Resourcing local pastors and churches in the Gateway District to help make disciples of all nations for the transformation of the world.
Have you ever thought about hymns as sermons, some of our Methodist Hymns are power packed with some good theological stuff, the kind of rhetoric that would have one say “that will preach”. The hymn that comes to mind is about prayer, “What a Friend We Have in Jesus“. Each sentence in every stanza has the potential… Continue Reading→
Clergy – Check your Conference email for an opportunity to participate in the Nation’s longest running study of clergy health and well-being. If you cannot locate your survey, you are asked to email clergyhealth.panel@duke.edu. Once your survey is completed, you will receive a link to a $50 online gift card.
“But as for me, I will look to the Lord, I will wait for the God of my salvation; my God will hear me.” The Prophet doesn’t have faith in humanity, but he declares his confidence in the Lord. For the Prophet Micah it is a personal, possessive relationship he claims with God as he… Continue Reading→
The following changes are happening immediately regarding Bishop Fairley’s Welcome Service and District Gatherings as well as Charge Conferences. As we continue to monitor the COVID-19 trends, including increases in cases and hospitalizations, and out of a desire to “do no harm” as we look ahead to opportunities to gather across our connection, the Cabinet… Continue Reading→
The seventh time (Elijah’s servant) said, “Look, a little cloud no bigger than a person’s hand is rising out of the sea.” 1 Kings 18: 41-44 I thank God for the stories of my childhood. In the 1930’s and 40’s my grandmother as well as the church community shared this story about a faith experience that… Continue Reading→
The purpose of this experience is to acquaint pastors with a helpful tool to use as laypersons seek to discover God’s call in their lives. In examining our spiritual gifts, we begin to see how they may point us toward the ministry to which God is calling us. If you have questions about this event,… Continue Reading→
“Give Me This Mountain”Joshua 14 Hear the faith of Caleb one of the 12 spies who 45 years earlier went and spied the Land for Moses. You know the story (Numbers 13-14), but the Israelites would not fight for it. Now 45 years earlier Caleb was 40 years old, this day he is 85 and… Continue Reading→
1 Samuel 15:34-16:13 In this passage of Samuel, the brothers of Jesse pass before Samuel. He sees the outward appearance of Eliab, the oldest of Jesse’s sons, and becomes excited at seeing his physical appearance and says, “Surely the Lord’s anointed is now before the Lord.” But the Lord corrected Samuel for seeing only… Continue Reading→
In the evening of Saturday, May 22nd, on the campus of Camp Ground UMC in Fayetteville, Justice for Our Neighbors (JFON) is hosting a festival to gather funds to support their efforts for the community. There will be live music, food trucks, and games. If you feel led to be a sponsor to help offset… Continue Reading→