Conference of the United Methodist Church has been posted to the District website as a tool for churches to use when setting 2019 compensation packages for their pastor. The document is housed under the Resources tab on the Capital District website. For a printable… Continue Reading→
September 26-28: Retired Clergy and Spouse Retreat
To All Retired Pastors and Spouses, You are invited to the Annual Retired Pastor’s Beach Retreat. As last year, it will be held at the Fort Caswell Beach Conference Center in Oak Island. This year’s dates are September 26 – 28, 2018. The guest speaker this year will be Bishop Will Willimon (Probably the best… Continue Reading→
Sept. 15 – You are Invited to Covered Dish and Conversation
If you would like to print or share this flyer and information, you are encouraged to use this pdf: Meet me at the Table invite 9.2018
Black Creek UMC Community Garden in the News
Spirit of giving grows in this garden By Drew C. Wilson | dwilson@wilsontimes.com | 252-265-7818 BLACK CREEK — The motto in Black Creek is “A Small Town with a Big Heart.” Parishioners at Black Creek United Methodist Church represent that spirit with their annual community garden. “This was a mission we wanted to do as a church to… Continue Reading→
Building an Intentional Discipleship System
Jesus said, “Go and make disciples of all nations” and our Methodist mission statement says, “Make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world,” but do you ever find yourself wondering how? The global nature of these statements beckons the question – “What can I do in my little corner of the world?” Thankfully,… Continue Reading→
Sponsor A Camper
La Estrella has an exciting opportunity happening next week – Camp Chestnut Ridge is sending counselors and staff to lead a traveling day camp for the children of La Estrella for a 5 day long summer day camp. In the spring, Camp Chestnut Ridge received a grant for 25 campers to be paid in full… Continue Reading→
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