Resourcing local pastors and churches in the Gateway District to help make disciples of all nations for the transformation of the world.
I am reaching out to you because we have a need for volunteers. Camp Rockfish received heavy hurricane damage this past year and in particular, our lakefront was destroyed. There is great news though! The water is now returning and we are preparing to once again be able to embrace the ministry of hospitality fully…. Continue Reading→
GATEWAY LAY SERVANT TRAINING TEAM offers Basic and Advanced courses Saturday, September 15, 2018 Hosted by Cool Springs United Methodist Church (16301 Scotch Grove Road Laurinburg, NC 28352) Check-in begins at 7:30 am and the day will end at 4:30 pm Registration is $25 and includes lunch and snacks but NOT the required texts which… Continue Reading→
If your calling is helping folks during and after a disaster – this course is for you! Basic Early Response Team training will be held on August 11, from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm at Grace UMC, 800 Smith St., Clinton NC 28328. Cost for the class is $30 / person. Lunch & snacks will be provided. Register… Continue Reading→
Methodist University is pleased to host youth from churches across the Carolinas for a fun-filled Monarch Football game day experience. Enjoy pregame activities sponsored by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, plus hear an inspirational message by Chaplain Rev. Kelli Taylor. This event is perfect for middle and high school youth. Schedule of the day’s events: 11:00 am … Continue Reading→
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→
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 Gateway District website. For a printable… Continue Reading→
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→
Basic Early Response Team training will be held on August 25, from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm at Hay Street UMC, 320 Hay St., Fayetteville NC 28301. Cost for the class is $30 / person. Lunch & snacks will be provided. Register for the class at www.nccumvim.org/erttraining
The Conference Board of Laity is offering an opportunity for lay and clergy leaders across the conference to create systems of intentional discipleship formation or improve on an existing one. The event will be led by Dr. Phil Maynard of emc3coaching.com and author of the books, “Shift: Helping Congregations Back Into the Game of Effective Ministry” and “Membership… Continue Reading→